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Among the traditions that have grown up around Radonitsa, the following are noteworthy:
* Foods traditionally eaten at Radonitsa are: funeral [[kutia]], painted eggs, [[kulich]]i, pancakes, [[w:dracheni|dracheni]], honey [[w:prianiki|prianiki]], and cookies.
* Radonitsa begins the [[marriage]] season. Since weddings are forbidden during the [[Great Lent|Great Lenten Fast]] (because that time should be devoted to [[penance ]] and self-examination, rather than merrymaking), as well as during Bright Week (because at that time we commemorate nothing else except the Resurrection), with Radonitsa comes the time for weddings.
* Men and women traditionally give gifts to their in-laws (more kindly known as "God-given" family members), at Radonitsa, so that joy may be in every house.
