October 28 was supposed to be processing flax. But it was not worth sewing and washing - it promised misfortune.
People noticed the weather and said that winter was gradually coming. IN Orthodox Church On October 28, the memory of Saint Euthymius of Thessalonica was revered, who, according to historical information, lived around the 9th century in Palestine. At birth he received the name Nikita and was born into a Christian family. Nikita married early, but at the age of 18 he decided to devote himself to God, which he did by taking monastic vows in a monastery on Mount Olympus. After some time, Euthymius, who received given name after tonsure, he went to Athos, where he lived there with the hermit Joseph, with whom he competed in mortification. Subsequently, the news of his asceticism began to spread more and more. It is not surprising that pilgrims subsequently began to come to Euthymius. After his comrade Joseph died, Euthymius founded a small monastic community near Thessaloniki, restoring the ruins where the monastery of St. Andrew had previously stood.
People said that on October 28, along with winter, evil spirits also become active. So, for example, a kikimora can sit down at a spinning wheel and ruin the work. If this happens, you should make the sign of the cross over the evil spirits and pray to Euthymius. The peasants remembered this and did not stop their work: they prepared yarn, ruffled flax, removed the last hives in omshaniks, etc. Kikimoras, according to beliefs, were the souls of children who died or were kidnapped by evil spirits. They do not go outside because they are afraid that they will be blown away by the wind. A kikimora may look like an old woman or a small woman. The peasants believed that if they caught a kikimora and cut a cross on its head, it would become human again. But staying in the previous form will still leave its mark even in this case - the person will either be ugly or weak-minded.
Before the wedding, brides usually spun the thread backhand from themselves, which guaranteed protection from evil forces. It was believed that the thread spun on this day was an excellent remedy for various ailments.
Folk signs for October 28
- If a person was born on October 28, then his talisman is the Amazonite stone. Such people are usually full of energy and have excellent organizational skills.
- In the evening, large circles are observed around the moon, but the sky itself remains clear - frost will hit very soon. Reddish and blurry circles, according to signs, portend snow and wind
- Mosquitoes have appeared - the winter will be warm
- A cloud is visible above the rising sun - a sign that bad weather will set in in the coming days
October 28, 2017 - Saturday, day 301 of 2017 according to the Gregorian calendar. October 28 corresponds to October 15 of the Julian calendar (old style).
Holidays October 28, 2017 in Russia
- All-Russian Gymnastics Day. On the last Saturday of October, Russian athletes celebrate Gymnastics Day, established in 1999. The initiative to introduce this date into the calendar was made by the Russian Federation of Artistic and Rhythmic Gymnastics.
- Day of the creation of army aviation. The Day of the Creation of Russian Army Aviation is celebrated annually on October 28. This date was chosen for the holiday in honor of the anniversary of the creation of army aviation in Russia: on October 28, 1948, the first aviation squadron equipped with helicopters was formed. This squadron marked the beginning of a separate branch of the USSR Armed Forces.
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Holidays on October 28, 2017 in Ukraine
- Day of liberation from fascist invaders. On October 28, Ukraine celebrates a significant date in its history - Day of Liberation from Fascist Invaders (Ukrainian: “Day of Liberation of Ukraine from Fascist Zagarbniki”) - a national holiday dedicated to the expulsion of troops Nazi Germany from the territory of Ukraine by Red Army troops in 1944.
World and international holidays October 28, 2017
- International Animation Day. International Animation Day, which is celebrated annually on October 28, was established on the initiative of the French branch International Association Animated Film (The International Animated Film Association, ASIFA) in 2002 in honor of the 110th anniversary of the public presentation of the first animation technology. On this significant day - October 28, 1892 - in Paris, the artist and inventor Emile Reynaud invited spectators to a new, never-before-seen spectacle - the “optical theater” (theatre optique). The talented inventor for the first time publicly demonstrated his praxinoscope apparatus, which showed moving pictures. Now we would call this event the birth of the prototype of modern cartoons, and it is this date that is now considered the beginning of the era of animated films.
Orthodox holidays October 28, 2017
The following memorial dates have been established:
- Dimitrievskaya parent's Saturday;
- Memorial Day of St. Euthymius the New, Thessalonica, hierodeacon;
- Memorial Day of the Venerable Martyr Lucian of Antioch, presbyter;
- Memorial Day of St. Athanasius (Sakharov), confessor, Bishop of Kovrov;
- Memorial Day of St. John, Bishop of Suzdal;
- Memorial Day of the Hieromartyr Lucian of Pechersk, in the Far Caves, presbyter;
- Memorial Day of the Martyr Sarvil and the Martyr Vevey;
- Memorial Day of St. Savin of Catania (Sicily), Bishop;
- Memorial Day of Hieromartyr Simeon Konyukhov, presbyter;
- Memorial Day of Hieromartyr Dimitry Kasatkin, presbyter;
- “Spreader of the Loaves” - icon of the Mother of God.
National holidays October 28, 2017
- Efimy Osenniy. The national holiday "Efimy Autumn" is celebrated on October 28 (Old Style - October 15). IN church calendar This is the date of memory of St. Euthymius of Thessalonica. Other names of the holiday: “Lenyanitsy”, “Luki”, “Efim”, “Efim the beekeeper”. Nikita (this name was given to the future saint at birth) was born into a Christian family, at the insistence of his parents he married early, but already at the age of 18, leaving his wife and daughter, he took monastic vows in a monastery on Mount Olympus. After some time, Euthymius became a schema-monk, went to Athos and settled there with the hermit Joseph, with whom he competed in mortification. After the death of his comrade, Euthymius founded a monastic community near Thessaloniki, restoring the ruins of the ancient monastery of St. Andrew. They said about this day in Rus': “Efimy closes the roots of grass and trees with the ground with the cold, covers every insect in the withered grass, brings sleep to nature.” It was a correct observation: winter was approaching, and all plants and animals were preparing for its arrival. Winter was gaining strength, and with it, unclean spirits became more active, for example, kikimora, which did not dare to harm people in the summer. According to legend, with Efimiya she began to interfere with women and girls in any endeavor: she tangled yarn, tore fabric, and broke pots. They said that you can see a kikimora only in one situation - if it sits down at the weaving mill to ruin the weaver’s work. In this case, it was necessary to make the sign of the cross over the evil spirits and ask Efimy for help. However, the kikimora could be completely kicked out of the house only with the arrival of spring, after performing a certain ritual. Despite the tricks of the undead, the peasant women continued to do household chores. First of all, flax was crushed and ruffled and yarn was prepared. The girls took on this work with all care and diligence. The quality of the raw materials will be the same as the final result of the work, that is, the linen that comes off the loom. On this day, they held a show: they took frayed flax out into the street and looked at who had it thinner and softer. The men felted felt boots for the winter, repaired agricultural implements, repaired sleighs, and in warm areas they removed the last hives from the omshaniks. Therefore, another name for this day is Efimy the beekeeper.
Holidays on October 28, 2017 in countries around the world
- Holiday in the Czech Republic October 28, 2017 - Independence Day. October 28 is celebrated annually as Independence Day of the Czech Republic. This Public Holiday dedicated to the anniversary of the formation of the independent Czechoslovak Republic in 1918. Then the Czech Republic, as part of Czechoslovakia, gained independence from Austria-Hungary, and subsequently the independence of the Czech Republic itself was proclaimed in 1993.
- Holiday in Greece and Cyprus October 28, 2017 - Okha Day. In Greece and Cyprus, Okha Day is celebrated annually on October 28th. This holiday is of national significance and is dedicated to the anniversary of an important event in the history of Greece. On October 28, 1940, Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas rejected an ultimatum from Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, in which the latter proposed that Greece surrender without a fight. Metaskas’ refusal was accompanied by a categorical cry of “No!”, which in Greek sounds like “Ohi.” Therefore, the holiday dedicated to this event was called Okha Day. Okha Day was first celebrated in Greece during the Second World War, and later the holiday acquired the status of a state holiday.
- Holiday in China October 28, 2017 - Chongyang Festival (Double Nine Festival). In China, as well as in many other countries that use traditional Chinese lunar calendar, celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, the Chongyang Festival, also known as the Double Nine Festival. This holiday has ancient roots and traditions. According to Chinese beliefs, the number "9" symbolizes yang, and double nine (the ninth day of the ninth month) has very strong yang energy. Such a day is potentially dangerous for people, so in order to prevent possible troubles, several important rituals should be performed on this day. Thus, during the Chongyang Festival, it is necessary to climb a high mountain, drink some chrysanthemum wine or chrysanthemum tea, and wear dogwood branches. And on this day a special five-layer cake should be served, decorated with a flag, which symbolizes the dogwood.
From thoughts for every day, collected by Leo Tolstoy
Just as the first rule of wisdom is to know oneself, although this is most difficult, so the first rule of mercy is to be content with oneself, although this is also difficult; and only such a contented and peaceful person will appear girded and strong to show mercy to others. (John Ruskin)
Common name: Efim, Efim the pious, Efim autumn, bee-grower, flaxseeds.
Traditions for October 28
In the popular imagination, Efimy closes the roots of grass and trees with the ground with cold, covers every insect in the withered grass, and brings sleep to nature. Winter is starting to get stronger.
From this day on, the kikimora, expelled in the summer, returns to the houses and begins to disturb the girls and women. This creature is invisible, she spins in the hut, sitting on a golbt - a small outbuilding near the Russian stove, the roof of which is often used as a couch, and inside there is a staircase leading to the underground.
Kikimora is usually represented as a small creature - a tiny woman, girl or old woman. It is believed that she does not appear on the street for fear of being blown away by the wind.
These creatures became those who died or were kidnapped evil spirits children, newborns who died in their sleep, or infants who were accidentally crushed (fell asleep) in their mother’s sleep.
If you catch a kikimora and cut a cross on its head, then this creature can become human again, but as a memory of being in the guise of a spirit, it will have an ugly appearance or dementia.
Before trouble, she weaves lace underground and makes herself known with the loud sound of bobbins. Sometimes she can “stick to the mistress,” but more often she confuses, procrastinates, tears and burns the yarn that was left without being crossed or blessed. Seeing her is unfortunately a sign of changes in the house. The kikimora most often spins during the holidays, and then the whistle is heard throughout the hut; it was believed that she spins in reverse, that is, she twists the thread not towards herself, but away from herself. Such threads were considered the strongest amulet. On the eve of the wedding, the bride, backhandedly, from herself, spun a harsh thread - a talisman against sorcerers. Such a thread, spun before light on Maundy Thursday, was a remedy for all illnesses: it was used to bandage an arm, leg or head, and the pain subsided.
Signs for October 28
The flax is dried, crumpled, torn, towed - all week long.
They started to ruffle the flax, so they couldn’t stand over it.
Bees are being removed from Yefim.
The sky in the evening is clear, but large circles are visible near the moon - there will be frost, and if these circles are reddish and blurry, snowfall and wind are possible.
If the sun rises and there is a cloud above it, don’t expect good weather.
If mosquitoes appear in late autumn, the winter will be mild.
Good weather will persist if the sky is a clear, pure blue color.
The name of the day is Athanasius. Characteristics of a person named Afanasy
This Greek name means "immortal". This man is a born explorer.
This is evident from the very early childhood: with an expression of sly simplicity, he, not yet able to walk, will turn out all the drawers, examine all the shelves and cabinets. In adult life can be content with traveling and going to bars and cafes, retelling stories from old newspapers and magazines to friends.
It's good for him to work in tourism business. Men with this name are non-conflict and kind; they can be compared to Vladimir. Outwardly, Afanasy is very pleasant, modest and often indecisive. He moves up the career ladder slowly.
Afanasy, born in October, is sociable, he will take on some of the household chores without coercion, and loves animals. He is merciful and will always selflessly help people.
What is important to do today? Signs for every day of October will help you! This is important to know - they will help you avoid troubles and misfortunes in the future, as well as properly prepare for winter.
First autumn month came to an end, and with it the Indian summer ended. In October, as usual, cold rains, falling leaves and the first reminders of the onset of winter await us. At this time, there is a sharp change in weather conditions, and many signs are a kind of forecast for the coming months. Signs for October will help you find out what changes await you in the near future and whether it is worth taking out warm clothes from your wardrobe, or whether autumn will still delight us with warmth.
Signs for every day
In October, every day is associated with certain signs. The experts of the site dailyhoro.ru have prepared the most important and useful of them for you.
October 1st. If you see a flock of cranes flying away on this day, it means that the first snow will fall on Pokrov (October 14).
2 October. On this day the hives were collected. The bee harvest began - the period from October 2 to October 10, when it is customary to collect honey. Anyone who eats a spoonful of honey on an empty stomach during these days will be happy all year. For girls, this day could be a harbinger of a wedding. If you look into your lover’s eyes on October 2, he will soon fall madly in love with you.
October 3. If today the wind blows from the north it means cold weather, from the south it means clear and warm weather, from the west it means rain, from the east it means dry weather.
The 4th of October. It was believed that if the weather was clear but cold on this day, it meant that there would be severe frosts in winter.
October 6. This day was considered the most suitable for fortune telling with money. To do this, take water from a river or lake into a glass and leave it on the windowsill with the window open. If something falls into a glass overnight, next year awaits you financial well-being, if not, get ready for difficulties with money.
October 9. If snow falls on wet ground on this day, it will lie for a long time; if it falls on dry ground, it will melt quickly.
October 10. If there are few cones on the spruce and pine trees at this time, there will be severe frosts in winter.
If on this day warm weather, which means autumn will be warm and dry.
October 1st. Among the people - Kharitonov Day. It was believed that on October 11, evil spirits were walking through the streets, and many did not go outside to avoid damage, the evil eye or misfortunes.
October 12- Day of Theophan the Merciful. It was believed that on this day Feofan blocked the sun from frost. If the weather is warm on this day, it means there will be no cold weather.
October 14- Pokrov day, religious holiday dedicated to the appearance of the Virgin Mary. It was believed that the first frosts began on this day. People were harvesting crops and finally completing agricultural work. If it snowed that day, they prepared for cold and snowy winter, and clear weather foreshadowed a warm winter.
October 15. People believed that on this day demons go for a walk. Therefore, people went to church in the morning, prayed and asked to take away troubles and misfortunes from them. However, those born on this day were promised happiness and good luck for life.
October 16. On this day, people with an evil eye were avoided: it was believed that if damage was caused on October 16, it would be very difficult to remove it later.
17 October. In Rus', a sharp cold snap was always expected on this day. If it was warm on October 17, it means there will be no frost in winter.
October 18. If you see a lot of crows or jackdaws on this day, cold winter will soon come.
October 19. On this day, the quantity and quality of the harvest was assessed. If there is a lot produced over the summer, the next year will pass comfortably. If the harvest is poor and rotten, financial difficulties are expected next year.
The 20th of October. If snow falls on fallen tree leaves today, it will soon melt. If the weather is clear, you will have to wait a long time for winter.
October 21. On this day it is good to buy winter clothes. It was believed that purchased warm clothes would last a long time.
22 of October- Yakov Day or Day of the first porridge. People expected the first snow on October 22 and associated it with cereals. If it snowed, they said that “Yakov sent grain.” Anyone who serves porridge on the table on this day will live in abundance throughout the next year.
October 23. If by this day there are still fruits on the rowan tree, there will soon be a lot of rain.
October 24. If by this day the ice on the river is already strong, then you can walk on it, and the whole year will pass in prosperity.
the 25th of October. The starry sky today portends a rich harvest for next year. Bright stars indicate the coming cold, dim stars indicate warmth.
October 26. If on this day you see a cat licking itself, it means that severe cold and snowfall are approaching.
27th October. The day was considered women's day. Young girls and women were forbidden to do household chores, and those who neglected this sign could attract misfortune to themselves and their home. If labor begins on this day, it will pass quickly and painlessly.
28 of October. The most favorable day for cleaning. It was believed that today, along with the garbage, all troubles and misfortunes are swept out of the house.
29th of October. If you get caught in the rain on this day, illness will bypass you all year.
October 31. The last day of the month was considered the last day for leaf fall. If the leaves have not yet fallen by this day, the winter will be long and cold.
It was not for nothing that our ancestors attached great importance to signs. After all, thanks to them, they learned what awaited them in the future and could prepare themselves for unforeseen circumstances. Many signs have reached us. If you follow them, you can attract happiness and good luck and avoid troubles and misfortunes.
Day of Saints Pelageya and Taisia.
Venerable Tryphon, Archimandrite of Vyatka, wonderworker.
Tryphon and Palagea. Broadswords-Zyabushki (Pelageya, chilliness, chills, chills, Taisiya, mending).
From this day on, it was customary in the villages to cut down repairs (new arable land was laid out in the forest). To do this, they determined a new place for the fire and began to cut down the forest. And having cut down the forest, they “began” to transport firewood and timber (whole tree trunks) for the construction of new houses in the village. It's getting colder from Tryphon and Pelageya. This day was also called pochinki because for the first time they put on winter clothes: a fur coat, felt boots and mittens. This is where the sayings came from: “Trifon is mending his fur coat, Pelageya is sewing sheep’s mittens”, “Prepare your fur coat - winter will come”, “Cold and need - there are no worse ones.”
Pelageya is a woman’s idea: women gather for get-togethers.
Day of Righteous Abraham, the forefather, and his nephew Lot (2000 BC). According to church traditions, Abraham is considered the forefather Jewish people. After the construction of the Tower of Babel and the confusion of languages, he is the only one who remained faithful to God. Together with his wife Sarah and nephew Lot, he retired to the Canaanite desert (on the shore Mediterranean Sea), where he died at the age of 175.
Day of Jacob (Jacob, Yakov the cold, wood sawyer, wood sawyer). On October 22, everyone began to cut down forests and prepare firewood for construction. It gets dark early at the end of October, so the peasants tried to finish their work before sunset - they were afraid to meet the boletus mushroom. Borovik was the spirit of the forest and grove. He appeared in the form of a huge bear without a tail and was very aggressive. Of course, it mainly fed on animals, but it could also attack humans. The boletus was subordinate to the boletus - little people who were considered the owners of mushrooms (milk mushrooms, saffron milk caps). They lived under mushroom caps and ate them.
White snow on Jacob is a blessing. The first snow falls on Yakov - forty days until winter. Prepare warm clothes - winter is coming. From Jacob the Cold the cold flaps its wings. Not the snow that blows, but the one that comes from above. Yakov spills white grain on the ground, cools the paths, and shortens the day. Snow falls on thawed ground - it will be difficult for people to live (the harvest will be bad next year), but on frozen ground it will be easier. It was flowing and frozen, icicles were hanging from the roofs - autumn would last a long time. After the autumn icy conditions, expect rain. Until the larch needles fall off, there will be no snow, and if it does fall, it will melt anyway. Until the leaves fall from the cherry trees, no matter how much snow falls, winter will not come, the thaw will drive it away. If there are a lot of clothes on the bulbs, the winter will be cold. The first and last cold spells are dangerous. The first snow does not promise a quick winter.
Day of the Martyrs Eulampius and Eulampia.
Lampei (day of Evlampius, Evlampius, Evlampius the lamp).
The days are getting shorter and shorter, so people said that Evlampius splits a torch, lights a lamp, illuminates the darkness. And fire in the popular imagination, along with water, earth and air, is one of the main elements, ruling the world. Fire helps in business, but if it gets angry, it can burn down the house. Therefore, people always approached the fire with respect, trying to appease. At night they “put him to bed”, extinguished him, affectionately wishing him good night. It was impossible to spit in the fire. Such an act was considered a great sin, for which fire would certainly punish. On this day, it is customary to remember everyone who set an example for people with their holy lives.
The pre-winter period begins (from October 23 to November 27). If the horns of the month are at midnight (to the north) - it will be a severe winter, the snow will fall dry; if at noon (to the south) - don’t expect winter to come soon, there will be mud and slush until November 4th. The weather is predicted for the month of Eulampia: its horns will indicate where the winds will come from. Early freeze-up is possible large rivers. Last days cumulus clouds.
When the first frost hits, healers go to collect rue, an herb that has enormous witchcraft powers. They store it under the eaves (hang it from the ceiling). This herb protects all children living in the house.
Day of the Apostle Philip, one of the seven deacons.
Philip's day (Philip, Philip's gimmick). Autumn for peasants was a time of extinction, the dying of nature. It was believed that at this time God sealed the earth, which "fell asleep" or "died" until the next spring. The cattle were no longer driven out to pasture, but were locked in a warm stable. And all field work (mowing, harvesting) was completed by the beginning of October. The roads are bad - it’s impossible to pass, it’s impossible to pass, the weather is such that a kind owner would not let his dog out into the yard. It was time for homework: spinning, weaving, sewing clothes and shoes, weaving bast shoes. The cheerful street festivities were ending, and the time for winter gatherings began. That’s why the saying appeared: “Philip himself stuck to the stove.” In Rus', a thin gold or silver thread for gold embroidery work was called a canitel. It takes a long time to make a gimmick: first you need to stretch it, then flatten it and twist it. This is where the figurative meaning of the word “gimp” comes from – to delay, to procrastinate.
The fog descends - towards a thaw. The wind blew from the north - leading to great cold. The moon on Philip in a dim haze means bad weather (snowfall). Dry leaves rustling on the trees mean snowfall. Chickens roost early - you have to wait for frost; the higher they sit, the stronger the cold will be. Poultry hides its head under its wing - to the cold. A clear moon is a harbinger of frost. Late leaf fall means a harsh and long winter. If snow falls on Philip damp earth and does not melt, then in the spring there will be good earnings. If there is ice on the river, you need to walk on it: there will be a lot of money.
Martyrs Provos, Tarakh and Andronikos.
Prov, Andron, Andron the Stargazer. According to legends, Saint Andron sweeps the sky with a broom, cleanses the stars and the moon. People said: “Andron can reach the sky with his pole, scoop up stars with a scoop,” “Andron with an andron (pole) and a broom goes out into the field at night.” To him prayed so that the star of life would not set. Since ancient times, it was believed that the stars influence human destinies and earthly events. There was a belief that there are exactly as many stars in the sky as there are people on earth. A person is born - a star lights up (the Lord lights a candle), dies - it goes out, falls to the ground. If a person’s star is strong and bright, then he easily overcomes all adversity and becomes the darling of fate. If, on the contrary, she is weak and dull, then such a person is constantly tormented by adversity and illness. The symbol of a shooting star was closely associated in the popular consciousness with death, hence the fear of comets, which were considered harbingers of future misfortunes. And a strong meteor shower, which sometimes happens in August, could be interpreted as a harbinger of the death of an entire state. Also, the fall of a star was interpreted as a sign of future epidemics, famine, and war. They used the stars to guess the fate of a person, determine the damage caused to him, the time of the beginning of field work, etc.
When they see the martyr Prov, they look at the stars and wonder about the weather: there are many bright stars - frost is just around the corner, and dim stars - for long rains. Stars with a blue tint and twinkle strongly indicate snow. If Prov stars poured into the sky (clear sky and many stars on October 25), pick peas in the summer. When distant objects appear close, which happens when the air is clear, it may rain or snow. The wind is weak or slightly gusty and does not change its direction - cloudy weather will remain for a long time. The south wind promises warmth, the north wind promises cold, which will come after the low clouds.
On this day you cannot: Wash, bleach, beat out feather beds, put out kvass, buy church candles for the house, quarrel with people, kick animals and tell fortunes on cards. Whoever laughs loudly will incur terrible torment for himself. Whoever was born on this day will suffer a lot of grief. Don’t offend anyone on Provo - you won’t be happy at all. On this day, when someone knocks on the door, they don’t ask: “Who’s there?”, so that torment and misfortune do not come to the house. On Prov, they tie a rope on the gate (door handle), saying: “As you, Prov, came, so go away, and you, torment, do not come into this fence. In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen."
Day of the Martyr Carp, Bishop of Thyatria.
Great Martyrs Chryses (Zlata).
Carp, Zlata, Zlata-onuchnitsa. In the old days they believed that on this day the saints would bring health and increase the fertility of the earth. Zlata was revered among the people as a skilled seamstress who helps sew onuchi (foot wraps for boots or bast shoes, similar to foot wraps). It was believed that it was to Zlata that one should turn to prayer in order to correctly cut out the onuchi and then wear them for a long time. They asked Saint Carp for deliverance from various misfortunes, for consolation in troubles, for increasing the fertility of the earth. This day was also called bathhouse routine - they put this very important building in order, changed rotten boards and benches, cleaned water containers, the stove, etc. There lived a spirit, the owner of the bathhouse, who was called the bathhouse, apostle, grandfather, shepherd, zhikharka , bump, anchugka. Bath day. On this day it was accepted take a steam bath, drive illnesses out of sick people, infuse medicinal herbs in milk and drink this decoction. Infusions of medicinal herbs were left on the shelf of the heated bathhouse so that they would rot there. On this day, the sick were driven away from epilepsy. Those born on this day should wear emerald.
Avid hunters can't wait until the end of October to go hunting.
They use the stars to tell fortunes about the weather and the harvest: bright stars mean frost, dim stars mean thaw. Strong twinkling of stars (mainly in blue shades) - to snow. A rooster crows without time in the evening - signifies a change in the weather. The roosters crowed early in the morning - it will get warmer.
Day of the Martyrs Nazarius, Gelvasiya, Protasia, Kelsia.
Hieromartyr Silvanus, Bishop of Gaza.
Venerable Paraskeva of Serbia
Praskovya Gryaznikha Day(Paraskeva-Friday, gryaznikha, gryaznikha, gryaznukha, powder, flax, spinner, Nazar, Protas)
The holiday of flax, spinners and weavers was celebrated on this day, because Saint Paraskeva was their patroness. Women October 27 put on their best linen dresses and went out into the street to show off their skills. And in the evenings they baked pies: with cabbage, fish, berries or honey. When the cake was taken out of the oven, it was brushed with cow butter and covered with a towel. Then they took off this towel and told fortunes using the circle left by the oil on the fabric. A broken or thin circle line foreshadowed illness, misfortune and even death. Paraskeva Friday - Participant in the Passion of Christ. Paraskeva-Friday is a woman’s intercessor, protector of peasant women. She was revered in Rus' and was primarily patroness of marriage and childbirth. The image of Paraskeva in the popular consciousness was closely associated with the pagan female deity Mokosh, who was also considered the patroness of women. Friday herself was represented in the form beautiful girl or a young woman, on whose body one could see injections from a spindle and knitting needles. These injections appeared on the saint’s body due to the fact that women violated the ban and weaved on Friday. She was dressed in a wide caftan, belted with tow (combed and twisted flax or yarn). Paraskeva was also considered the patroness of Friday, therefore all the customs that were observed among the people on Friday were also followed on the day of Saint Paraskeva. Friday has always been a day of fasting and abstinence from women's work: weaving, spinning, sewing, washing, cleaning, etc. Friday was considered a dangerous day. They believed that a child who was bathed on Friday would definitely develop dryness (painful thinness, which is a symptom of a number of dangerous diseases). We didn’t start important things on Friday, otherwise there would be no luck. It was forbidden to laugh and sing on Friday, otherwise on Sunday this person would cry bitterly. It was believed that Paraskeva severely punishes those who violate the ban on working on Friday.
On this day, widows or old maidens (vekovukhi) beg for a life partner.
If there is a lot of mud on Gryaznikha, there are four weeks (four shifts, weeks) left until winter. It's never dry when it's dirty. Neither a wheel nor a runner can overcome the path from Gryaznikha. A “false” sun appeared in the sky - signifies calm weather. Blown West wind- to dampness.
Day of the Venerable Martyr Lucian, Presbyter of Antioch. The pagans killed Saint Lucian and threw his body into the sea. But the dolphins carried the remains of the saint to land, where he was buried in a Christian manner.
Venerable Euthymius the New, Thessalonica
Efim Autumn Day(Efim, Efim the pious, Efim autumn, bee-grower, flaxseeds). The flax is dried, crumpled, torn, and towed - all week long. They started to ruffle the flax, so they couldn’t stand over it. Bees are being removed from Yefim. After the feast of St. Paraskeva, flax began to be ruffled, and the girls began to spin yarn. According to legends, from that very day onwards, a kikimora sneaks into houses at night and begins to spin or weave the left yarn, weaving his evil witchcraft into it. Kikimora can spoil the yarn, break the tow (combed and twisted yarn), and tangle the wool. It was possible to get rid of it by making the sign of the cross over the evil spirit and turning to Saint Euthymius in prayer.
The sky in the evening is clear, but large circles are visible near the moon - there will be frost, and if these circles are reddish and blurry, snowfall and wind are possible. If the sun rises and there is a cloud above it, don’t expect good weather. Good weather will continue if the sky is a clear, clear blue color. If mosquitoes appear in late autumn, the winter will be mild.
Day of the Martyr Longinus, centurion, like those at the Cross of the Lord. Among the people, Saint Longinus was revered as a saint capable of healing eye diseases
Longinus (Longinus the centurion, Longinus the gatekeeper). The image of the warrior Longinus, who stood guard at the Cross and the Holy Sepulcher, is associated in the popular consciousness with the image of a watchman protecting the house from evil spirits. According to legend, Saint Longinus stands at the gate and does not allow evil spirits into the courtyard. On October 29, it was customary to take winter clothes outside to absorb the warmth. sunlight and kept you warmer during the winter.
If the stars on Longinus are bright, expect good weather, and if they are dim, expect rain and snow. If the leaf, although yellowed, falls slightly, frost will not come soon. If the moon on Longinus is cloudy and pale, frost and snow are possible. The sun wanders in the clouds, as if in fog, - to bad weather. The wind blew from the north - there will be no rain, the sky will clear.
Day of the Prophet Hosea (820 BC). The prophet became famous for predicting the destruction of the kingdom of Israel (in 586 BC, the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar II destroyed Jerusalem). The prophecies of Hosea are included among the books holy scripture. Died at a ripe old age.
Day of Hosea the Wheeler (day of Hosea, Hosea, Hosea). “Hosius came - take the wheels off the axles” - on October 30, the peasants put the carts in the barn and took out the sleighs from the village. The day is melting quickly - you can’t tie it to the fence. By the last creaking of the cart wheels, they guessed about the harvest. If the wheels move quietly and do not creak, a lot of bread and vegetables will be harvested next year.
Day of the Apostle and Evangelist Luke, companion of the Apostle Paul. According to church tradition, Evangelist Luke was the first to paint the icon of the Mother of God and Child. Therefore, from ancient times in Rus' he was considered the patron saint of icon painters. They turned to him with prayer for help in painting icons. Patron of the hunt
Lukov day(Luke, Luke is hungry)
“The earth will not feed you, but the water will feed you. Luka catches fish and teaches them how to live.” From this day on, the autumn fishing season began (going out to sea to fish). Therefore, among the people, the Apostle Luke was also considered patron of fishing: people turned to him with prayer for a good catch and a safe return home. In the old days they caught fish not only with nets. There was a special method of fishing called beaming (from the word “ray” - a bunch of splinters that were used to light a fire on the bow of the boat). This is a nocturnal method of fishing, which was well suited for autumn fishing, since at this time it got dark early. A goat (a tripod, a type of brazier) was placed on the bow of the boat, and a fire was lit in it. The fish, which descended into the depths with the onset of darkness, rose to the light; then she was killed with a harpoon. Our ancestors caught sterlet, roach, ide, chub, bream, asp, crucian carp, perch, catfish and even taimen. But especially often they caught pike, which was popularly associated with evil spirits. There was a belief: if a pike splashes its tail in front of a fisherman, he will soon die. Bad omens were also associated with ruffs. They said that if a ruff is the first to be caught in the net, then there will be no good catch. Usually called ruffs evil people, and about the drowned they said: “He went to Ershova Sloboda.”
Traditional Russian cuisine includes many fresh fish dishes. They also prepared it for the winter: salted it and froze it. But for children, until they learn to speak, fish dishes They didn’t give it. It was believed that otherwise the child would be dumb as a fish. Dreams about fish were popularly interpreted as harbingers of rain or tears. If a woman dreamed of fish, then this could be interpreted as an omen of pregnancy. The fact is that in Rus' they believed that the souls of the dead often move into fish. IN folk medicine fish, as a cold-blooded creature, was commonly used to treat fever. For this purpose, the patient was fumigated with fish bones from the Christmas table or halves of a tench cut alive were applied to his feet. But people with fever could not eat roach.
There are still leaves on the cherry tree - it will snow, but it will soon melt
The moon is foggy and pale - foretells snowfall, frost or rain.
