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Winter harvest tips

Sign - the leaves did not fall for the winter

Sign - a butterfly in the winter in the house

The fly woke up in winter - signs

Sign - ladybug at home in winter

Sign - pigeons bathe in a puddle in winter

Sign - to see a rainbow in winter

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Lightning in winter signs

Thunder in winter omens

21.04.2020

This page was created to help children in grades 2-3, who actively study this topic in the lessons of the world around them, creating projects about the seasons.

For thousands of years, our ancestors have observed nature and the weather. Signs emerged from such observations. From generation to generation, new observations were passed on and new observations arose, because the life of the people, especially earlier, was inextricably linked with nature, dependent on the future harvest.

There are several types of signs:

winter signs by which the weather was determined for the near future;
signs of winter that determine what spring and summer will be like;
and the most important signs of winter, predicted what the harvest would be like.

Signs related to the behavior of animals and birds

The bullfinch under the window chirps in winter - to the thaw.

Sparrows hiding in brushwood portend frost or a blizzard.

The chicken stands on one leg - to the cold.

Chickens perch early, which means there will be frost, and the higher it climbs, the lower the temperature will be.

A cat on the stove - a cold in the yard.

The cat closes its muzzle with its paw - to a blizzard.

The cat sleeps soundly and for a long time - to heat.

The cat scratches the floor - to the wind and blizzard.

Hares stay near housing - to frost.

If tits scream in the morning - to increased frost.

If the dog is lying around, then it is worth waiting for a blizzard.

If the cat in the house stands on its hind legs and begins to scrape the walls, then you should expect a blizzard.

The friendly chirping of bullfinches, sparrows - to the thaw.

The crows croaked with the whole flock - to the frost, arranged round dances in the sky - to the snowfall, they sit on the ground - to the thaw, sat on the lower branches of the trees - wait for the wind.

Crows and jackdaws are circling in the air - towards the snow.

The crow hides its beak under the wing - to the cold.

The crow sits in the morning on the top of the tree and croaks - to the blizzard.

Wolves howl near housing - to frost.

Folk signs of winter, predicting the weather in spring and summer, as well as the future harvest.

Warm winter - to cold summer.
What a winter, such a summer, and according to it the harvest.
Dry and cold winter - to dry and hot summer.
December is snowy and cold - it will be a fertile year.
A lot of snow in winter - a lot of bread.
Snowy winter - to a long spring and rainy summer.
Heavy snowfalls in early winter lead to heavy rains in early summer.
If the most severe frosts for the whole winter fall on the Feast of Epiphany, then the year will be fruitful.
If a lot of snow falls at the beginning of winter, it will often rain in summer.
Clear days in the Christmas week for a good harvest.
Many large icicles mean a good harvest of vegetables.
In Epiphany, the hole is full - there will be a big spill.
On Tatyana's day the sun will peep through - to the early arrival of birds; snow on this day - summer will be rainy.
If the snow is dense and wet, there will be a rainy, fruitful summer.
If the snow is dry and light, it will be a dry summer.

Clear skies to frost.
Frequent stars - to heat and snow, rare - to bad weather and blizzard.
Snow is falling in large flakes - to bad weather and sputum.
The north wind blew, but there were no clouds - frost would knock.
Big snowflakes are falling - to the thaw
Clouds against the wind go - to the snow.
When the windows fog up in frosty weather, warming is expected.
If the snow begins to stick to the trees, then we must wait for the heat.
If there was frost at night, don't expect snow during the day.
If a crackling is heard in the forest, then the frosts will last for a long time.
Smoke from the chimney in a column - to frost.
The smoke from the chimney spreads to the ground without wind - to the snow.
Firewood burns with a bang - to frost.
Firewood in the stove does not flare up well - to a thaw.
Snow will fall - to warming.
The wind in winter blew from the north side - to a big frost.
It snowed on a frosty day - to the thaw
Large flakes of snow - to the thaw.
White clouds in winter - to the wind, blue - to the heat.

Winter signs of December

Warm December - to a long winter and late cold spring.

Warm weather in December portends a long winter and a belated cold spring.

North December wind - to big frosts.

Hoarfrost in December - to the harvest of oats.

If the first snow that fell in December is dense, wet and heavy, then expect rainy weather in the summer, and if it is dry and light, the summer will be dry.

If the clouds in December float from north to south, it will be sunny weather, and if from south to north, then be bad weather.

If December is without rain, expect a long dry autumn and a dry summer.

If in December the snow rolls close to the fences, the summer will be bad; if there is a gap - fruitful.

If in December there is a big hoarfrost, mounds of snow, deeply frozen ground - this is for the harvest.

If December turned out to be snowy and cold, then the harvest will be good.

Cold Januarys in a row are rarely repeated.

Early in January, the woodpecker begins to knock - by early spring.

Low temperatures in January mean dry and hot weather in July.

Frosty January is a fruitful year.

If in January March - be afraid in March January.

If January is cold - July will be dry and hot, do not wait for mushrooms until autumn.

If the most severe frosts fall on the Epiphany week, then the year will be fruitful.

If in January the echo goes far, the frosts get stronger.

If in January there are frequent snowfalls and snowstorms, then in July there are frequent rains.

If there are many long frequent icicles in January, then there will be a bountiful harvest.

If the sun shines on Tatyana's day (January 25), it means early spring and the early arrival of birds; if it snows, it means a rainy summer.

Bright stars in February - to frost, dim - to thaw.

The colder the last week of February, the warmer it will be in March.

February fogs - for a rainy year.

February is cold and dry - August is hot.

February is warm - by a cold spring, and frosty - by a favorable summer.

Warm February is deceptive: it will be cold, with frosts, spring.

On the 15th day of February, they judge how soon to wait for spring. If it snows on this day, then spring will not come soon.

The beginning of February is more serene - wait for the early spring, come

If February is cold - to a favorable summer.

If February turns out to be rainy, then spring and summer can be expected to be the same. A fine February portends a drought in the summer.

If the sky is clear on the first day of February, then spring will be early.

If on the first day of February the sky is dotted with many stars, then the cold will last a long time.

Rains in February - to a wet summer, a dry month - to a drought.

Thunder in February - to strong winds.

There is a lot of frost in February - in summer there will be a lot of dew and a lot of honey.

In early February, it is warm, the snow melts - to a mediocre harvest.

At the end of February there are many long icicles - for a long spring.

A snowless February threatens with a summer drought.

Many hopes were associated with the future harvest, which is why so many winter signs are associated with the coming spring and next summer. According to what kind of winter it will be, they tried to predict the weather in spring and summer. Many signs have grown into proverbs about winter.

By the nature of winter, the whole next year was determined. Without modern technology, our ancestors could almost accurately predict the volume of the future harvest or the beginning of the thaw.

For people who lived in ancient times, signs were very important, because at that time there was no meteorological forecast and modern instruments to know the weather. What winter would be like in the old days was understood even before its onset. In the summer, by the number of acorns and mountain ash, they determined how much snow would fall, but in the winter they judged what the summer and the harvest would be like.

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, a person rarely thinks about the significance of natural phenomena. However, received from ancestors, winter signs surprise with the accuracy of predictions.

Most people want to learn how to predict the future in order to build their plans for life correctly. Ancestors believed that a person born in winter days is wise, purposeful and capable of performing miracles. It has long been shown how much time is left until the beginning of spring and what kind of weather the summer will please. What winter signs have reached the present time:

severe frosts predict a fruitful year;
if the ice on the river is even, there will be little bread;
warm outside the window, summer will be cold and rainy;
a lot of snow, the harvest is expected to be plentiful;
if in December the clouds are low, a severe cold approaches;
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 enter the house first;
on Svyatki snow sweeps a lot, raspberries will spoil well;
on Epiphany sweeps, 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 portend a blizzard;
January is warm and foggy - spring is late and cold;
the bullfinch flew in - the frost soon arrived in time;
a strong cold in February, testifies to a sultry June;
what is the weather on the Assumption, this will be the whole of December;
the moon on the horizon is red, the wind and snowstorm will rise in the morning;
the echo is heard in the distance - the frost is getting stronger;
wolves howl in the cold;
before a strong cold, hares come to the house;
on Epiphany the full moon is a rainy spring;
a winter sign notes that while the bird cherry blossoms, it will be cold;
the dog is lying on the floor - a blizzard is approaching;
cones on spruce close in anticipation of bad weather;
on the eve of warm days, the air turns blue over the forest;
if smoke creeps along the ground, then a blizzard is approaching;
December 30 the weather is like in May;
February 10 is windy for a wet summer.

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

On New Year's Eve, you can not send guests home until they themselves want to leave, otherwise you can scare away 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 off all the negativity of the past year.
On New Year's Eve, a dream is a dream that characterizes the coming year.
Throwing away the leftover food after a feast can drive away wealth.

Winter omens say:

As you spend December 1, so you will meet the whole year.
If the day is warm, then the season will be mild.
Folk signs on the first day of winter show the quality of weather conditions until spring.
Crows roam the roads, it will be warm.
The mosquito woke up in the room as the thaw approached.
Damp and warm this month, a sign of cold and late spring. The first snow fell, in forty days the beginning 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 chirps outside the window, frosts are expected.

The most popular of the fruit will take:

A lot of snow and hoarfrost at Epiphany - to the lush growth of grasses.
On New Year's Eve it is warm and snowy, bread will spoil well.
January 12 is a starry night, there will be a lot of peas.
Winter signs for the harvest are offered on Epiphany night, put cups with different cereals outside the window, where the frost will fall, such a cereal will abundantly disfigure.
February 15 windy fruit harvest will be.
A March blizzard in the fields portends good growth for vegetables.
Cereals are plentiful if the snowdrifts are large.
If at Christmas the wind blows from the west, the year will be profitable.

Winter signs about foliage and plants:

If the snow falls before the leaves fall, the frosts will be severe, but spring will come early.
A rich harvest of mountain ash grows if there are harsh days.
Hoarfrost forms on the trees - the cold will weaken.
Folk winter signs warn that if the fallen leaves lie with the wrong side up, then the crops will be large.
If December is rainy, and there is foliage on the trees, then snow will not be known until Epiphany cold.

Winter signs can also tell about a butterfly that appeared in a dwelling. To understand why the butterfly flies around the apartment, it is necessary 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 hue predicts the approach of interesting events and good news. An awakened guest of black, brown or gray color portends trouble. It must be sent out of the window as soon as possible and in no case be killed.

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 the winter in an apartment is a sign that speaks of an imminent illness of the household. In folk 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 trouble. Seeing the winged guest, you need to knock on the window glass and say: “There is a time for everything, but the trouble is away from us! May it be so!".

Winter signs are also associated with ladybugs. A cute speckled insect appears in families with a favorable atmosphere. A ladybug appeared in the winter in the house of a childless couple, a baby is expected 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. The bug sat on an unmarried girl, to be an imminent wedding.

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

Affected winter signs and such a phenomenon as a rainbow. Some people believe that by finding a place where the colored rays rest on the ground, it is possible to get rich. For many years, seeing a wondrous beauty in the sky, people make wishes. which indicates good. The greener it is, the faster happiness will come. Seeing such a miracle, you can’t point your finger at the sky, there is a risk of calling trouble on loved ones. The rainbow appeared in the cold season - success and happiness for the whole year. If she abruptly disappeared from sight, failure is approaching.

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

A morning thunderstorm on a snowy day heralds warm but not hot weather in July.
Hearing the heavenly roar, it is necessary to wash the face from silver dishes to attract health and youth.
If there is no such bowl, put silver coins in any convenient container.
Not calm in the sky always portends a strong wind and storm.
Elderly people believe that a thunderstorm rumbles on a bare forest, predicting famine and war.

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 her blow, it is required to store a piece of burnt wood on the window. Winter signs of weather associated with lightning are varied and contradictory:

If you believe the superstitions, then the fire that appeared 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 a cold season portends a heavy snowfall.
To protect against heavenly punishment, it is necessary to have a black animal or slip consecrated birch branches under the roof.

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

Thunder rumbles coming from the north indicate a cold and short summer.
Natural signs of winter notice that thunder in mid-February is a sign of poor haymaking.
There is ice on the river, and thunder rumbles in the sky - you should stock up on felt boots and a sheepskin coat.
Rumbling in the last days of November, a clear sign of a cold January.
February thunder promises a windy April.

Tatiana Cherdantseva

Target: we expand children's knowledge about winter, fix it

characteristics,

introducing children to

Tasks:

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

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

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

*encourage children to speak up, talk about the content

sayings, explain what it might mean, show independence in the discussion

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

* we cultivate a friendly attitude towards our peers, help them, in case of difficulty

Equipment

Kit winter illustrations

Photo from winter moments

Musical background (Tchaikovsky seasons-winter)

Set for drawing paints by the number of children

Under a soft-sounding phonogram, bring up reads poems about winter

In December, in December

All trees in silver

Our river, as if in a fairy tale,

Frost paved the night

Updated skates, sleds,

Brought a Christmas tree from the forest

(S. Marshak)

Here comes the winter

Has firmly come into its own

As the beautiful autumn did not resist, but her time is over

Winter is one of the 4 seasons

Her period is between autumn and spring

The main sign of winter is persistent low temperatures.

Questions for children

How many months does winter consist of?

Without which there is no winter

Name the months in order

How many weeks in each month

How many weeks in total (in 3 months)

The most important winter holiday

What are the holidays in each month - name them

(Children's statements are optional)

Folk calendar based on natural phenomena

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

and ending at the beginning of snow melting

Sub-seasons of winter

Meteorologists in our country share winter for 2 periods:

Mild and cold winter

About winter, the people piled up a lot sayings, in sayings

describes natural phenomena that have been noticed for years and

Based on these notes, sayings, with the reflection in them of certain natural phenomena

Winter sayings

"Winter without snow, summer without bread"

- "Winter is frosty - summer is hot"

- "Good snow will save the harvest"

- "Winter scares summer, but it still melts"

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

"Winter is snowy, summer is rainy"

There will be winter, there will be summer

-"AT winter cold - everyone is young"

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

Fizkulminutka:

"The wind blows in our faces,

The tree swayed

Wind hush, hush, hush

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 wide

Everything around is white

All roads are frozen

I. Vasilevsky

In winter, all nature is immersed in a sweet dream, securely covered with a white blanket of plentiful fluffy snow.

Winter time

One day, severe frost, silence, grace

In other snow blizzards, with howling wind

winter omens

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

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

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

* large snow flakes, there will be a thaw

* sparrows chirp together "to the heat

* cat on the stove - to the cold

* cat on the floor - to heat

* the stars shine strongly in winter - to frost

Didactic game "What's good in winter?"

Children's statements

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

The teacher offers to reflect in his drawing who liked what (choose a proverb or proverb and try to pay into the drawing so that you can understand what it is about.

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December is the last, twelfth month of the year - a month of cheerful and joyful holidays, but also of severe, severe frosts and deceptive blizzards. In Russia, it used to be called jelly, among the Poles - “gruzday”, and among the Serbs - “wolf month”.
“December ends the year, and opens the real winter.”

Large hoarfrost, mounds of snow and deeply frozen ground in December - for the harvest.

In December, the water in the well is quiet - for a good winter, noisy - for frosts, storms and snowstorms.

In December, winter lays white canvases, and frost builds bridges across the rivers.

In December, the frost increases, but the day arrives.

There are usually up to four thaws in December.

In December, there are seven weathers in the yard: blowing, blowing, circling, tearing and sweeping.

At the end of December, the sun for summer, winter for frost begins.

The year ends in December, winter begins.

December is the month when the old grief ends, the new year lays the path with new happiness.

December is the month of big packs of wolves.

December is the month of the first white trails.

December ends the year.

December is snowy and cold - it will be a fertile year.

The December wind from the north portends bitter frosts.

If in December there is a big hoarfrost, mounds of snow, deeply frozen ground - this is for the harvest.

If a lot of snow fell in December, which did not have time to melt, but lies in large snowdrifts, then expect a good harvest of bread in the coming year.

If there are frequent winds in December, then in March and April there will be slush in the yard.

If the snow sweeps close to the fence - wait for a cloudy and rainy summer, and if there is a small gap, then the summer promises to be bucketful.

Green sneezes on alder branches sing "tilly-tip" - to frost.

Hoarfrost in December - to the harvest of oats.

We are spruce in the house, and she is with her - a blizzard.

North wind in December - to bitter frosts.

Warm December - to a long winter and late cold spring.

Steady blizzard weather - to a good swarming of bees.

December 1 (Day of Plato and Roman). What is the weather on this day, and so it will be all winter.

The people said: "Plato and Roman show winter to us." If you say to the martyrs Plato and Roman: “Plato and Roman, pour it into my pocket,” then money will flow all year long.
Signs December 1

Look at winter from Plato and Roman to praise it on Maslenitsa.

What is the first day of December, such is the winter.

If a mosquito flies around the room on Roman, wait for the thaw.

A crow wanders along the road towards Roman - to warmth.

December takes everything and gives nothing back.

December 2 (Andrian's name day). If northern birds arrive on this day, then it is worth waiting for early frosts.

Also - Avdey the guardian.

The patron saint of this day was responsible for the economy and peace in the house. In order to prevent any evil spirits from sneaking into the house, it was necessary to take an ax and knock on all the jambs, door and window frames with its butt.

What is the weather on this day - such is the haymaking.

It was believed that from that day a winter sledge track was established, and Saint Proclus was asked to establish it. On Proclus, every evil spirit underground is cursed so that it does not come out.

Evil evil spirits are cursed on Proclus.

What is Proclus, such is June.

Before Proclus, do not expect any good from the road.

If it snows that day, then it will rain in June.

On this day, according to popular beliefs, Winter herself passes through the earth in a snow-white fur coat and with her icy breath casts snow patterns on window panes. From this day, the Vvedensky thaws often began, from which the roads completely became limp, but there were also Vvedensky frosts. They said about them: "Vvedensky frosts do not set winter."

Introduction - the gates of winter.

Introduction - thick ice (frosty).

The introduction breaks the ice (thaw).

The introduction has come - the winter has brought.

If there is frost on the Introduction, then wait for hot days in the summer.

Vvedensky frosts do not set winter.

In the oven, millet porridge blushes - to the snow.

December 5 (Prokop). From that day on, a good sledge track is established, most often enough snow has already fallen, so that there is a need for winter roads suitable for both walking and sleighing. On Prokopiev day, it was supposed to do just that, usually the roads were laid by the whole village, after which they arranged a plentiful treat for all the workers.

Prokop came - he dug up a snowdrift, he steps on the snow - he digs the road.

Prokop steps through the snow - the roads are torturing.

December 6 (Mitrofan's day). If on this day there is snowfall and a north wind, then on June 6 it is worth waiting for a north wind and rains.

Also Memorial Day of Alexander Nevsky.

On this day, they always remembered the fallen soldiers and wondered about those who went to war or served in the army. To do this, you need to catch the spider and put it in a jar, which you then tie. After six (sometimes after eight) days, they look to see if he is alive. If he is alive. then the person they are guessing at is also alive. Or the spider should be planted in a pot. The insect begins to weave a web. If it starts doing this from the very top of the pot, then the person they are guessing at will soon return home.

The clouds are floating low - the cold is near.

Clouds - burn at sunset - the weather will be clear.

December 7(Katerina sannitsa). On this day, mass festivities were held among the people, a cart was opened, fortune-telling began, and sleigh races were arranged. On December 7, the girls looked out for their suitors, and the peasants prayed to Katerina that she would protect them from their harmful wife.

Saint Catherine among the Russian people is revered as the patroness of marriage and brides, pregnant women, as well as an assistant in childbirth. On the night of this day, one could tell fortunes about marriage. To do this, it was necessary to break off a branch from an apple tree, put it under the pillow and ask to show the betrothed. The young man could be bewitched. To do this, they rolled a loaf of bread from the rye ear, which was placed at the door, to the thing, slowly taken from the guy they liked, and then around this thing in circles. The girls believed that the guy near her house would walk in circles. From that day on, a winter cart was opened, and merchants were going on a long journey with goods.

December rolls the road to Catherine.

December 8 (Klima is cold). On this day, according to legend, the frost is severe and wolves walk in a pack around the hut of a newborn.

At this time, a real winter was already setting in the entire territory of the country, and from the white snow in the house it became much brighter. Therefore, it was possible to do needlework, spin, embroider at the window, and not only at the torch. It was believed that any important business could be started on Clement only on an empty stomach.

Frost showered white roses on Clement.

Clement drives the peasant to tears.

A big frost wraps up on Clement.

Frost on Klim drove a wedge into the winter of cold.

December 9 (St. George's day). In the old days, it was on this day that peasants passed into possession from one master to another. In 1649, this tradition was canceled and it was from here that the saying “Here you are, grandmother, and St. George’s Day” came from.

Also - George the Victorious.

Memorial Day of St. George the Victorious, who is popularly called Yegoriy or Yury, and whose second name day falls on May 6 (Yuri is warm). After St. George's Day, people, according to custom, went out to the wells to listen to the water. If there was no splashing of water, it foreshadowed a warm winter. On this day, before the journey, a prayer service for well-being for the upcoming journey was sure to be served. By Egoriev's Day, it was customary to caulk windows and cellars.

In Russia, there are two Yuris - one cold (winter), the other hungry (spring).

Do not repay the debt before St. George's Day - go all your life in debtors.

Yuri collects cold dues.

If there is frost before Egor's Day, the sowing of oats next year will end on May 6th.

December 10(Sign of St. Roman). On this day, the future weather is judged by the stars and winds. If you stand with your face in the direction of the wind from the north, he will take away all sorrows and sorrows with him. People pray to the holy novel for deliverance from the punishment of infertility. All the fish by this day should already hide in pools and pits for the winter, but burbot, whitefish and frogs swim up to spawn.

From this day, they always expected something special and carefully looked at the starry sky, the flight of birds, clouds and listened to the wind. Everything in nature contained signs for those who mastered the art of interpreting signs and symbols. On this day, clouds and stars were used to predict the future weather. It was believed that if at dawn you stand facing the north wind, then all troubles and hardships will go away with it. They prayed to St. Roman the Wonderworker for the resolution of infertility - according to legend, this monk, through his prayer, asked "to give birth to many barren women." The people believed that by this day the fish had to be buried in wintering pits and whirlpools, prepare for wintering, and burbot, whitefish and vendace began to spawn.

December 11th. Irinarch's day. According to signs on Irinarkh, they “listen to the water” for success in future affairs. If some kind of tinkling is heard in the well, next year one should expect monetary profit, and if the water is silent, there is nothing to count on success.

Even on this day, they tell fortunes on coins. To do this, you need to throw a handful of coins into the nearest snowdrift, and then get them out of there. If the smallest coin comes across first, do not expect success in business, and if it is large, the year will be successful.

On this day, they tried to see the jay, which was considered a prophet. If on her day she flies to the window and starts screaming at him, this is a good sign: the jay heralds happiness.

December 12 (Paramon Winter Index). If this de There will be a lot of snow - it is worth waiting for week-long snowfalls.

On this day, snow was thrown from the roofs, and, according to legend, this had to be done with a broom and brooms, but not with shovels, so that the roof would not leak. In general, the broom was treated with great respect, it was believed that it was endowed with special magical properties. It was impossible to sweep the floor with different brooms in one hut, otherwise wealth would scatter in the corners. On this day, they predicted the weather for the whole winter, for this it was necessary to look at the morning dawn. Crimson dawn - to cold winds, clear morning - to clear December, snowy morning - to be snowstorms.

If the valleys are covered with snow, then the blizzard will blow for another seven days.

On Paramon the earth turns to stone, the river freezes.

December 13 (Andrew the First-Called Day). On this day, it is supposed to “listen” to the water; for this, in the evening they go to rivers, lakes or wells. If the water is calm, then this means that the winter will be warm, without blizzards. If the water is splashing, buzzing, then we have to wait for storms, severe frosts. If the water is very agitated - to trouble. On this day, the girls could tell fortunes about their betrothed. To see your fiance in a dream, you need to sow flax in a pot of earth. Above it, you need to read “Our Father” nine times while standing, nine times on your knees and sitting nine times, and then say such conspiracy words: “Saint Andrew, I sow flax on you, let me know who I will be that flax for. vomit," and go to bed. To find out if a girl will get married soon, you need to pick a branch of an apple tree or any other fruit tree that day and put it in water. If leaves bloom on it before Christmas, then in the spring the girl will marry. In order for fortune-telling to be truthful and accurate, one must certainly ask for the help of Andrew the First-Called and fast for a week before that day.

If it snows on St. Andrew's Day, then it will lie for 100 days.

December 14 (Naumov day). The people said about this day: “Nahum came, the winter wind blew”.

On the day of the holy prophet Naum, children were sent to school - this day can be called the original Russian September 1. They prayed to St. Naum, asking to be thoughtful - to teach, they said: “A head is crazy, like a lantern without fire”, “Not learning, and you can’t weave bast shoes.”

December 15th. Habakkuk Day. If there is a lot of snow in mid-December, there will be a rich harvest of herbs in summer.

December 16th. Ivan the Silent. This day is dedicated to the memory of St. John the Silent, and on December 16 it was supposed to chat as little as possible, talk about yourself in order to avoid absurdities and rumors, and in no case make promises. They said: "Ivan is silent, a good rumor grows things." As they say, people were afraid to "take dirty linen out of the hut." It was believed that the one who fulfilled this covenant would be eloquent all year long and would be able to resolve conflicts and reconcile those who quarreled with the power of the word.

December 17 (Barbarian day). Particularly severe frosts were expected on Varvara the Great Martyr, which continued for the next few days. It was believed that this is one of the coldest days, and the cold on Varvara is second only to Epiphany. Saint Barbara was considered the intercessor of women; pregnant women prayed to her.

To the cold - the sky is covered with stars, to the heat - blind, dull.

On Varvara, winter will make the road barbaric (brew).

December 18(day of Savva the omentum). According to legend, Savva continues Varvara's work “Varvara bridges, and Savva lays” - it becomes a little warmer. It is impossible on this day to swear with a topic who has a horse.

Even in the people they said that Savva continues the work of Varvara - he freezes rivers and lakes. It was with this day that the saying was associated: "Barbara bridges, Savva nails the nails, Nikola nails."

Savva is torovat in the cold (generous).

Savva rolls away - the earth will be covered properly.

The bullfinch sings - in the snow, blizzard and slush.

December 19 (Nikola Zimniy, Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, cold Nicholas). St. Nicholas the Wonderworker was considered the patron saint of all sailors and travelers. According to popular belief, on December 19, Nicholas the saint in the form of a kind grandfather passes through the earth, dispersing all the dark forces. Saint Nicholas is also considered the patron saint of marriages. They like to say to Nikola: “You can’t ride a betrothed by a horse”, “whoever you marry, he will be born into that one”, - thereby confirming the belief in the power of St. Nicholas to bind the fate of the betrothed. This day was considered the deadline for all sorts of transactions, payments and business contracts. The weather was also closely monitored that day.

Winter comes to Nikola with a nail.

Winter sweeps over Nikola - there is no road.

Nikola will nail that Yegoriy will pave.

Ask Nikola, and he will say: I will save you.

If on Mikhailov's day the winter will shackle, then it will unshackle on Nikola.

We drove the winter on sleds to Nikola, here's a thaw for you.

If winter covers the trail before Nikolin's day, the road will not stand.

Nikolsky convoy for the boyar treasury is more expensive than gold.

Winter on Nikola covers roofs with ice resin.

If Nikola is cold and clear - by the grain-bearing year.

The height of the summer grass will depend on how much snow falls that day.

December 20 (Ambrose Day). It was on this day that all the winter holidays of the current year ended, and the girls sat down to sew on the upcoming dowry. The people said: "Ambrose threw away the holidays," - before Christmas there will be no more national holidays. It remained only to wait for the Bright Christmas and Christmas time.

Cold winter - hot summer, warm winter - summer cold.

Snow is dense and wet - to a wet summer, dry and light - to a dry one.

The sun is in a foggy circle - expect a blizzard.

The sun sets in the clouds - to the snowfall.

21 December. Anfisa Day. On this day, the girls were engaged in needlework: they spun, weaved, embroidered. It was believed that on this day an extra eye is for the evil eye, therefore, on these evenings, girlish beauty is dissuaded from damage. To protect yourself from the evil eye, you could also tie a silk thread around your wrist.

December 22(Anna Winter). The people believed that it was from this day that the real winter began. The shortest day of the year.

It was believed that on December 22, a real harsh winter begins. On this day, pregnant women had to observe a strict fast (on other days they are exempted from fasting), avoid any quarrels and troubles, and not be seen by the crippled and disabled. There were other prohibitions: you can’t make a fire, knit, embroider, so as not to accidentally harm the unborn child - it was believed that the fire kindled on that day could leave a red mark on the child’s body, tangled threads twist his umbilical cord, and the miserable and ugly people she saw his mother, can pass on their injuries to the baby.

The sun is for the summer, the winter is for the frost.

Opoka (lace) on trees for the conception of Anna - for the harvest.

Anna finally sets the winter.

December 23rd. Ming Day. The Great Martyr Mina is considered a healer of eye diseases—this saint really possessed the gift of miracles and really healed eye diseases. It was believed that he not only grants healing to the eyes, but also removes the veil from the eyes that prevents them from distinguishing good from evil, truth from lies. He was approached with a request for spiritual insight.

If the snow rolls down to the hedge - a bad summer, and if there is a gap - a fruitful one.

December 24th. Nikon day. On this day, it was supposed to pray to Saint Nikon so that he would calm the soul and drive away the evil spirits, which were trying with all their might to get into the house. The people said: "Nikon stands at the icons."

December 25 (Spirodon Solstice). If the sun shines brightly on this day, spring will be early, and the New Year will be frosty and clear. If there is a storm outside the window, expect long cold weather and the New Year will be gray and warm.

This is the day of the solstice - the longest night and the shortest day of the year. “The sun for the summer - the winter for the frost,” they say about this day. It was believed that Spiridon himself turns the sun for the summer and watches that it does not hide from people, and from that day the sun dresses up in a festive sundress and kokoshnik, gets into a cart and goes to warm countries.

According to the weather of the first 12 days following Spiridon, the weather of each of the 12 months of the coming year was judged.

From the solstice of the day it will arrive at least at a sparrow's lope.

If the sun is bright, radiant, the New Year will be frosty, clear, and if it is gloomy and there is frost on the trees, it will be warm and cloudy.

Spiridon's Day determines the character of the whole winter.

December 26(the day of the martyr Eustratus, Eugene). The people said: "Martyr Eustrat is glad for the sun." From this day, they begin to observe the weather of the next twelve days, believing that every day they predict the corresponding weather of the next 12 months.

It was believed that on this day, witches arrange gatherings and gatherings, where they decide how to deprive people of sunlight and heat. It is impossible to use foul language on this day - otherwise the witches from the sky will fall directly on the head of the offender. It was impossible to leave a broom on the porch - otherwise the witches would drag it away.

27th of December. Filimonov day. The darkest days of the year have come, it was believed that at this time echidnas, kikimoras come out into the light of God, huddle up to the windows, scratch at the doors. To scare away evil spirits, it was necessary to wash more often on this day - the undead of water are most afraid of water.

December 28th. Trifonov day. From that day on, the day began to increase, and people in the fight against evil spirits had allies - the sun's rays that pierce the evil spirits and drive them away from their homes.

Red rainbows are visible in the sky - frost will be formidable.

There will be a strong frost if the cat is looking for warmth in the morning.

If the water drops in winter, the summer will be clear.

If there is frost in winter, dew in summer.

If there is little snow in winter, there will be little rain in summer.

If there is a lot of moisture in winter, then the summer will be good and warm.

If there was frost at night, it will not snow during the day.

If the snow is deep, the bread is good.

December 29 (Ageev day). If on this day there is frost on the windows in the morning, Christmas will be warm, and if the cold is strong, this will be the weather until January 7th.

It was believed that the prophet Haggai instructs on a righteous life and especially notes in a person the love of work. If a lot of hoarfrost falls on this day - deep snow will fall on Svyatki, frost will hit - the cold will last until Epiphany itself. It was also possible to learn about the weather at Svyatki in this way. On this night, according to an old custom, bonfires were kindled and little men made of snow were thrown into them. If the flame soon went out, clear, sunny weather was expected at Svyatki.

Haggai sows frost.

If the frost is strong, winding the spirit of curls (patterns on the glass), it will freeze for another twenty days.

If there is a severe frost on Haggai, he will crack all Christmas time, stand until Baptism.

If there is frost on the trees, Christmas time will be warm.

December 30th. On this night (from 30 to 31), people used to make bonfires, and throw snowmen there. If the flame continued to burn, Christmas time will be cloudy and snowy.

In the old days, this day was called Danilov's day, and since it is the penultimate one in the month of December, they usually said: "Daniel hurries December."

On Danilov's day, there was a smell of the Holy Spirit and incense.

On Danila's day, the hostess stoked the stove so that there would be enough heat for two days.

If there is frost on this day, it will be warm in a week.

In December, snowstorms - the bees will swarm well.

On the prophet Daniel, frost - warm Christmas time.

Danila December hurries.

Dec. 31(Simeon or otherwise Modestra, Novolet e ). On this day, the people slaughtered pigs for the festive table, and prepared for the holiday.

Saint Modest is known as the patron saint of livestock, and therefore, in the Legend of the Saints, a prayer is assigned to him in case of an animal case. According to popular beliefs, on this day, all the evil spirits that seek to harm people are released. Therefore, it was impossible to leave milk in an open container - evil spirits would climb in. In no case did they leave knives on the table unattended - the evil spirits would indulge, and there it was not far from trouble.

December ends the old year, lays a new path with new happiness.

The wind blew from the west or from the southwest - warming will come.

Which both children and adults look forward to. After all, at this time you can eat plenty of pancakes, and also visit the fair, witness fisticuffs, and if you wish, even take part in them. Each winter month has received its own name among the people:

December is jelly, because the earth is cold all winter;
January - the turning point of winter;
February - Bokogrey.

In November, the last struggle between winter and autumn ends, and the cold December knocks on the door. During the first month of winter, the sun warms less and less often, and if it appears, it weakly warms the earth with its oblique rays. It is not high at this time above our horizon, and shines for a very short time. The days in December are short, and only after the 25th "the sun turns to summer, and winter to frost." According to an ancient folk belief, on this day the sun dresses up in a festive sundress, removes silver hair with a golden kokoshnik and sits in a chariot harnessed by a trio of dashing horses: gold, silver and diamond, turns them sharply from winter to summer. It is believed that from the day until the New Year, the day will be added by a "chicken step", or even less - "by a crow's foot."

Rejoicing in the victory of heat and light over the forces of cold and darkness, our ancestors on December 25 (December 12, according to the old style) kindled bonfires in honor of the sun. The old people noticed that if on Spiridonov's day the sun appears on the horizon and starts to play, then all Christmas Christmas time will be sunny. But if frost hangs on the trees, they will be not only clear, but also warm.

According to the astronomical calendar, winter comes when the Sun enters the constellation Capricorn (December 22-23), but the people believed that winter began when a solid sledge track was established, and the rivers crackled from frost.

There is no winter if the toboggan run is not established.

Winter came when the snow fell and the rivers froze.

A long, harsh and cold winter is popularly called: "a strict winter - or a long one", and a mild winter with frequent thaws was called: "an orphan winter (frail, insignificant)".

Zimushka-winter - so affectionately in Russia they called this cold season. By the nature of winter, the whole next year was determined. Without modern technology, our ancestors could almost accurately predict the volume of the future harvest or the beginning of the thaw. For people who lived in ancient times, signs were very important, because at that time there was no meteorological forecast and modern instruments to know the weather. What winter would be like in the old days was understood even before its onset. In summer, by the number of acorns and mountain ash, they determined how much snow would fall, but in winter they judged what the summer and harvest would be like:

What a winter, such a summer, and according to it the harvest.
After a big harvest, a harsh winter.
A lot of snow in winter - a lot of bread.
If a lot of snow falls at the beginning of winter, it will often rain in summer.
The abundance of large icicles - to a good harvest of vegetables.

There are many sayings, signs and proverbs about snow:

Snow will inflate - bread will arrive.
If the snow rolled close to the fences, the summer will be bad; and if there is a gap - fruitful.
Field snow improves.
Winter will pass, the snow will fall, and what is sown will sprout.
Daytime snow does not lie. The first reliable snow falls at night.
During the night it will snow, so the winter path will become.
The snow is fluffing down (falling in light snowflakes).

They noticed that the snow should fall in a timely manner - not too early and not too late, and therefore they say: "If at one time it snowed with us, then God will give the harvest."

When a lot of snow fell, they said:

There is snow in the yard.

In winter, the road became more expensive(became convenient for travel).

If on the way in winter a person is heavily covered with snow, then they say: “It snowed him.”

It is believed that the toboggan run is not established after the first snow has fallen:

When the first snow fell, it was still forty days before the real winter.

The hunters were waiting for the first snow:

The snow fell, and the trail sunk.

Snow will fall and leave a trail.

There is no snow - and there is no trace.

Following the fallen snow, winter blizzards begin, which are also called "zavirukhs":

Snow-zaviruha - because it is already winter near the ear.

By the amount of snow that has fallen and the type of crust or “nastuda” formed on it (a frozen solid top layer of snow holding a person and an animal), they judge what the weather will be like in summer:

If there are nastuds, then the year will be good, and if there are none, the summer will be dry and lean.

If very strong and high frosts form in winter, then in summer there will be storms and thunderstorms.

The abundance of snow in winter portends an abundance of water and a hot summer. Winter should be frosty and snowy, but a warm and little snowy winter does not portend a bread summer.

Both wild and domesticated animals have excellent synoptic abilities, so their behavior has long been carefully observed:

In winter, wolves howl near human habitations - the frost will intensify.
Until the wolves gather in packs, real winter will not come.
Hares also feel the onset of cold weather and huddle up to housing: “ Hares came to the gardens - to the harsh winter". If the scythes go into forests and fields, the weather will be warm.
The horse before the onset of bad weather snorts, snores, shakes its mane, shakes its head and throws it up. But if the horse lies on the ground, then snow will soon fall.
The dog curled up and lies in a ring - in the cold. It stretches out on the ground and lies belly up, paws spread out, for warmth.
Cats also pick up weather changes. Before the onset of cold weather, they choose a warmer and higher place for themselves, curl up and, covering their muzzle with their paws, sleep. If the murk licks the body and tail, scratches the wall with its claws - wait for bad weather, licks its paw - to the wind, rolls over on its back - to good weather. Before the thaw, the cat lies down in the middle of the room, stretches and sleeps.

Ravens feel good weather changes. Observing their lifestyle and behavior gives a lot of weather signs at any time of the year:

In winter, crows sit on the tops of trees, croak loudly and clean themselves - towards the snow.
If in the evening birds flock up into the sky and circle in the air, then rising, then descending, not finding a place to sleep, then at night there will be a storm or a snowstorm.
Crows curl in the air - in front of the snow, sit on the ground - to the thaw, sit on the tops of trees or roofs of houses - to frost, sit on the lower branches of trees - to the wind.

We carefully monitored not only the behavior of crows, but also other birds:

Magpie climbs under the roof (roof) - to be a blizzard.
Sparrows chirp a lot - to a blizzard.
Sparrows gather in flocks, sit on top of the brushwood and sing - to the heat. But if the birds hide in the middle of the brushwood, then the cold is approaching. In general, if sparrows in winter uneasily reduce themselves, chirp loudly, hide under a roof or in brushwood, then there will be a snowstorm or frost.
The woodpecker hollows out the tree from the bottom up, ripping off almost the entire bark - by a snowy and harsh winter.
The bullfinch sings to the blizzard, snow and slush.

Winter weather is also noted for poultry:

The rooster sang in the evening before nine o'clock - to the thaw.
Petka will sing at night not at the usual time - to bad weather and a change in the weather.
If in a severe frost the kochets sing earlier than usual, then warmer and more moderate weather will come.
A rooster stands on one paw in the middle of the yard - to frost.
Chickens perch early - to the cold, and the higher they rise, the colder it will be.
In winter, a chicken flaps its wings and twirls its tail - for a blizzard, in summer - for rain.
The hens are fluffed up, their feathers are lifted up and they cling to each other - to the cold.
Geese hide their faces under their wings - to frost, flap their wings - to heat.
If a goose cackles in winter - wait for warmth, and if it sits with its legs crossed - to a blizzard or cold.

A lot of winter signs have survived to this day by sound, wind, smoke, fog and hoarfrost:

East gusty wind with a whistle - to a prolonged cold.
If a north wind blows for several days, then there will be a storm or a snowstorm, and thick and large snow will fall.
The forest makes noise in winter - to the thaw.
Willow rustles (roars) - to a blizzard.
Dubravushka makes noise - to bad weather.
The shutters creak and knock - there will be a rise.
The ringing of bells is heard from afar strongly and clearly - to the frost, weakly and deafly - to the snow.
Fog descends to the ground - to warming, keeps high above the ground - for good weather.
At night, frost appeared - do not expect snow during the day.
The trees were covered with frost - to the heat. After 90 days from this day, precipitation will fall: in winter - snow, in summer - rain.
Smoke from the chimney descends and spreads along the ground - to a thaw; goes up - to the frost.
Clouds against the wind go - to the snow.

By the way firewood burns in the oven in winter, you can also predict the upcoming weather:

Red stove fire - to frost, white - to heat.
If a squeak and crackle is heard during the burning of firewood, wait for the cold weather.
Firewood in the stove smokes, makes noise and flares up poorly - to warming.

Circles around the moon or the sun in winter - to frost and prolonged snowstorms.
Light pillars near the sun - soon it will become much colder.
If there are “ears” (short pillars) near the sun, then there will be a blizzard and frost.
Rays of light from the sun go down - to the cold, up - to the heat.
Circles near the solar disk - to severe, crackling frosts.
Many stars in the sky - to the cold. Rare stars - to a blizzard and bad weather.
If the young month is steep and with curved horns, then it will be cold for several weeks.

Each winter month has its own signs. The first month of winter usually does not take records for cold weather and it is extremely rare that it turns out to be colder than January. But still rightly December is called "jelly":

December chills the earth for the whole winter.

December comforts the eyes with snow, and tears the ear with frost.

December will pave, and nail, and give the sleigh a move.

In December frosts get stronger. Usually their peak teaches on major church holidays, which is why the December frosts were nicknamed by the people. Vvedensky, Spiridonievsky, Nikolsky.

During this period, a small influx of solar energy, and what falls on the ground is reflected by the snow cover. The days are dull, short, but the nights seem to have no end.

The first winter month is rich in snowstorms, blocking the road across with snowdrifts.

The following can be distinguished from the general ones:

Snowy and cold December - to a plentiful harvest.
If December is cloudy, then expect a good harvest. But a clear December - to the hungry year.
In December, there is a lot of hoarfrost and snow, the frozen ground is deep - by the harvest year.
Dry December - to a dry summer.
The moon is shining brightly - to a cold snap.
A clear sunrise, after which the sun disappeared behind the clouds, promises snowfall.
Sparrows collect feathers and down and insulate their nests - to the cold.

And they also noticed that if a timber tree is cut in the last days of December, then it will last a long time and will not rot.

January is the coldest winter month. In the people it is often called "prosinets".

January is the beginning of the year, the middle of winter.

January cracks - the ice on the rivers turns blue.

The peak of winter usually falls on New Year's Eve. And although the sun has turned for the summer, winter still amuses the people with frost. There are two more months of the white sorceress's dominion ahead. It is considered a good omen if there is a lot of snow in January, which was called "peasant wealth":

Snow in the fields - grain in the bins.

The snow is deep - the bread is good.

Determine the nature of the year, the future harvest and the weather of spring, summer and autumn:

If blizzards and snowfalls are often observed in January, then July will be rainy.
Little snow - for a lean year.
If the month is dry and frosty, and the water in the reservoirs has greatly decreased, then a dry and hot summer is coming.
Many long icicles - for the harvest.
A clear and calm day - to a cold.

The cold January is replaced by February-bokogrey (blizzard). At first, it practically does not differ from its predecessor: with the same starry and clear nights, with the same cold.

In ancient Russia, February was the last month of the year, it was called "cut". This name has two explanations:

February "cuts" with frost;
the month "cuts off" the old year from the new one.

The month was sometimes called "low water", i.e. calendar between winter and spring, as well as "fierce" and "snow" - due to frequent snowfalls and frosts. But still, the most successful name of the month is “bokogrei”. After all, it is at this time that the sun begins to warm more strongly.

February is a two-faced month: both fierce and bokogrey. He will either warm the sun, or sweep the roads with snow. “Shorty is angry that he has few days allotted.”

The peasants in February did not get out of their heads thoughts about spring: when it comes, what will it be like? Therefore, most are turned in this direction:

Long icicles at the end of February - for a long winter.
Rainy February - to rainy spring and wet summer, dry - to drought.
Warm February - to a cold spring.
Dry and cold section - by hot August.
A lot of frost on the trees - there will be plenty of honey.
Snow sticks to trees - to heat.
Windy weather without hoarfrost - to a snowstorm.

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