Russian folk signs about winter. Summary of the lesson “Winter-Winter”

Winter is a stunning time of year, which combines frost that penetrates deep to the bones with rare, but so welcome winter sun. If we consider the ancient signs of winter, as a rule, people have always tried to find out what future events they should prepare for and how long to wait for the onset of spring.

Remember the date when the first snow fell,– winter will come 40 days after this day.
If there is a lot of snow in winter, which means you will have an excellent harvest of bread. Conversely, the absence of snow will indicate a poor harvest.
If there is heavy snowfall at the beginning of winter, this means that there will be heavy rains at the beginning of summer.
Snow fell before all the leaves fell- There will be severe frosts in winter.
Thunderstorm in winter portends severe cold, and the appearance of lightning indicates a storm.
If smoke comes out of the chimneys of the house in a column, you should prepare for cold weather.
In the daytime it is severely frosty, and in the evening it begins to warm up– get ready for a long cold.
Presence of a strong blizzard In winter it promises inclement weather in summer.
Cold and dry winter predicts that the summer will be dry and hot, and warm winter indicates a cold summer.
The stars are shining brightly in the sky- severe frosts are coming.
The sun is framed by a misty circle- expect a snowstorm, and if it hides behind the clouds, there will be a strong storm.
There's not a cloud in the sky– expect frosty weather.
When the month appears horizontally in the sky, expect warming, vertical cooling.
Reddish moon indicates that it will be warm all next day and snow will fall.
If the moon has sharp luminous horns, Expect heavy rain, and when it's steep, prepare for freezing temperatures.
Frost appeared on the trees- warming is coming.
When light and dry snow falls, This means the summer will be dry.
Leaves falling on wet ground promises a warm winter.
On a fine winter day you can hear the sound of the forest- It will rain soon.
Snow falls on the ground in large flakes, you should prepare for inclement, wet weather.
If it's very cold in winter, This means that spring will be warm, and on the contrary, a warm winter foreshadows a cold summer.
Heavy snowstorms in winter– spring will be rainy and summer will be sunny. Our ancestors believed that on whatever day of winter there was a snowstorm, on the same day of summer there would be a downpour.

Winter signs for birds, animals and plants

Our ancestors paid increased attention to how animals and birds behave, as well as the condition of plants. All this helped to make a certain forecast for the future.

Signs for winter holidays

A very large number of signs and beliefs are dedicated to the theme of the New Year.

So, for example, it was believed that when you meet New Year, so you will spend it. For this celebration, they definitely tried to dress in everything new, so as not to know the need for the entire next year.

The following signs are also very popular:

The appearance of a large number of stars on New Year's Eve the sky foreshadowed a good harvest.
Frost appeared at Christmas- the year will be grain-bearing.
Blizzard at Christmas indicated that bees would swarm well.
If the days are clear all Christmas week- you will reap a big harvest.
If there is a snowstorm on Epiphany, There will also be a snowstorm on Easter.
Filled ice holes for Epiphany A large spill is predicted.
Full moon for Epiphany also indicates polyhydramnios in the spring.
If snow begins to fall in large flakes on Epiphany, It is worth waiting for a fertile year, and clear days will indicate a crop failure.
If it is colder at Epiphany than at Candlemas and Christmas, this is for a good harvest.
On Tatiana's day the weather is very sunny- this means the birds will arrive early, and if there is snow, the summer will be rainy.

Signs for the months of winter

Winter signs in December

If the first snow fell heavily in December, wet and heavy, prepare for rainy weather in the summer, and if dry and light, expect a dry summer.
Presence of frequent winds in winter indicates slush in March and April.
December is warm- this means that winter will drag on for a long time, and spring will be cold and late.
Presence of heavy frost and large snowdrifts when the soil freezes well, indicates a good harvest.

Signs in January

Long and dense icicles hang on the roofs of houses- the harvest will be good.
If the weather is snowy with snowstorms and snowfalls for 30 days– a lot of rain in midsummer.
Cold January predicts that July will be dry and hot.
And the warm weather will indicate a cold March.
If at the beginning of the month you can hear a woodpecker knocking loudly,- spring will come early.
If January was very cold, next year will most likely be warm.

Signs of February

If the days are at the beginning the months are warm, spring will be early and fine.
If on the evening of February 1 there are many stars in the sky, cold weather will persist for a long period. And sunny weather portends late spring.
There is heavy fog in February- the year will be rainy.
Presence of abundant frost on trees predicts a good honey harvest.
If the snow sticks heavily to the trees, expect warming soon.
Heavy rains in February indicate a wet summer, and their absence indicates drought.
If you hear the chirping of tits in the morning, you need to prepare for frost.

Listening to these folk beliefs, you will be able to make a definite forecast of future weather and will be prepared in advance for its various surprises.

Winter- an amazing time of year. All the children are looking forward to it, to receive a long-awaited gift under the Christmas tree, to have fun sledding, skiing, skating, making snowmen, and playing snowballs. In winter, nature sleeps, gently wrapped in a blanket of snow. Winter is a girl with character: she can scare you with severe frosts, ice, cold winds or snowstorms. There is a saying about this time of year: “The sun shines, but does not warm.” There are also many folk signs of winter that help predict what summer will be like, what weather to expect in the coming days, and what natural phenomenon to prepare for.

Signs about the weather in winter

Warm winter leads to cold summer.
Dry and Cold winter- for a dry and hot summer.
Snowy winter means a long spring and rainy summer.
Heavy snowfalls at the beginning of winter - to heavy rains at the beginning of summer.
If the most severe frosts of the entire winter occur on the Epiphany holiday, then the year will be fruitful.
Many large icicles mean a good harvest of vegetables.
Thunder in winter means strong winds and frosts, lightning means a storm.
The moon with its horns up means frost.
Smoke spreads across the ground in calm weather, the moon has a slightly reddish tint - similar to snow.
If the clouds move against the wind, expect snow.
A foggy circle near the sun means a blizzard.
Fluffy frost on trees and bushes - it will be a sunny day.
If there is heavy snow at night or early in the morning with a light wind, clear, sunny weather will set in during the day.
Clouds are moving quickly - good weather.
Snow pellets are a sign of an imminent thaw.
Big snowflakes are falling - a thaw.
When it's cold, water appears on the ice - a thaw will come soon.

Winter signs about nature

If the crows croak in the whole flock - it means frost, if they sit on the ground - it means thaw, and settle down on the lower branches of trees - wait for the wind.
Crows and jackdaws are circling in the air - towards the snow.
A crow sits on the top of a tree in the morning and croaks towards the blizzard.
In winter, flies begin to fly around the room - a thaw.

Tatiana Cherdantseva

Target: expanding children’s knowledge about winter, consolidating it

characteristics,

introducing children to

Tasks:

*we continue to activate the children's vocabulary with new words and phrases

*expand children's knowledge about winter, introduce winter signs and sayings

* we teach children to understand the content, the essence embedded in signs and sayings

*encourage children to speak out and talk about the content

saying,explain what this might mean, show independence in the discussion

*we instill a love for nature, cultivate a positive attitude towards it, the desire to admire, see the beauty of living nature, describe it in our own words, without the help of an adult

*develop a friendly attitude towards our peers, help them when in difficulty

Equipment

Kit winter illustrations

Photos from winter moments

Musical background (Tchaikovsky seasons - winter)

Set for painting with paints according to the number of children

Under a quietly sounding phonogram, educate reads poems about winter

In December, in December

All the trees are in silver

Our river, like in a fairy tale,

The frost paved the way overnight,

Updated skates, sleds,

Brought a Christmas tree from the forest

(S. Marshak)

Winter has come

Has firmly come into its own

No matter how much the beautiful autumn woman resisted, her time was over

Winter is one of the 4 seasons

Its period is between autumn and spring

The main sign of winter is persistently low temperatures.

Questions for children

How many months does winter consist of?

What is there no winter without?

Name the months in order

How many weeks are there in each month

How many weeks in total (in 3 months)

The most important holiday of winter

What holidays are there in each month - name them

(children's statements as desired)

Folk calendar based on natural phenomena

Determines the beginning of winter with the appearance of the first frosts,

and ends when the snow begins to melt

Subseasons of winter

Meteorologists in our country share winter for 2 periods:

Mild and cold winter

About winter, the people piled up a lot saying, V sayings

describes natural phenomena that have been noticed over the years and

based on these notes were compiled sayings, with reflection in them of certain natural phenomena

Winter sayings

- "Winter without snow, summer without bread"

- "Winter is frosty - summer is hot"

- "A good snowball will save the harvest"

- "Winter scares summer, but it still melts"

-"Winter the snow is deep - in the summer the bread is high"

"Snowy winter, rainy summer"

There will be winter, there will be summer"

-"IN winter cold - everyone is young"

The teacher and the children discuss the content and meaning embedded in sayings

Physical education:

"The wind blows in our faces,

The tree began to sway,

The wind is quieter, quieter, quieter

The tree is getting higher and higher"

(Repeat 2-3 times)

"Snowfall, snowfall!

The garden is covered with snow,

And swamps and meadows,

And river banks,

And mountain paths

And the fields are spacious

Everything around is white

All roads are frozen

I. Vasilevsky

In winter, all nature is immersed in sweet Dreams, securely covered with a white blanket of abundant fluffy snow

Winter time

Some days, severe frost, silence, grace

In others, a snow blizzard, with howling winds

Winter signs

*in winter there is a lot of frost - in summer there is a lot of dew

*dry and cold in winter, dry and hot in summer

*if there are blizzards in winter, bad weather in summer

*snow flakes are large, there will be a thaw

*sparrows chirp together "toward the warmth"

*cat on the stove - to the cold

*cat on the floor - for warmth

*stars shine strongly in winter - to frost

Didactic game "What's good about winter?"

Children's statements

Children list everything that winter is famous for - holidays, winter activities, gifts, visits, pleasant surprises, nature trips, free games, games with friends in the yard and much more.

The teacher suggests reflecting in your drawing who liked what (choose a proverb or proverb and try to pay in the drawing so that you can understand what it’s about.

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Despite the frost and cold, winter days are always considered a fabulous and amazing period of the year. Living according to the laws of nature, people rarely think about the meaning of natural phenomena. However, received from ancestors, winter signs are surprising in the accuracy of predictions.

Folk signs about winter

Most people want to learn how to predict the future in order to make proper plans for their lives. The ancestors believed that a person born on winter days was wise, purposeful and capable of working miracles. It has long been shown how much time is left until the beginning of spring and what kind of weather the summer will bring. What winter signs have survived to this day:

severe frosts predict a fruitful year;
if the ice on the river is flat, there will be little bread;
it’s warm outside, summer will be cold and rainy;
a lot of snow, a bountiful harvest is expected;
if the clouds are low in December, severe cold is approaching;
there are many stars in the sky - the cold will intensify;
February is frosty - the cold season is short;
the less snow falls, the drier the fields will be;
in order to make a profit in the new year, on January 1, a man must be the first to enter the house;
On Christmastide there is a lot of snow, raspberries will grow well;
It’s blowing on Epiphany, Shrovetide will be cold;
the first snow fell at night, a blizzard will come soon;
a crow croaks at the top of the trees, signs foretell a blizzard;
January is warm and foggy – spring is late and cold;
the bullfinch arrived - the frost soon arrived;
severe cold in February indicates a sultry June;
what the weather is like on Assumption, this will be the case throughout December;
the moon is red on the horizon, the wind and snowstorm will rise in the morning;
the echo is heard into the distance - the frost gets stronger;
wolves howl in the cold;
before a severe cold, hares come to the house;
for Epiphany full moon– rainy spring;
a winter sign notes that while the bird cherry blossoms, there will be cold weather;
the dog is lying on the floor - a blizzard is approaching;
the cones on the spruce are closed in anticipation of bad weather;
on the eve of warm days, the air above the forest turns blue;
if smoke spreads across the ground, then a blizzard is approaching;
December 30 the weather is like in May;
February 10 is windy for a damp summer.

Miracles happen at this time, because the beginning of a new year brings happiness to every home. What winter signs are associated with this holiday:

On New Year's Eve, you cannot send guests home until they themselves want to leave, otherwise you can scare away good luck.
Breaking dishes in the midst of fun threatens problems in your personal life.
Before you start the feast, you should take a bath and wash away all the negativity of the past year.
On New Year's Eve, you have a dream that characterizes the coming year.
Throwing away leftover food after a feast can ward off wealth.

First day of winter - signs

Winter signs say:

How you spend December 1st is how you will spend the whole year.
If the day is warm, then the season will be mild.
Folk signs for the first day of winter show quality weather conditions until spring.
Crows roam the roads, it will be warm.
The mosquito woke up in the room as the thaw approached.
Dampness and warmth this month are a sign of a cold and late spring. The first snow has fallen, and in forty days the start of cold weather is expected.
Icicles have appeared, the summer will be rainy.
The sound of a woodpecker is heard, spring will come early.
The tit is chirping outside the window, frosts are expected.

Winter signs about the harvest

The most popular fruit signs:

A lot of snow and frost on Epiphany means lush growth of grass.
It's warm and snowy on New Year's Day, and the bread will produce well.
January 12 is a starry night, there will be a lot of peas.
Winter signs for the harvest suggest that on Epiphany night, place cups with different cereals outside the window, where the frost will fall, such grain will produce abundantly.
On February 15, there will be a windy fruit harvest.
A March snowstorm in the fields portends good growth for vegetables.
Grains are abundant if the snowdrifts are large.
If the wind blows from the west at Christmas, the year will be profitable.

Sign - the leaves have not fallen for the winter

Winter signs about foliage and plants:

If snow falls before the leaves fall, the frosts will be severe, but spring will come early.
A rich crop of rowan will grow if there are harsh days.
Frost forms on the trees - the cold will weaken.
Folk winter signs warn that if fallen leaves lie wrong side up, then the crops will be large.
If December is rainy and there are leaves on the trees, then there will be no snow until the Epiphany cold.

Sign - a butterfly in the house in winter

Winter signs can also tell you about a butterfly that has appeared in your home. To understand why a butterfly flies around the apartment, you need to determine the color of its coloring. Folk signs about winter say that if the moth is red, yellow or pinkish, then prosperity comes to the house. An insect of a green or bluish tint predicts the approach of interesting events and good news. Awakened guest black, brown or gray color portends trouble. He must be sent out the window as quickly as possible and under no circumstances killed.

The fly woke up in winter - signs

The awakening of insects in the cold season is an unnatural phenomenon that occurs before warming outside the window, so some winter signs are associated with it. A fly in an apartment in winter is a sign of an imminent illness in the household. In popular beliefs, there is information about the appearance of buzzing guests as messengers of death. There is a ritual action that will help protect the family from harm. Having seen the winged guest, you need to knock on the window glass and say: “Everything has its time, and trouble is away from us! Let it be so!".

Sign - ladybug at home in winter

Winter omens are also associated with ladybugs. A cute speckled bug appears in families with favorable atmosphere. Appeared ladybug in the winter in the house of a childless couple, a baby is expected to appear soon. By counting the number of spots on the back of a bug, you can find out how many happy and profitable months there will be in the coming year. Talismans with the image of a cute insect bring good luck and protect the owner from magical influences. A bug sat on an unmarried girl, expecting an imminent wedding.

Sign - pigeons bathe in a puddle in winter

Animals, insects and birds are excellent indicators of changing weather, which is why there are winter signs associated with them. Signs associated with birds in winter will tell you a lot of new and interesting things. Pigeons bathe in puddles, foreshadowing a dry summer and low rainfall in the fall. A bird on the roof is a sign of an approaching strong blizzard.

Sign - seeing a rainbow in winter

Winter signs also affected the phenomenon of rainbows. Some people believe that by finding a place where the colored rays hit the ground, it is possible to get rich. For many years, after seeing a wondrous beauty in the sky, people have been making wishes. , which indicates good. The greener it is, the faster happiness will come. Having seen such a miracle, you should not point your finger at the sky; there is a risk of bringing disaster to your loved ones. A rainbow appeared in the cold season - success and happiness for the whole year. If she suddenly disappears from sight, failure is approaching.

Sign - thunderstorm in winter

Thunderstorms in the winter cold are a very strange and inexplicable phenomenon that has been observed since ancient times, and even then winter signs associated with it at this time of year were born. Signs about winter are varied and not always clear:

A morning thunderstorm on a snowy day portends a warm, but not hot weather in July.
Having heard the heavenly roar, you need to wash your face from a silver bowl to attract health and youth.
If there is no such bowl, place silver coins in any convenient container.
It's not calm in the sky that always portends strong wind and a storm.
Elderly people believe that a thunderstorm thunders across the bare forest, predicting famine and war.

Lightning in winter signs

Lightning has long been considered a symbol of Perun. The blow of the heavenly guest was considered a punishment for sins. To prevent the house from falling under its attack, it is necessary to store a piece of burnt wood on the window. Winter weather signs associated with lightning are varied and contradictory:

If you believe superstitions, then the fire that appears from a lightning strike cannot be extinguished; the dead devil burns in it.
Lightning appeared on a snowy day, the night will be the frostiest.
Lightning in cold weather foretells heavy snowfall.
To protect against heavenly punishment, you need to get a black animal or slip blessed birch branches under the roof.

Thunder in winter omens

Since ancient times, heavenly rumblings have been considered a manifestation of God's wrath. Winter signs associated with this phenomenon indicate the following:

The sound of thunder coming from the north indicates a cold and short summer.
Natural signs of winter note that thunder in mid-February is a sign of poor haymaking.
There is ice on the river, and thunder is thundering in the sky - it’s worth stocking up on felt boots and a sheepskin coat.
Rumbling in last days November, a clear sign of a cold January.
February thunder promises a windy April.

From time immemorial, winter in Rus' has been known for its frosts, blizzards and snow drifts. The weather conditions, which made it impossible to work in the fields and gardens, forced our ancestors to shift the front of their worries towards their home. In winter, as a rule, they were engaged in household chores and crafts. Meanwhile, the winter folk calendar is by no means impoverished in its signs and superstitions.

Experience is passed on from generation to generation natural observations, forming a wide range of winter signs. Many centuries ago, our ancestors noticed that snowy winter ultimately leading to a rainy summer. If the winter is rich in frost, then the summer will be hot. There was frost at night and early in the morning - snow will not fall during the day.

December is the first month of winter, the last month of the year. People call it gloomy or jelly. If snow fell in December and remained in thick drifts, and frost formed on the trees, then next year there will be a good harvest. If the snow falls close to the fence in December, expect a bad summer, but if there is a gap, then the summer promises to be fruitful. The northern December wind promises severe frosts.

December 1- By folk calendar Roman and Plato. As Roman and Plato turned out, so will the winter. If a crow walks towards Roman on the road, there will be warming.

December 2nd- Varlaam. If clouds float toward Varlaam against the wind that is blowing snow on the ground, or the sky turns pink in the evening, it means snowfall. If the wood in the stove crackles, it means there will be frost.

December 3- Damn. For a long time, on Proclus, our ancestors had the custom of cursing all insidious evil spirits. If it snowed on Proclus, then on Elena-lenosevka (June 3) there will be heavy rain.

December 4– Introduction to the temple Holy Mother of God. If a hard winter with frost and snow comes to the Introduction, there will be a rich harvest of grain in the summer. Our ancestors noticed that if snow falls before the Introduction, it will certainly melt this winter. During the Introduction, the peasants went out for test rides on sleighs.

5th of December- according to the folk calendar, Prokopov day. Prokop came to the yard, stirred up a snowdrift, walked through the snow, and dug a path. Our great-grandfathers believed that a good sleigh path was being established from Prokop.

December 6- Yegory is cold. Yegory is the protector of livestock, the lord of gray wolves. If on this day it snows from the north and the wind blows, then on June 6 the wind will come from the north and bring rain with it.

December 7– Catherine’s Day, a holiday of maiden destiny. Katerina the Sannitsa is the patroness of brides and marriage. On this day, people rode sleighs and celebrated winter festivities. If the weather is clear on Katerina, the winter will be frosty.

December 8- according to the folk calendar, Klimentev's day. On this day, they say, winter knocks out the wedge with wedge. Any serious business on this day is allowed to begin only on an empty stomach.

9th December- St. George's day. It was believed that on St. George's Day, a bear falls asleep in its den, and wolves begin to wander through the villages. If you don’t repay the debt before St. George’s Day, then you can remain a debtor for the rest of your life. If on this day the water in the well is quiet, the winter will be warm; if it is noisy, there will be severe frosts and prickly snowstorms.

December 10- Novel. According to popular beliefs, fish hide in pits for the winter, and only one burbot goes to spawn on this day.

December 11th– Day of Saints: Stephen, Basil and Gregory. The snow that fell at night on this day will lie for a long time, and the daytime snow will quickly disappear. Blizzard on Stefan - for a fine summer.

12 December- Paramon. If it snows on this day, then the blizzards will last until Nikolai (December 19). If it is a fine morning on Paramon, then the whole month will be clear; and if there is a blizzard and snow, there will be inclement weather for a whole week. If snow has not yet fallen by Paramon, then the whole winter will be warm.

December 13th– Day of St. Andrew the First-Called. On this day, young girls pray to Andrey for good suitors.

December 14- Naum-literate. Grandfather Naum will bring you to mind! According to custom, on this day parents begin to teach their children to read and write.

December 15- Habakkuk. If the branches of the fir trees on Habakkuk bend, expect a snowstorm, and if they straighten out, the weather will be clear.

December 16- John the Silent One. Our ancestors advised John the Silent to hold his tongue and not get involved in quarrels and disputes. He who is silent on this day will be eloquent throughout the year.

December 17- Varvarin day. This day has always been famous for its frosts. People say: Baruch is coming - take care of your nose and ear! On Varvarin Day, the girls cut twigs from the cherries and put them in the water; if they bloomed at Christmas, the girl should expect to get married soon.

December 18- Savva. On this day, watch the smoke rise from the chimney. If the smoke rushes into the sky in a column, it means frosty and sunny weather; if the smoke trails, it means bad weather, and when the smoke goes along the ground in windless weather, expect a thaw or snowfall.

December 19th– Nicholas the Wonderworker (St. Nicholas the Winter). Nikola will drive the winter horse into the yard with the cold, and fatten the summer horse with grass. It's time for Nikolsky frosts. Nicholas is the patron saint of livestock breeding and agriculture, the master of all earthly waters. The people greeted him especially festively, because after God he was the first intercessor on earth. Winter Nicholas is revered as the protector of all the poor and unfortunate. On this day, the icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker enjoys special respect among believers.

December 22- according to the folk calendar, Anna. On Anna - the sun was born, day winter solstice. Whatever the weather is like in Anna, it will be like that until spring. Anna gives rise to astronomical winter.

December 25– Day of Spiridon-turn. Spiridon turns the sun to summer, and strengthens winter with frost. Peasants feed buckwheat from the right sleeve to their chickens so that they start laying eggs earlier.

December 26- Eugene. There is a popular belief that if you note the weather from this day for twelve days before Christmas, then each of them will show the weather for each of the months of the next year, respectively.

December 29th- Haggai. The prophet Haggai exposes the weather on Christmastide. If the trees were covered with frost on Haggai, then Christmastide will delight you with warmth. If there is bitter frost on this day, it will linger until Epiphany (January 19).

December 30th- according to the folk calendar, Daniel the winter guide. Frost on the trees on this day is a sign of a thaw at Christmas (January 7).

31th of December- Modest. Modest is the patron saint of cattle. This day has long been celebrated by men with meat and beer.

January

I am January - the beginning of the year, the turning point of winter. This month is known for its frosts and snowfalls. If January was cold, July will be hot and dry. If there are a lot of blizzards and snowfalls in January, then there will be a lot of rain in July. A large number of frequent and long icicles hanging from the roofs in January - the harvest will be good.

1st of January- Civil New Year. It is believed that if you overdo it on New Year's Eve in drinking, the whole year will go awry. In the old days, hearing a house cricket on this day means expecting happiness all year long. If New year's night If there are no stars and no moon, then the lentils and peas will not grow well, so in this case it is advised to sow them a little or not at all.

January 3- according to the folk calendar, Peter is half the food. The peasants' livestock had to eat half of their feed by this day.

4 January– Anastasia according to the folk calendar. Anastasia is the patron of all pregnant women. People prayed to her during childbirth.

5 January- Fedul. If the wind rises on Fedul, it means a good harvest. According to ancient beliefs, on this day our ancestors drove out evil spirits from animals and people.

6th January- Christmas Eve. You can start the holiday after the first star lights up in the evening - this means that Jesus Christ has come into the world.

Jan. 7- Nativity. Christmas is a bright and joyful holiday. On the night of January 6-7, in the old days, carolers - people in wonderful costumes and masks - began to walk from house to house, sing songs and dance. A dark and gloomy night - there will be dairy cows, a bright and starry night - there will be chickens. There is also a superstition at Christmas: don’t wear a clean shirt, otherwise there will be a crop failure. From Christmas to Epiphany (January 19), holy evenings continue - Christmastide. Young people play cards, tell fortunes and have fun. In the old days, it was not recommended to work on Christmastide, especially sewing, otherwise sick children would be born.

January 8- Baba's porridge. On this day, our ancestors celebrated the holiday of porridge and visited their grandmother-midwife. Those she received treated her to porridge. Crows and jackdaws scream continuously - to the blizzard and snowfall. If a tit squeaks in the morning, frost will strike at night.

January 9- Stefan. On this day, aspen stakes were placed in all corners of the yard so that witches could not approach the house.

January 11- according to the folk calendar, a terrible day. On this day, children are asked riddles and told bedtime stories. The Last Day has long been considered very successful for fortune telling.

January 12- Anisya. On this day, geese and pigs were slaughtered for Vasilyev's Day (January 14). It was believed that evil spirits were awakening on Anisya, and one must be protected from it.

13th of January- Malanya. Vasiliev evening. A generous evening. If Vasily’s night is starry, it will produce a lot of berries in the summer. Our ancestors believed that on the night of Vasily, witches steal the month. Girls usually wonder about their marriage this evening.

January 14- Vasiliev's day. Snow fell on Vasily's Day - a sign of a good harvest. According to custom, on Vasily’s Day, cookies were baked in the shape of domestic animals and birds.

January 15– according to the folk calendar, Sylvester. Chicken holiday. Peasants fumigate their chicken coops and clean them. On this day, according to legend, the house chickens are offended, to prevent this from happening, an old torn bast shoe is usually thrown over the roost. If a chicken stands on one leg on Sylvester, it means cold weather.

January 16- Proud. You can’t brag about Gordey, otherwise he’ll take everything away. Pride was considered a mortal sin. It was believed that only a healer on Gordey could cure a madman.

January 17- Feoktistov day. On this day, holy water is sprinkled in the house, and women mix chalk or flour with it and draw crosses on the doors so that the evil spirits weaken. If the sky is clear and the full moon is shining on Theoktista, there will be a strong flood.

January 18- Epiphany evening. On this day they cook kutya, and at midnight on Epiphany, according to tradition, they went to the river to get water. There is a belief that at this hour the water sways, even the bowl of water moves itself. If it snows in the morning on this day, the buckwheat will produce early, and if it snows in the evening, it will produce late. There is also a belief that if you throw fresh snow into a well on this day, the water in it will not spoil or dry up all year.

January 19- Epiphany. Epiphany frosts. Good and clear weather on Epiphany predicts drought in the summer, snowy and cloudy weather predicts a bountiful harvest.

January 20th- John the Baptist. On John the Baptist, bread and salt were taken out of the house, which had been stored since Christmas and fed to domestic animals. If the fog rises above the water on this day, there will be a lot of bread.

January 21- Emelyans-winters. It was believed that Emelyan was pointing to summer. If the south wind blows, there will be a summer with thunderstorms, and if the east wind blows, there will be heavy hail.

January 22- Peter and Philip. If you believe folk superstitions, the sunny weather of this day promises a different harvest in the summer.

January 23- according to the folk calendar, it is the Day of Gregory the Summer Guide. Frost will lie on the stacks - for a rainy summer.

January 24- Fedosei the Spring. It has long been believed that the heat on Fedoseya means early spring. If it is frosty on this day, you will sow the fields late.

The 25th of January- Tatyana's Day. If the sun came out on Tatiana’s day, the birds would arrive early; if it snows, it means a wet summer.

January 26- Yermilov day. If a cat rolls on the floor, it means warmth; if curled up into a ball - to frost; if it scrapes the floor with its claws, it means a blizzard.

January 27- Nina's day. For a long time it was believed that people born on this day have a special gift of healing others.

January 29- Peter-veriga. On this day, the peasants checked the amount of remaining feed.

January 30- according to the folk calendar, Anton the Winterman. Anton the winter-winter will warm you up, reassure you, and then deceive you - with a biting frost he will cover the whole earth.

January 31- Afanasy and Kirill. Severe Afanasyevsky frosts. If there is a snowstorm and a blizzard on Afanasy, spring will be late. If the sun comes out at noon, spring will come earlier.

February

February is the last month of winter. People call it Bokogra. February is full of snowstorms and severe frosts. Rainy February means a rainy spring and summer, a rainy February means drought. If February was dry and cold, then August will be hot.

1st of February- according to the folk calendar, Macarius Day. Sunny weather on this day promises the early arrival of spring.

February 3rd- Maxim the Confessor. It has long been believed that the weather of this particular day determines the fate of the harvest. If the moon rises because of a cloud, there will be a lot of life in the bins, and if the sky is clear, the grain will not produce well. A clear dawn predicts the onset of cold weather.

February 4- Timofey the half-winterer. The severe frosts that occur on this day are popularly called Timofeevsky. If the window frames sweat on Timofey, there will be warming.

February 5th- Clement. Traditional day of household chores. If a tit screams in the morning, it means frost.
February 6- according to the folk calendar, Aksinya the Half-Bread Day. If the weather is good in Aksinya, then spring will be the same. On this day, people wondered about the prices of the new harvest.
February 7- Gregory the Theologian. As Gregory the Theologian is, so will the next winter be.

February 9th- John Chrysostom. If the clouds are floating low on John, expect quick cold weather, and if they move against the wind, expect snowfall.

February 10- Ephraim's day. Our ancestors believe that on the night of Ephraim the brownie has fun in the courtyards, so they put porridge on the porch for him.

11 February- Lavrenty. According to old beliefs, this is an ill-fated day. On this day, witches trample the fields. Therefore, it was advised to stick thistles in the corners of the field to scare them away.

February 13– according to the folk calendar, Vasily is warm. If the sun is in circles on this day, then there will be a rich harvest.

The 14th of February- Trifonov day. On this day, our ancestors conjured mice so that they would not misbehave and would not carry away stacks of bread.

February, 15- Meeting. A snowstorm on this day indicates a late and cold spring. Just as water drips from the roofs on Candlemas, so honey will drip from the hives. A calm and clear day predicts a good harvest and a lot of honey.

February 16- Simeon the God-Receiver. Our ancestors believed that on the night of Simeon the brownie rode horses.

February 17- St. Nicholas Day. There are often frosts and snowfalls on St. Nicholas.

18th of Febuary- according to the calendar, Day of Agafya the Cowmaid. It has long been believed that it was on this day that cow death walked through the villages and villages, and Mother Agafya protected the cows from it.

February 19– Day of Vukol the Calf Raider. The spring calving season began on Vukola. If a dog lies down on Vukola in the snow, it means that warmth will come soon.

February 21– Zachary the sickle-seer. From this day on, according to old fishermen, the fish stop biting. The frostier the last days of February, the warmer it will be in March.

February 22- according to the folk calendar, Nikephoros-Pankrates. Our ancestors wove bast shoes for Nikifor.

February 23– Day of Prokhor and Harlampy. An ancient holiday of working cattle. On Prokhor, they took special care of the livestock; they blessed the water and sprinkled it on the animals.

24 February- Vlasiev day. Winter is coming to an end. If there is a thaw in Vlas, then the frosts will not return.

February 26- Stepan. It has long been believed that if you call out to the stars on this day, you can improve your vision.

28th of February– Day of Onesim the Shepherd. Flood on Onesimus predicts good haymaking. On the night of Onesimus, the shepherds call out to the stars so that the sheep will reproduce well.

February 29- according to the Kasyan folk calendar. Drops only on leap year. People believed that people born on this day would not be happy in life. According to legends, Kasyan gets very angry when people get up before the sun on this day and leave the house to go outside.

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