Christmas has always been considered one of the most beloved and significant Slavic holidays. Paganism in Russia was for a long time mixed with Orthodoxy. Many customs and signs have pagan roots, little is associated with Christianity. However, they have survived to this day, and Christmas has always been associated with Christmas festivities, predictions and special traditions.
Each area always had its own Christmas signs, by which it was possible to predict any events in the future. They arose due to certain customs, living conditions and habits of people inhabiting a particular place.
Traditionally, people paid attention to everything that happened during the Christmas period. If some events or natural phenomena were repeated from year to year, this became a special sign in which they began to believe.
Christmas weather: signs and superstitions
It was believed that if there is a lot of snow on Christmas, then the year will be good and rich in every sense. And if a storm raged on a holiday, a blizzard / blizzard raged, then in the very near future you can expect warming. A snowstorm on Christmas Day could also symbolize a bountiful honey harvest in the coming year.
If the weather on Christmas night was fierce and cold, then it was necessary to prepare for a hot and dry summer. Also, severe Christmas frosts always foreshadowed a cold snap for Epiphany. But an unexpected thaw could indicate a cold and rainy spring.
Additionally, it was considered an extremely bad sign if a bright holiday fell on a new moon. This promised a very hungry year.
What does the day of the week when Christmas is celebrated?
There are certain signs associated with the day of the week on which Christmas falls.
Monday is a mushroom year and a good summer.
Tuesday is a good year for marriage and childbirth.
Wednesday is a good year for anglers and hunters.
Thursday - unmarried girls could count on a quick meeting with their chosen one.
Friday - short and rainy summer, long winter.
Saturday - late winter and early spring will be rainy.
Sunday is a very auspicious and joyous year with a good harvest and many events.
Christmas in 2019 falls on Monday, which means that mushroom pickers can prepare for the "quiet hunt", which, according to all Christmas predictions, should be successful.
Mandatory Christmas traditions
At Christmas, you need to set a rich table, treat all relatives and friends, distribute generous alms. Then all misfortunes will be bypassed. For health to be excellent, the hostess must definitely prepare a lush kutya, and there should be a lot of fresh aromatic bread and red wine on the table. None of the guests should go hungry.
It is strictly forbidden to do needlework, embroidery, knitting, sewing on buttons or sewing clothes on Christmas Eve. Otherwise, misfortune may happen in the family, and for the next twelve months all relatives will be haunted by illness and misfortune.
We must not forget about deceased relatives on this holiday. For them, a separate device must be placed on the table. It is also necessary to light candles on Christmas night in memory of loved ones who have passed away.
