November - last month autumn. In the people, it has the name "leaf". Leaves are falling from the trees, the air smells of dampness, frosts, sleet and slush are possible. By folk proverb, "in November, winter fights with autumn." Everything around is preparing for winter sleep, the sky becomes overcast, the sun appears less and less. With the help of plants, animals and various natural phenomena, you can predict the future weather. For this, there are folk signs of November, which have been compiled and tested over the course of many centuries by different generations of people.

November weather tips

• What the weather is like in November, it will be the same in April.
• Clear, cloudless weather in November is a sign of an imminent drop in temperature.
• Prolonged and severe cooling in November - to a harsh winter.
• If snow fell in early November - by early spring.
• A lot of snow - to rich bread.
• November, dry and clear, is dangerous for the next year - unfavorable for the future harvest.
• In November, it can rain in the morning, and in the evening it can snow in snowdrifts.

Signs about nature in November

• If in November many trees did not shed their leaves, it means a long winter.
• Mosquitoes in November - be a mild winter.
• Many ducks stay for the winter - the winter is expected to be warm.
• The closer the hares appear near the villages, the colder it will be in November.

November is the last month of autumn. It pleases people both with warm days and the last leaf fall, as well as with the first serious frosts. The change of weather during this period occurs quite often: during the day you can observe snowfalls, rainfall and bright sunshine. November is unpredictable. It is rich in all sorts of signs that are relevant to this day.

Thunder and lightning in November - signs

Many of the superstitions of our ancestors were associated with atmospheric phenomena especially with lightning and thunder. So, the November thunder foreshadowed the demon snowy winter and a year rich in harvest. Our ancestors also paid attention to the lunar phases in which peals were heard: thunder on a full moon foreshadowed large harvests of wheat. Lightning in November warns of a windy winter.

If lightning is initially visible in the distance, but no thunder is heard, this is by summer without precipitation. Thunder is heard from the north side - wait for a cold summer, from the south - warm. From the east - to early and dry spring, and from the west - to late spring with numerous rainfall.

Thunder in November - folk omens

November thunder is the strongest defender against all sorts of misfortunes and diseases. It was believed that a stone applied to a tooth during thunder could give strength and health to all teeth.

Kissing the earth during the peals provided health from the psyche. The person who did this became less prone to stress and depression.

There are also signs associated with rain in November:

1. If it rains on the fourth of November - to the rapid onset of cold weather.
2. Atmospheric precipitation in the form of rain on November 24 portends warm days that will last until mid-December.
3. Wind and rain in November promise a blizzard and blizzard winter.
4. Thunder, lightning and rain could tell a lot, so our ancestors paid special attention to such phenomena.

The month that ends the autumn season is popularly called "leaf rot". This is directly related to natural phenomena and weather changes: dampness, slush, crumbling leaves underfoot mixed with falling wet snow. Folk omens November could predict the nature of the weather in winter or spring, a rich or, conversely, a modest harvest.

Other month names

One of the names of November is the month of winds.

The name of the last month of autumn is of Latin origin. The word "novem" means "nine", in the old Roman calendar, November went exactly like this in a row - for the Romans at that time, March began the year, not January.

In Russia, November was called “breast” - a road frozen from frost was called the chest path, because whole piles of snow mixed with earth formed on it. But this is not the only name that was used in Russia:

• due to heavy rains - mocharets;
• because of the first snow and a gradual transition to a full-fledged winter - snow and semi-winter;
• because of the constant slush on the roads - an off-road vehicle;
• due to the decrease in daylight hours - the solstice.

General signs of November

Hear the thunder at the end of November - to a short winter

Many signs of November were associated with the weather, and this is understandable: the month ended the autumn season and began winter. Quite normal for him is considered a sharp change in rain to heavy snowfall.

• Snowing big flakes before bad weather and dampness.
• Hoarfrost on trees - to frost, fog - to thaw.
• There is not a cloud in the sky - they are waiting for a cold snap.

The weather in November could predict the nature of the upcoming winter, as well as spring and summer:

• The snow will fall on the damp ground and will not melt, then in the spring snowdrops will bloom early and together.
• Snowy November promises early spring and fruitful summer.

But not only the weather was a "predictor", the connection between the behavior of plants and animals in this month was also noted:

• The hare's fur turned white - for the coming winter.
• The trees did not have time to shed their leaves - by the long winter.
• Some of the ducks remain for the winter - for a warm winter.

It was believed that too clear and snowless weather in November promised a lean, and therefore a difficult year.

Folk omens for every day

On the first day of November, they tried to appease the brownie: they put a pot of porridge with honey in the stable, and put a piece on the straw rye bread

• November 1 - John, grooms day, dirty women, rest for grooms, Ivanov's day.

John was considered the beginning of winter, autumn gave way to frost, cold and snow. That is why people paid attention to how cold it was, whether the first snow fell. By these signs they tried to guess the winter weather. By flight altitude migratory birds determined how much snow there would be. It was customary to give rest to both horses and grooms.

• November 2 - Artemiev day or Artemy.

On the second day of the new month, they were engaged in farming - repairing fences (it directly depended on how fruitful the year would be) and sauerkraut. We tried to notice the behavior of wild animals - in particular, wolves. Their howl, close to the village, could promise a hard, hungry winter and a lean summer.

• November 3 - Hilarion the Great, powder.

No wonder this time was called "powder" - the first winter guests were already visiting, sweeping the way-roads. On Hilarion the Great, they observed what land the first snow falls on and how quickly it melts. If he happened to fall on the frozen ground, they waited for a fruitful year for bread, but early attack springs were guessed by the damp earth.

• November 4 - autumn Kazan or Kazan woman's intercessor.

On the feast of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, it was customary to wait for the first real cold. In the same period, seasonal works were completed, weddings were played. A fine day on Kazanskaya promised cold, and fog - thaw.

• November 5 - Yakov or Guzhniki.

This day was considered the last when it was possible to prepare firewood for the winter.

Unlike the previous one, this time was considered “male”: all the difficult and dangerous work was done, the harness was checked, the last stocks of firewood were prepared for the winter. It was customary to appease the land-nurse - pies were broken on the field and scattered to the birds. The falling rain promised a good harvest.

• November 6 - Athanasius, the grieving Mother of God, Russian clerk.

Traditional gatherings for girls began at Svetets. The weather was guessed by the torch: if it crackles, then it will freeze on the street, if it throws sparks, it will be warm.

• November 7 - Martyrius or Grandfather's laments.

On November 7, they commemorated the deceased relatives, even wept for them, pitied the destitute. Even the weather was appropriate - with precipitation in the form of rain or snow.

• November 8 - Dmitrov Day or Grandfather's Week.

Today they commemorated the dead, baked pancakes, went to visit the graves. The current snowfall heralded a late spring. The thaw promised a warm, mild winter.

• November 9 - vows, Andrei or Nestor.

The name of this day is directly related to the custom of making vows. It was on November 9 that they promised to cope with any work within a certain period of time.

• November 10 - Paraskeva Pyatnitsa or Linen bride.

The icon of Paraskeva Pyatnitsa was among the peasants in almost every house

Paraskeva Pyatnitsa was revered and loved in almost every home. She was the protector of all women. On this day, it was forbidden to spin, plow, wash, take out the ashes.

• November 11 - Nastasya the Shepherd, sheepdog holiday.

On this day, it was customary to glorify the patroness Nastasya - the protector of sheep. Animals on November 11 began to shear. Shepherds were treated to pies, thanks for Good work in the summer, and he, in turn, tried to appease Leshy, the forest owner, so that he would not take the sheep out of the herd next year.

• November 12 - Zinovy ​​\u200b\u200b, sinitsyn day or the holiday of hunters.

It was on November 12 that the hunters went to the first powder in order to get at least one hare - for a successful hunt in the future. Today they paid attention to the behavior of birds, a flock of tits near the house - to the cold.

• November 13 - Spiridon and Nikodim Pechersky, autumn farewell.

It was customary to mark chickens, then cook different dishes from chicken meat. The song of the bullfinch meant the imminent onset of winter.

• November 14 - Kuzma and Demyan, autumn kuzminki.

Autumn weddings are being played out today. The day was called the crossroads of winter, it was believed that the frosts on November 14 promised a thaw to Mikhailov's day.

• November 15 - Ankidin and Pegasius.

On this day, the barn was honored - a Slavic deity in charge of the barn, where grain and bread are stored

• November 16 - Anna is cold.

On Anna, they tried especially carefully to notice the change in the weather. The absence of snow was considered a good omen, provided that the ground was not wet, but frozen. They also watched how firewood burned: if it’s bad - to warm weather, cracking - to frosty.

• November 17 - Yeremey.

On this day, they tried to stay at home, not to go out unnecessarily and not to give anyone fire and coals. They watched the sun - white circles around the star could be a sign of an imminent snow storm.

• November 18 - Jonah or Galaktion.

Snowfalls were expected today, because they promised a snowy winter, which means a good harvest of winter crops.

• November 19 - Pavel or freezing.

The forces of winter increased: freezing began on the rivers. They watched livestock - a good appetite and high milk yields were a good omen. Snow was the harbinger of a snowy winter.

• November 20 - Fedotov day.

If the hens perch earlier than expected, expect frost. The higher they climb, the stronger the frost

The ice was getting stronger, winter was coming into its own. Winter paths opened up on Fedot, it was possible to ride a sleigh along the river frozen until spring. Frosty days were foreshadowed by crows if they hid their beak under their wing.

• November 21 - St. Michael's Day, St. Michael's Thaws.

Michael is a big holiday, traditionally famous for the scope of folk festivals. After a week of festivities, fasting began. Often on this day there was a strong thaw.

• November 22 - Winter matryona.

On Matryona, they watched nature: good weather promised to continue for another three weeks. Snowfalls that day promised a rainy May. Frosty, frosty weather was good for oats, but rain was good for wheat.

• November 23 - Erast.

On Erast, fog was a harbinger of a thaw, but frost on the trees meant heavy snowfalls.

• November 24 - Fedorov winds.

On Fedor, they watched the stars: their diversity promised a rich “forest” harvest. Usually the day was cold, windy, foreshadowing a cold winter.

• November 25 - Snowy Ivan.

Today completed a series of weddings, and young brides had to wait for Maslenitsa or Krasnaya Gorka - new wedding cycles

On this day, the wedding cycle ended, the next one began only on Shrovetide week. The snow that fell on Ivan, as a rule, lay until spring. Rain that day meant no frost until at least December 4th.

• November 26 - John Chrysostom.

On this day, it was believed that the earth goes to sleep until spring, and winter is gaining its strength: it sweeps and snows. At the same time, fine snow foreshadowed a hard frost, but large - moderate.

• November 27 - Filippov's Day, Filippovki.

From November 27, women took up "artel" work: they spun, sang, and prepared for Christmas. On the same day, they cajoled the brownie. The weather could tell a lot: snowfalls foreshadowed stormy weather in late spring, frost on the trees promised a good harvest of oats.

• November 28 - Guryev day, Gury or a dental healer.

It was believed that winter was in full swing on Guria - it freezes, brings down snow, decorates with hoarfrost.

• November 29 - Matthew's day.

They often blew on Matthew strong winds, snowstorms could continue right up to December 19. Low-going clouds on this day meant a strong cold.

• November 30 - Gregory or Predzimye.

If Gregory fell on the period of the young moon (growing), then one should expect frost the next day

The last day of the calendar autumn could show what the whole winter would be like: it was believed that frosts promised Grigory harsh months until spring. They predicted the harvest on the ice: it was considered successful if the color of the frozen ice was dark.

November - good time for weddings, but not as rich in food and supplies as August and September

November is often called the “wedding day” in another way, and for good reason: it is considered perhaps the most successful month for creating a family. He promised the young a strong union, prosperity and harmony. In November, there are many days that patronize a woman in particular and the family as a whole: the Kazan Mother of God, Paraskeva Pyatnitsa, etc. It was believed that they help the newlyweds keep their love, build a family and give birth to healthy children.

The weather invariably suggested what family life would be like:

• precipitation on the wedding day promised a prosperous and long union;
• heavy snowfall foreshadowed a reliable material situation in a young family;
• frost and cold promised health and strength to the firstborn of the couple;
• if the weather was windy, there was a danger that the union might not be strong.

Favorable and unfavorable days for marriage in 2019

Decided to get married in November? This is a great idea, because astrologers predict a strong spiritual, mental and physical connection for November unions. In addition, this is a fertile time for conception, pregnancy planning and the birth of children.

• Favorable dates for a wedding in November 2019: 3, 6, 8, 10, 11, 28.
• Unfavorable days for a wedding in November 2019: 14, 19–21, 25, 26, 30.

The church names the most successful date for weddings in November - the 4th falls on the day of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God. But from November 28, a long Christmas fast begins, when weddings and other festivities are prohibited, so believers should hurry up with marriage.

Signs of November are largely related to the weather for the winter, the future harvest. For this, not only natural phenomena but also the behavior of domestic and wild animals, as well as birds.

November is the month in which autumn and winter meet. In former times, it was even called the month of the sonorous and young ice or "leaf bug". As for other months of the year, November includes numerous folk omens that indicate the weather in the future and the abundance of the harvest. As a rule, all garden and field work is completed by this time, the period of fairs, matchmaking and weddings begins.

About weather

Since ancient times, it has been noticed that if in November the snow falls on the damp ground and does not melt, then in the spring snowdrops will bloom early and together. But when the first snow falls on the frozen ground this month, next year we can expect a rich harvest of bread.

If in November the snow falls in large flakes, then there will be bad weather for several more days. If mosquitoes still fly in the last month of autumn, then the next 7 days will be warm, and the weather in winter will please with positive temperatures.

A harsh winter is foreshadowed by strong and prolonged cold snaps in November, and a large number of ducks left for the winter, on the contrary, speaks of a warm winter.

When the hare's hair turns white, winter is already very close, and the closer the eared ones appear near residential villages, the colder November will be.

Short-term folk signs of November about the weather:

• there are few stars in the sky - to bad weather;
• the stars shine brightly - the cold is not far off;
• dawn will soon break - wait for the snow soon;
• near the sun on a November day, whitish circles are a sign of an imminent storm;
• earrings appeared in the sun - wait severe frosts;
• sunset with shades of purple - there will be a big snowfall;
• the white color of the moon portends a cold, and if the month turns red, the next day will be windy, but warm;
• a blurry circle around the moon portends a blizzard;
• over the forest the air has become bluish or the sky has been overcast - it will still be warm;
• clouds float against the wind in November - soon the snow will fall;
• there is no frost, but the wind is blowing - to be a snowstorm;
• east and west winds in November - to rain;
• thunder - to severe frosts, and bright lightning - to a storm.

When snow sticks to the trees in November, it will soon get warmer, but if the ice cracks underfoot, frosty days will stand for a long time. Smoke pours from the chimney in a column - tomorrow the temperature will be below zero on the thermometer. And if the wind in the pipe is buzzing, then it will be cold and it will snow.

Frosts in November portend cats that lie on the stove or simply curl up somewhere higher. And if the kitty sits on the windowsill and looks out the window, then for a few more days in November it will be warm and clear weather.

Read also about signs and folk holidays the first winter month of January

By days

• November 1 - John's day and the prophet Joel. It was believed that on this day the stable brownie was disturbing, so they tried not to work hard for the horses and spoiled them in every possible way. But the chickens had a hard time - they were massively cut, fried, smoked, harvested for the winter, baked kurniki, cooked noodles in chicken broth. If it is cold and snowing outside - wait for a late and cold spring, if it is a thaw - such is spring.
• November 2 is the day of the great martyr Artemy of Antioch and the youth Artemy of Verkolsky. The wolves began to move from the forest closer to the villages. You could start sauerkraut. If the wolf howled at Artemy - wait for the coming frosts, if the whole flock howled - to the hungry winter. If on this day the first snow fell on dry ground, and the trees completely shed their leaves, then it did not last long, and soon warmed up.
• November 3 is the day of Hilarion the Great. The first powders began to sweep, frosts occurred at night, and the daytime sun turned everything into mud. If the snow fell on damp ground and did not melt - to early flowering snowdrops, on frozen - to a rich harvest of grain.
• November 4 is the feast of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God. They prepared the sleigh for departure, met men returning from work from the city and fairs. Time of mass wooing and weddings. According to signs, if it rains on Kazanskaya, it will get colder quickly, and if it rains in the morning, then in just a few days, expect snow. When the day began with fog, on the contrary, the heat will please for several more weeks.
• November 5 - Jacob (Jacob). Parents Day. They prepared firewood for the winter, began to eat honey and jams. Hail or fine snow on this day foreshadowed the onset of severe frosts until the 22nd. The first frosts last no more than 3 days.
• November 6 is the day of veneration of the icon of the Mother of God "Joy of All Who Sorrow", Svetets. In former times, girls gathered in huts for gatherings at the torch (light), sang songs, talked, did needlework, and in the evening they prayed to the Mother of God for intercession, health and good suitors. The wind blew after a long lull - to soon snowfall with a storm.

November 7 is the day of Markian and Martyrius, the day of commemoration of the dead. On this day, nature usually “cries” too, it was supposed to go to the cemetery and light candles on the graves of relatives. At lunch, a generous table was laid, from which the poor and orphans were treated. The morning starts with fog - wait for the thaw, and the golden-bronze sunset - to bad weather.

• November 8 is the day of Demetrius of Thessalonica. They continued to commemorate their parents and relatives. If it's cold outside and snowing, then the next spring will be the same (cold and late), and the thaw promised warmth in winter and early spring. The stars twinkle strongly - for a quick and long bad weather.
• November 9 - Nestor of Thessalonica, Zarokov day. On this day, it was customary to make any promises and vows for good deeds, and for this they expected the fulfillment of the most cherished desire from the Virgin Mary. After heavy drizzle - wait for a thaw, the dog is sleepy all day - to bad weather or severe bad weather.
• November 10 - Paraskeva Pyatnitsa, Lnyanitsa or Babia's intercessor. If Paraskeva fell on the fifth day of the week, then it was considered a special holiday at all. The girls prayed to the saint to send the groom as soon as possible, and also to protect the family and marriage. White circles around the moon - to be a strong storm, a quick thaw - to quick and long frosts.
• November 11 is the day of Abraham the Recluse or Sheepdog and Anastasia the Roman or Sheep. Holiday of sheep and shepherds. From that day on, sheep shearing began. Dogs and sheep refuse to eat and go sleepy - to soon bad weather, crows croaked the whole flock and did not calm down - to severe frosts.
• November 12 is the day of Zinovy ​​Egeysky and his sister Zinovia Sinichkina. Birds (titmouse, bullfinches) began to arrive from the south, children made and hung feeders for them. The men were preparing for winter hunting and fishing. Titmouses jump in flocks near the houses - to the fast and severe cold. If the titmouse whistles - to the clear next day if it squeaks - to severe frost at night.
• November 13 is the day of Saints Spyridon and Nicodemus. Examined the chickens, cut out the weak. Men went hunting for the first time hare trail and fishing. The first hare caught was prepared in a special way and a name day was appointed for him. Chickens cackle louder than usual and not after carrying - to bad weather. The sun sets in a thick cloud of scarlet color - to heavy snow.
• November 14 is the day of the miracle workers Damian and Cosmas. The old people said: “Kuzminki is a wake of autumn,” the real winter began. On this day, they celebrated a chicken festival. Wealthy people sent fattened chickens as a gift to poor relatives, and matchmakers were also sent with them. If the river is covered with a crust of ice, then warming will come before the 21st, and frosts will subside. The rooster stands on one leg - to fast and severe frosts.
• November 15 is the day of the martyrs Akindin, Pigasius, Athos and others like them. Men dried grain in barns, while women crushed flax and hemp, preparing them for spinning. Crows cry to the south - to warming. In the evening, the sky is hazy or foggy - to a strong wind.
• November 16 is the day of Akepsim, Joseph, Evdokia Safronovo. If the firewood in the stove burns violently and with a roar, and low clouds float across the sky - expect a storm and a cold. At night, frost fell on the trees and the ground - to improve the weather, the stars twinkle strongly at dawn - to soon bad weather.
• November 17 is the day of Ioannikius the Great, Nikander Mirsky and Ermey. On this day, the elders said: "Yerema - stay at home." It was believed that evil spirits walk around the houses and try to steal coals from the stove. On Yerema, they tried not to leave the house unless absolutely necessary and not to give anyone a loan, fire or food. The evening dawn of a green hue - to warming and a clear day.
• November 18 is the day of Jonah of Novgorod. They completed the harvesting and harvesting of radish, fermented it along with cabbage. In the evening, the girls went around the yard and the house, scattering small coins and trinkets made by their own hands around - this was supposed to attract suitors. On a quiet night, roosters are heard from afar - to precipitation. The clouds descended lower to the snow.
• November 19 - the day of Varlaam Khutynsky and Paul of Constantinople or Freeze. By this day, the water in rivers and lakes usually froze. The men inspected and prepared gear for fishing on the ice. Snow fell - winter will be snowy. Windless - soon expect severe frosts. The scarlet dawn rises above the clouds - to windy and cold weather.
• November 20 is the day of the martyrs Theodotos of Ancyra, Hieron, Hesychius, Athanasius, Mamant, etc. The ancestors said: “Fedot - ice leads, and the rivers are covered with ice - winter roads open.” If the ice on the rivers froze in waves, this foreshadowed a rich grain harvest next year. The rooster cries a lot or fell out fluffy snow- to warming.
• November 21 - the Cathedral of the Archangel Michael and the Archangels Gabriel, Raphael, etc. Thaws often occurred on this day: “If Michael destroys the path, don’t wait for him until the winter Nikola (December 19).” If frost is visible in the morning - wait soon big snow, and if fog - thaw. Clear weather on Mikhail promised a frosty winter. The evening sun sets with brown twilight - to soon bad weather.
• November 22 is the day of the martyrs Onesiphorus and Porfiry, the Monk Matrona of Constantinople or Winter. From this day on, winter is rightfully on its feet. Women brewed medicinal herbs and fed them to all households to prevent illnesses. If the trees are covered with frost, then frost will hit in just a few days. If the weather turned out to be gloomy and snowy, next May will also be rainy. Hoarfrost promised the peasants a good harvest of oats, and rain promised wheat.

November 23 - the day of the apostles of Erast, Olympus, Rodion. On this day, they went to church to consecrate bread and salt, then for dinner they treated the whole family and livestock. According to signs, this was supposed to give strength and health for wintering. If there was a bad weather in the yard with the same bread, they went out to bow to winter so that they would not build their intrigues. Crows croak loudly and start games - to soon warming. The ice on the river is smooth - for the coming winter.

• November 24 is the day of Theodore the Studite or Frost. They said: "It's cold from Fedor Studit - every day, it's getting worse." We tried to stay at home and warm ourselves, brewed tea with dried berries and branches of fruit trees. If many clear stars appeared in the sky, this spoke of good harvest mushrooms and berries next year. Cold - to severe winter months, but the warm and windless weather promised that there would be no special cold weather in winter. The rain and snow was a sign warm weather until December 4th. Cloudless weather - to cold snaps.
• November 25 - John's day. The last autumn weddings were played, the next ones had to wait until Maslenitsa or Krasnaya Gorka. If snow fell at night and lingered on the trees, it means that it will not melt. Sparrows chirped - wait for warming soon. The sun rises from black clouds - to the deterioration of the weather.
• November 26 is the day of John Chrysostom of Constantinople. People noticed: "On Chrysostom - everything around is empty." On this day, they prayed to the saint for a fair trial and retribution over deceivers and thieves. If snow falls, it will not melt until the flood. But, at the same time, large snow drifts promised a fruitful year.
• November 27 is the day of the Apostle Philip of Irap, Theodora, Gregory, Filippovka, Zagovene, the beginning of the Filippov fast. Weddings were coming to an end, noisy holidays, men tried to finish the planned work before Christmas. Women gathered in huts, spun, embroidered (engaged in pious activities), and guessed. Snow or many clouds on Philip promised bad weather in May. The ash in the furnace quickly goes out - damp weather will soon set in.
• November 28 - Guryev day. On this day, it was customary to turn to the saint with a prayer for deliverance from dental diseases. The old people believed that evil spirits, frightened by the frost, they scattered and hid until Christmas time. On this day, horses were revered, they were given a double portion of oats. If horses neigh at Guria - be good for the whole year. Scarlet sunrise - to a blizzard.
• November 29 is the day of Matthew the Evangelist. On this day, thaws often occurred or violent winds blew with a blizzard. People went to visit each other for tea parties and quiet conversations, although the table was set for Lenten. The cold and blizzard foreshadowed a harsh winter. Pale in the haze of the moon - to bad weather the next day.
• November 30 - Gregory the Wonderworker or Winter Index, Nikon of Radonezh. On Gregory, everyone - from young to old, welcomed the winter, arranged the first sleigh rides, played snowballs or just lay in the snow. If on this day it is snowy in the yard, but calm, then the winter will delight with calm and clear weather, if it is dry and warm - by a damp and rainy spring. Dark ice on the river - to a rich harvest of grain.

November wedding

Even though the last autumn month Newlyweds are not always happy with good weather; many marriages take place at this time. Perhaps the long tradition of the ancestors is affecting, and the autumn union promises a long joint, rich, prosperous, measured and carefree life.

Folk signs about the wedding in November:

• frosty and a lot of snow - to strong relationships in the family;
• thaw spoke of family life there will be strength tests;

a good sign if the first snow falls on the wedding day - married life will be rich and carefree;

• rain promises great happiness, suddenly fallen on his head.

Autumn is a wonderful time of the year, which was sung by many literary classics and depicted on the canvases of their paintings in a wide variety of colors by great artists. This time of the year has absorbed the experience of many generations in the form of numerous signs associated with both a separate calendar date and the season as a whole.

So, for example, there is a belief that a warm autumn leads to a cold and long winter. If there are a lot of mountain ash in the forest, then there will be a lot of rain in the fall, if there is little, then, on the contrary, the autumn will be dry. Autumn frost is a sign of good sunny, dry and warm weather.

A large number of autumn signs covers the folk calendar, where our ancestors from time immemorial recorded their observations regarding natural patterns and their relationship with certain events.

September is the first month of autumn, setting new natural conditions- their orders. In the people it is often called gloomy or verasny. There is also a saying: "September is cold, but full," which fully reflects the popular idea of ​​\u200b\u200bthis month.

Since ancient times, our ancestors have associated September primarily with fire both in the field and in the hut. From common weather signs September are as follows. If thunder rumbles in September, then autumn will be warm. High, slowly, the cranes fly in the sky and cooing - autumn will be good.

The September folk calendar is extremely rich in a variety of ancient signs.

September 1- Andrey Stratil-teplyak. On this day, oats ripen, and the horses smell the onset of autumn.

September 3- on folk calendar Day of Baba Vasilisa. On this day, so as not to exhaust fruit tree are harvesting the last apples. Baba Vasilisa takes care of the flax.

4 September- Agathon the goosefoot. From time immemorial, people believed that on the night of Agathon the goblin, the goblin comes out of the forest, runs around the villages and villages, goes wild and scatters knitted sheaves on the threshing floors. Therefore, on this day, he is guarded with a poker in his hands, wearing a sheepskin coat inside out.

September 5- Loop-lingonberry. The first frosts occur on Lupa. People say that frost hits oats on Lupa.

6 September- Eutyches. If it rains on Eutychius, the autumn will be dry and the harvest will be next year good.

8 September- Natalya the fescue. This day is primarily associated with the beginning of oat mowing.

9th of September- Pimen the Great. If there are a lot of berries on the mountain ash on this day, then the winter will be mild.

11 September- According to the folk calendar, they celebrate the Day of Ivan the Baptist. On this day, a strict fast is observed, which is why it is also called "Ivan the Lent". Ivan the Forerunner forbids eating everything round (watermelons, apples, potatoes, etc.), cooking cabbage soup, chopping cabbage, cutting poppies, he also does not approve of songs and dances. If the fog quickly dissipates in the rays of the sun on Ivan the Lenten in the morning, it means that the good weather will last for a long time.

12-th of September- Sweater. On this day, the custom has long been preserved to weave barley stalks with oat and flax stalks - this is how the field was spoken for a new harvest.

October 1- Evmen and Arina. If on this day the cranes fly away, then there will be frost on Pokrov. To turn back the cranes and save good weather, they shout after them "Road wheel".

2 October- Trofimov's day according to the folk calendar. It is often said that happiness does not pass by on Trofim: wherever Trofim goes, happiness follows him merrily. From that day on, the girls look after their suitors. From October 2 to October 10, the people celebrated bee nine. At this time, honey must be on the table. On Trofim, deciduous mushrooms are harvested.

October 3- Astafya. If a north wind blows on Astafya in the evening, expect a cold, if it is south, it will be warm, if it is west, the month will be wet, and if east, the weather will be clear. On this day, it is warm and a web is flying - a sign of a good, long autumn and a slow onset of cold weather.

October 5- Leaf fall. If by this day all the leaves have not fallen from the birches, the snow will be late.

October 7th- Fyokla-zarevnitsa. The last day of picking mushrooms. On Thekla, young girls usually wondered about their betrothed, asked the brownie about him.

October 8- Sergius the cabbage. On this day, they begin to chop cabbage. If the first snow fell on Sergius, then winter would take hold on St. Michael's Day (November 21).

October 9- According to the folk calendar, John the Evangelist. If it rains with snow on John, then in January it will rain three times, if it is warm and sunny, then June will be cold and rainy.

October 11- Vsevolod. On this day, according to popular beliefs, young people brought honey cake to the witch so that she would not accidentally upset their wedding.

October 13- Gregory. On this day, people stuffed their mattresses with new straw. If snow falls on Gregory, then winter will not come soon.

October 14– Cover Holy Mother of God. If the wind blows from the east on Pokrov, the winter will be frosty. If the first snow falls on Pokrov, the young will be happy. Assumption sows the field, and the Pokrov collects the fruits. Gather the last fruit. The north wind on Pokrov promises a cold winter, the south - warm, west - snowy. It is not for nothing that the people say: what is the Cover, such will be the winter.

October 15- Cyprian and Justina. It was believed that on this day people are protected from evil forces, and you can not be afraid of anything.

October 16— Dionysius. On Dionysius, people spoke their court from evil spirits and autumn fevers.

17 October- according to the folk calendar, Erofeev's day. Our ancestors believed that it was on this day at night that goblin roam the forests, screaming, laughing and clapping their hands, and by morning, when the first roosters sing, they fall asleep in their lair. Therefore, on Yerofeyev's day, people do not go to the forest and do not move far from home.

October 18- Charity. On this day, women sat down at the looms and weaved their first canvas.

October 19- Foma. Our ancestors believed that a crust of bread on this day would always help the sick.

22 of October- Jacob. Prepare firewood for the winter. There was a belief that Yakov sends a white chicken to the ground on this day, while away the day.

October 23- Evlampy. On Eulampius, the horns of the month indicate in which direction the winds will blow. If the horn points to the north wind - there will be an early winter, if it points to the south, then there will be slush until the Kazan (November 4).

the 25th of October. On this night, they tell the stars about the weather and the future harvest. If clouds have gathered in the northwest, expect rain. If the stars shine brightly - to frost, if there are none at all - to snowfall. Nebulae in the stars - to a good harvest.

October 26- Carp. On this day, they took a steam bath in the bath - they drove the disease out of the body. Healing drugs were insisted.

27th October- Day of Praskovya-trepalnitsy. Flax is being ruffled on Praskovya the trepalnitsa. If there is dirt on Praskovya, it won't be long before winter.

29th of October- Longin Sotnik - a healer of eye diseases. On this day, winter clothes were taken out into the morning frost to cleanse them of evil forces.

November

November is the last autumn month, the gates of winter and the twilight of the year. According to folk signs, it is called leaf fall, chest, semi-winter, jelly. November nights are especially dark until the first snow. If there is a lot of snow in November, there will be bread next year. mosquitoes late autumn- sign warm winter. If the leaves fall slowly, it means that frosts will not settle soon. If, on the contrary, the leaf fall passes quickly, an early and cold winter should be expected.

November 2- Sadok. On this day, they ask Zadok to deliver from vain death and terrible diseases.

November 4- Kazan, a holiday in honor of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God. Kazanskaya is not advised to go on long journeys. If it rains on Kazanskaya, then winter will follow. Whoever marries on this day will be happy.

November 5- Jacob. On this day, the peasants “fed” the land so that next year it would bring them a rich harvest.

November 8- according to the folk calendar, Dmitriev's day. On Dmitriev's Day, a wake for the dead has long been celebrated. It is believed among the people that winter waits until Dmitriev's Saturday, and then harnesses its horses. If there is snow on this day, it means that spring will be late.

November 9- Nestor the Chronicler. If on that day someone in the family was sick, then all the work was done in silence.

10th of November- Day of Praskovya the flax. On this day, flax is usually crumpled and brought to the church. On Praskovya, young girls pray for good handsome suitors.

11th of November- Abraham the Shepherd and Nastasya the Sheep. It started up among the people that from this day on, sheep should be sheared.

the 13th of November- Yurova. Festival of hunters and fishermen. It has long been believed that if they go to Yurovaya in flocks, there will be hunger and disease.

November 14- according to the folk calendar, the Day of Kuzma and Demyan (Kuzminki). Our ancestors associated this day with the beginning of winter and the onset of the first frosts. Kuzma and Demyan are usually served chicken on the table. If the leaves from the trees did not fall cleanly on Kuzma and Demyan, this is a sure sign of the coming harsh winter and dry, hot summer.

November 16- George. A cloth was woven from linen for George. It was believed that it could make a girl a princess.

November 17— Nikandr. On this day, coal and fire should not be given from the house, otherwise there will be no heat in winter.

November 18th- Galaction. On this day, girls' gatherings were arranged, they prayed for their suitors.

November 19- Paul the Confessor. If it snows on this day, then the whole winter promises to be snowy - the winter is warm, the harvest will be good.

November 21- Michaelmas day. There is an expression among the people "Mikhailovsky frosts", reflecting the essence of this day. Winter forges frosts from Mikhail. If frost appeared on Mikhailov's Day, heavy snowfalls should be expected. If on this day in the morning fog is a sure sign of the coming thaw.

November 22- Matryonin's day. Our ancestors claimed that from Matryona winter rises to its feet, and severe frosts come. From Sergius (October 8) winter begins, and from Matryona it is fixed.

November 24- Fedor Studit. From Studit it became cold and angry. Fedor Studit freezes horses.

November 25- according to the folk calendar, Ivan the Merciful. If it rains on the Merciful, wait for a thaw.

November 27– Philip. If frost appears on Philip's trees, there will be a harvest for oats.

November 28- according to the folk calendar, the Day of Guria - the healer of the tooth. On Guria, slush and mud, snow and rain are all mixed up. According to old beliefs, Gury rides a piebald. If on this day the snow falls in a thick cover, it will lie until the flood.

29th of November- according to the folk calendar Matvey. Thaws often occur on Matvey. On this day, it is believed that the earth will die.

November 30th- Gregory. This day is the index of winter: as it is, such will be the winter. If ice dark color There will be a good harvest next year.