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Snow is coming: folk omens for Ivanov's Day on November 1

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On November 1, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of the righteous John of Kronstadt, who was revered by the people as an ardent prayer book and ascetic. In folk tradition, this day was called Ivanov's Day or Oseniny, and it was associated with many beliefs and omens.

Omens for the weather

* If there is a lot of snow on Ivanov's Day, winter will be cold and snowy. * If the snow is dry and powdery, the summer will be dry. * If the snow is wet and heavy, the summer will be rainy. * If the wind blows from the north, the winter will be cold and harsh. * If the wind blows from the south, the winter will be warm and mild.

Omens for the harvest

* If there is a lot of frost on Ivanov's Day, there will be a good harvest of cereals. * If the leaves on the trees have not yet fallen, the harvest will be poor. * If the birds have flown away to the south, the winter will be cold and hungry.

Omens for fate

* If you see a shooting star on Ivanov's Day, make a wish. It will surely come true. * If you meet a stranger on this day, it is a sign that you will soon have a new friend. * If you find a horseshoe on Ivanov's Day, it is a sign of good luck.

Customs and traditions

On Ivanov's Day, it was customary to bake pies and buns and give them to the poor. It was also believed that on this day it was necessary to pray to St. John of Kronstadt for the health of loved ones and for well-being in the house. In some villages, there was a custom on Ivanov's Day to arrange a "bear's wake". People dressed up in animal skins and went from house to house, singing songs and dancing. This custom symbolized the coming of winter and the end of field work.