Folk signs and rituals associated with November. Weddings and holidays in November.
Content
- Folk signs for November about the weather: Description, for children
- Folk signs for November on nature: Description, for children
- Folk signs, customs, rituals for November related to church holidays: what is possible and what cannot be done
- Wedding, marriage, wedding in November: signs
- Born in November: signs
- Feast of the Kazan Mother of God: signs
- Feast of Mikhail Archangel: Signs
- Folk signs for November for every day
- Video: Signs for November
Our ancestors watched the weather changes with great attention both in the spring and in the fall. Particular attention should be paid to November, because the weather this month can tell about the changes that are waiting for you next year, as well as the crop and climate.
Folk signs for November about the weather: Description, for children
Signs:
- It is worth noting that if mosquitoes fly in November, this promises a warm winter.
- If for a long time it is clear, dry weather, this is to a speedy change in temperature, and to a decrease. Wait for frost in the near future.
- If the first snow fell in November, the spring will be early, and the crop is good.
- The thaw in early November predicts early spring and warm winter. If in November snow fell on moist soil and lay for a long time, this promises a long cold winter. Dress the warmer, stock up.
- If there is a thunder in November, this is by harsh winter.
- In November, immediately after the rain, wait for snow. A blizzard and snowfall are expected.
- Multi -colored clouds in the sky, expect a deterioration in weather conditions.
Folk signs for November on nature: Description, for children
Not only the change in the weather can talk about the crop or further change in climate. It is also worth paying attention to nature, animals, as well as heaven and stars.
Signs:
- If the leaves from the trees fell at the same time in large heaps, to the harsh winter.
- If geese are hidden under the wing, expect cooling, severe frosts.
- If there are piles on the river, expect piles of bread.
- Early twilight in November speak of the arrival of early spring.
- The closer to the settlements there are hares, the colder the winter will be.
- If you find mosquitoes in November, warm winter is expected.
- If some trees in November are in the leaves, a harsh winter is expected.
Folk signs, customs, rituals for November related to church holidays: what is possible and what cannot be done
November is rich in various church holidays, so it is necessary to listen to them, and pay attention to the calendar. Below, the calendar presents a complete list of the holidays of the Orthodox Church for November 2018. There are no great holidays in November, and the twelve also. The only thing to note is that from November 28, the Christmas post, which ends before Christmas, originates.
November was considered a month when the last weddings were walking. It is necessary to complete all the weddings, marriage until November 14, because after this time the real winter occurs, and not the time for fun and holidays. In November, there are not many church holidays, but still our ancestors tried to adhere to customs. This month, as in others, certain rites were carried out.
The main rites and signs for November by day:
- Nov. 1. It is considered a full -fledged start of winter, so on this day chickens were cut, they were harvested for the winter. It was believed that the richer the crop was harvested, the colder the winter will be.
- November 2 It was customary to quarrel cabbage, as well as repair the fence. There were signs according to which, the stronger the fence will be, the better the crop next year.
- the 3rd of November It is considered the day of the first snow, so one of the signs is at home on this day. It was considered a bad sign during the first snow to go on the road. On the journey were sent only as necessary.
- November 4 Women's day was celebrated, it was called "Babya Intercessor." On this day it was believed, the more harvested, the more fierce the winter will be.
- November 5 It was considered the day of buzzing. It was on this day that they ate a lot of honey, as well as the owners who had apiary, buzzed. It was believed that the louder the owner of the hives buzzes, the more harvest he will be next year.
- November 6 Female gatherings began. The girls began to embroider, sew in the light of the beam.
- November 7 It was considered a memorial day. They recall all the unfortunate, poor, as well as the deceased. Memorial gatherings were arranged at home.
- November 8 It was believed that the souls of the dead fly to the grave in the form of birds. Therefore, it was necessary to leave a treat in the cemetery.
- November 9 They made promises to carry out some tasks or work. Certain plans for the next week, a month or even a year were drawn up.
- 10th of November Paraskeva Friday. It was believed that this is a woman’s intercessor. Sometimes small chapels were installed on the roads, which were called Fridays, in honor of Paraskeva.
- 11th of November It was considered the day of the sheep, as well as sheep. It was believed that it was the Holy Abraham, which is the patron of sheep, can save them from a wolf or death.
- November 12 - Hunting day. It was believed that at the first powder, it is necessary to go hunting and bring at least a hare home. If a person on this day came without a trophy, then the hunt promised to be unsuccessful all year. Therefore, on this day, neither themselves nor horses and dogs were spared in order to catch animals. The hare, which was caught on this day, was called the birthday.
- the 13th of November It was necessary to carefully engage in households. The day of St. Nicodemus, who, according to the ancient legend, saved the bakery in the monastery, was able to put out the fire with his hem.
- November 14th carried out the latest weddings. It was believed that it was impossible to deal with Kovalsky in the blacksmiths. Because you can frighten the happiness of the newlyweds.
- 15th of November It is necessary to be careful, because the duration of the night increases, the duration of the bright time of the day decreases. You need to be careful with fire.
- November 16 Carefully followed the weather. It was believed that starting from this day, it is already lying and not melting snow.
- November 17 It was considered the day of evil spirits. Therefore, it was undesirable to leave the house. At the same time, the neighbors were given neither coal nor fire. It was believed that if you give fuel materials to someone, then release your happiness from the house, the year will not be happy.
- November 18th The girls walked around the fence and scattered small coins, as well as needlework objects. This must be done in order to attract real husbands. Such a tradition was carried out by girls who were not married, and wanted to quickly find their lover.
- November 19i am St. Paul walking along the rivers and freezes them. Therefore, it was from this day that the ice began, and the reservoirs also froze.
- WITH 20 November Women began to spin and asked the patron of help in work.
- November 21 They consider the beginning of the Mikhailovsky festivities. This is the day when all work in the fields end, as well as cases related to the economy.
- November 22 Winter enters into force. Snow was observed almost everywhere, this means that winter is traveling on a white horse. If a thaw is observed, and snow drills, then this suggests that winter harnessed a peg horse into its sled.
- November 23 The day when they shone bread and half fed cattle. It was believed that in this way it is possible to protect animals from diseases, and all of them will survive the winter. Half of bread was stored at home. If some animal gets ill, it is necessary to put a little sacred bread under his feet and the cattle will recover.
- November 24 Fyodor's day and cold, winter winds arrive. Therefore, on this day it is quite cold and frosty. If on this day there are many stars in the sky, then next year a good harvest of berries and mushrooms is expected.
- November 25 The week of weddings ended. Therefore, the girls had to wait until next year and began the wedding season. On this day, snow falls, which no longer melts until spring, so you should not go out and knead dirt.
- November 26 All plants stop in growth, and the earth freezes until spring. Nothing else is growing. They prepared dumplings from flour of a new crop.
- November 27 Baby gatherings began. From this moment, the knock of weaving machines was heard, spent from flax and wool. Women gathered in small groups, spun, talked and sang songs.
- November 28 Guri arrives in Piegoy Kobyl. On this day, a thaw can be observed, as well as melt. It is believed that he drives away all the evil spirits, which is hiding in the ground under the snow. If on this day snow falls and does not melt, it can lie almost until spring.
- 29th of November It was considered the day of the Apostle Matthew. If a strong wind was observed, it was believed that the blizzard would be until the middle of winter, as well as snowstorms.
- November 30th They roll up the winter with a wheel. It was believed that the further the wheel would pass, the harsher the winter would be.
Wedding, marriage, wedding in November: signs
This is a month of weddings and weddings. All work in the fields end, and at the same time the post has not yet arrived. The weddings at this time were magnificent, a huge amount of food was present on the tables. It was believed that if a huge number of dishes are put up for a wedding, then the couple will be financially stable. The most interesting thing is that in our ancestors it was November that was considered a wedding ward and one of the main months for the implementation of weddings.
Wedding signs in November:
- In general, marrying in November was a good sign, but there were special dates that the newlyweds paid attention to. Because if you knit its fate these days, then the union will be strong, rich, as well as mental.
- The girls loved to marry the Kazan Mother of God, this is November 4. She was the patroness of women and the union promised to be strong. It was believed that matchmakers need to be sent until November 8, so that in 2 weeks it was possible to have time to organize a wedding, because after November 27 no one would spend the wedding, there were no weddings.
- The last day of the wedding was celebrated on November 27. Following him, the Christmas post began and it was impossible to marry. Therefore, everyone had to wait for the next year in order to open the wedding and marriage season.
- They also preferred a wedding on Paraskev Friday. It was believed that the unions created on this day would be strong, as well as calm, that is, without scandals.
Of particular importance was the weather, which was on the day of the wedding, because she promised the newlyweds a lot of new and interesting things. Those who married that day paid attention to climatic and weather conditions.
Weather on the wedding day:
- If snow or rain was observed on the day of marriage, then the life of the newlyweds promised to be strong and true
- If a severe frost was observed on this day, then the first -born of the couple is born strong and healthy
- If on this day there was a strong wind, it promised frivolity in a relationship, the newlyweds could change each other
- If during marriage was snowing with large flakes, it promised the newlyweds a hearty and wealthy family life
Born in November: signs
Regarding people born in November, there is also a lot of signs. People aged advised to pay attention to the time of the day, as well as the weather, which is outside the window during the birth of a child.
Signs:
- If sunny weather is observed on this day, a person will try to make his family happy and bring joy, fun into it.
- If on this day there is a heavy snowfall or blizzard, perhaps the child will be a scientist or busy in the field of science. Perhaps he will receive some kind of reward or even public recognition.
- They also paid attention to the time of the day. If a person was born 3 hours before or after the afternoon, then it promises working hands, it will be a hard worker. He can achieve significant success at work.
- People who are born at night usually become very smart. All acquaintances come to them for advice.
In general, regarding people born in November, there is a sign that if a baby is born at this time, this promises death to someone from close relatives. But there is no direct evidence of this note.
Feast of the Kazan Mother of God: signs
Our ancestors have long revered the holiday of the Kazan Mother of God. This icon is famous for its miraculous capabilities, and also heals. On this day, liturgy is held in the Orthodox churches. Many folk signs and rites are associated with this day.
Rite in the garden:
- It was on November 4 that it was customary to go out into the garden and scatter salt. This promised a good harvest for the next year.
- Next, they took the icon of the Kazan Mother of God and bypassed the whole garden around the perimeter.
- After that, a meal was arranged directly on their personal plot.
- Such a ceremony made it possible to improve the crop, also sanctify the ground, and save it from various diseases. They paid a lot of attention to the weather on this day.
Signs:
- If it rained in the morning, then in the evening it necessarily turned into snow and promised the appearance of ice
- If a large harvest has been harvested by this day, then the winter will be very harsh. They also paid attention to the presence of precipitation
- If there were storm rain, it promised the bad weather for a long period of time
- If on this day there was no precipitation, then the next year promised to be bad on the crop
Feast of Mikhail Archangel: Signs
November 21 - the holiday of Mikhail Archangel, is often called Mikhailov day. This is a holiday among the Orthodox, which is famous for fun, as well as joy. It was this archangel that was considered the most fair among all other angels, he was the first intercessor of people before the Lord God.
On this day, it is necessary to help the poor, so the rich often provided monetary assistance to the poor, as well as the poor. They paid a lot of attention to weather conditions, because this day was considered the end of all work on the field, as well as the time before the Christmas post. A lot of weather signs are associated with this day.
The weather sketches:
- If a severe frost is observed on this day, then warming will come soon. There will be crackling frosts in December and in January
- If fog is observed on this day, then there will be a thaw soon. This winter will not be very cold, and will differ in a large amount of warming
- If Mikhailov’s day is good sunny weather, wait for frost in January and February
- If on this day there are many acorns on oak, in winter it will be warm
- If there are practically no cones on the trees, the winter will be fierce
Regarding this day there were many other signs that are not related to the weather. It was believed that people born on November 21 will be endowed with special forces. Perhaps they will even be psychics or folk healers. People born on this day will be happy.
The day was held on Mikhailov some rites:
- It was believed that it was necessary to go to the bathhouse early in the morning. Then you will be healthy all year, and the diseases will be bypassed
- On this day, housewives set their magnificent tables and carried out festivities that could continue until the Christmas post
- On this day, it was customary to bake pies with meat and treat all those in need
Folk signs for November for every day
Many folk signs are connected with November, because our ancestors paid attention to changes in the weather, as well as all sorts of subtleties that occur with nature and heaven.
Folk signs for every day:
- If on November 1 there is a slush, then cold winter and crackling frosts will come soon. If the birds fly low, it promises a cold winter.
- On November 2, they paid attention to the behavior of wolves. If the beast was seen near their housing, they were waiting for troubles in the family. Perhaps there will be some disgrace or misunderstanding with relatives. If you saw wolf traces, it promises financial difficulties. Wolf howl means that winter will be harsh. It was believed that the closer the predators come to the settlements of people, the colder the winter will be.
- the 3rd of November. If on this day warm, good weather was observed, it promised snowy, sunny winter. If there was wet snow, then spring promised to be late and cold.
- If on November 4 heavy snow was on, then rapid cooling and winter with frosts were expected. If this day is sunny, then it will get colder very soon and winter will come.
- November 5. If snow falls, then the next year there will be a large amount of crop.
- November 6. If there are many stars in the sky at night, expect good, pleasant news. You may improve your financial situation.
- November 7 was considered the day of all the deceased. Therefore, if at this time you dream of one of the relatives who are no longer alive, be sure to remember it and go to the grave. They say that after 40 days the true winter will come.
- On November 8, commemorative days continued. It is necessary to remember all the living, as well as the dead. If snow is observed, then the cold and snowy winter will come soon.
- November 9. Day of promises, and necessarily fulfilled. If you promised something on this day and did not fulfill, the next year promises to be a failure for you.
- On November 10, you can’t reduce any gossip, discuss anyone, because all year you will constantly curse with someone. You can’t bathe children, it is believed that after this procedure, the child will hurt all year.
- On November 11, it was considered the day of shepherds. If some kind of animal or cattle dies, then all year your family will live in poverty.
- November 12. If you saw a wolf, then the winter will be cold. It is necessary to feed the birds, then all year for you will be rich and happy.
- November 13 - Nicodima Day. If a fire occurs, it is necessary to sell housing, to move. Because you will not have happiness in this house.
- November 14th. If there are not fallen leaves on the trees, it is to a cold, inconspicuous winter.
- 15th of November. If there are any troubles with fire, then the whole year will be unhappy. Perhaps one of your loved ones will hurt. Therefore, more carefully with fire on this day.
- November 16 is considered Anna's Day. If there is no snow, then the next year will be productive.
- On November 17, it is advisable not to go anywhere on business. It is worth spending all day at home. This is the best period for the implementation of general cleaning, as well as in order to throw away old, unnecessary things.
- If on November 18 there is snowfall, this is to a warm, snowy winter. If on this day you met a man, maybe fate sends a future spouse.
- If snow is observed on November 19, then the winter will be snowy. If wet and raw weather is observed, to frosty and cold winter.
- If on November 20 the ice froze on the rivers, then it will lie until next year. If you notice that the bird hides the beak under the wing, wait for the cold, harsh winter.
- November 21 - Mikhailov Day. You must either visit yourself, or invite you to yourself. Then the year will be happy and rich. If wet snow is observed, then belated spring with a large amount of precipitation is expected.
- November 22 - Matron Day. If there is an angry early in the morning on the trees, then wait for the speed of winter.
- If on November 23 you saw a strong fog in the morning, it will get warmer soon. If there is snowfall, on the contrary, expect cooling and crackling frosts.
- November 24. If this day is very cold, wait for the speed of winter. It will last long.
- November 25. If snow falls out, it does not lie down for long, and it will melt until February. If there is clear weather, then the onset of winter is delayed and will last a very long time.
- November 26. If on this day you will be invited to visit dumplings from the flour of the new crop, then the year will be rich and happy.
- November 27 - Filippov day. If severe frosts are observed, then winter will last long. On this day, it is recommended to wash themselves early in the morning. This promises health, as well as good luck next year. If the day is wet snow on the Filippes, then the spring will be rainy, slush.
- On November 28, it is considered the beginning of the Christmas post. If it is snowing, then it will lie until late spring.
- 29th of November. If you were invited to visit and covered a rich, lean table, all year for you will be successful.
- On November 30, the forearm was celebrated, festivities were carried out, with the invitation of winter. If frost is observed on this day, then expect a long and cold winter. If it is snowing, it will not stop soon, but snowfalls will last.
In November, there are not many great church holidays, but there are several dates that should be read. This month is also considered the most successful for marriage and weddings.