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Folk calendar. Why you can’t jump on the Feodosia Kolosyatnitsa, June 11 Posting in CHAT: Russia On June 11, the Orthodox Church remembers the Venerable Theotokos Theodosius of Constantinople. This day was popularly called Feodosia. On June 11, the rye begins to spike, and the first boletuses, called spike boletus, appear. There are many signs and sayings associated with this event. By the color of the rye, our ancestors guessed the price of bread: if it starts to bloom from below, the price will be low, if from the middle - medium, and if from above - high on that day people. different signs united. For example, when rye was in bloom, it was forbidden to whitewash canvases. Children were forbidden to jump on boards - the simplest type of swing. They said that the ground at this time is “heavy” and if you jump on it, it will harm the flies in the hive - there will be heavy rain soon, the summer will be mild: Andrey, Ivan, Bogdan, Fedot, Maria, Faina. Source link Source link
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Folk calendar. How to appease deceased relatives February 8 • Russia today Posting in CHAT: Russia On February 8, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of St. Theodore the Studite. During his life, the elder performed a large number of miracles. People who turned to him for help could get rid of fire, wild animals and even serious diseases. On this day, ancestors predicted the weather thanks to peas. They put dry peas in a dish and rolled them out. If you hear the sound while driving, severe frosts will set in. If there is a dull rumble, then you should expect quiet snowfalls. Those born on February 8 cooked pea porridge to gain strength. People also believed that on this day the dead walked the earth, missing their loved ones. To appease the unfortunate souls, it was necessary to sprinkle ashes on the grave and say: “Do not enter the courtyard, orphan souls!” But go to the west side, there you will have eternal joy.” Signs of the weather: If the weather is clear and there is no wind, spring will come early and will be quite warm; The tits behave restlessly in the morning - winter plans are dragging on; There is a clear sunset in the sky - frost will soon come. Name days are celebrated by: Arkady, Arseny, Gabriel, David, Ivan, Hilarion, Joseph, Clement, Maria, Peter, Semyon, Fyodor, Philip. Source link Source link