Some folk features for February

Many people are eagerly awaiting the approach of spring. And when February comes, it's not far off. This is the last cold month, when winter struggles with the spring for its rights. But no matter how she tried, the air is already feeling the approach of the long-awaited heat.

Such a short February

According to the tear-off calendar this is the last month of winter, although even after its expiration, it does not want to give up its rights. The name came from the Latin word "fevuaria", which in translation means "a festival of cleansing".

February is the shortest month of the year. In an ordinary year, it lasts for 28 days, in a leap year - for one day more. In the people this month is also called "snowball", "fierce", "stenzhen", "bogogrey", "meadow".

People's signs for February

People have long believed in signs that have been accumulating from generation to generation. Their huge number, and they came to us from ancient times. Beliefs are based on people's life experience. People's signs for February can help us predict the weather in the future, tell us whether to wait for a good harvest, tell when winter will end. Believe these tips or not, it's up to you.

According to numerous observations of our ancestors, there are various folk features for February. Here are some of them.

About animals and plants

In February, fish begin to revive in the reservoirs. On the poplars, bird cherry, birch, hazelnut kidneys develop. If this month there is a lot of frost in the trees, then in the summer bees will gather a lot of honey.

About the weather

People's signs for February were collected from generation to generation. The rural population in particular believes in them. According to observations of the smoke from the chimney, the inhabitants could predict the weather: if the smoke is up, there will be frost, and if it drips on the ground, a heavy snowfall is expected.

People's signs of the weather for February suggest that this month is expected seven cold morning performances: three to February 24, three after and one this very day. According to the folk calendar, February 24 is called Vlasy.

Sometimes we can observe a phenomenon like thunder in February. People's signs say that it is to strong winds. If there is not enough snow, then a summer drought should be expected.

Popular signs of February by day

On February 1, according to the folk calendar, Makari day (in honor of the Monk Makarii the Great of Egypt). On this day, they judge what the weather will be like in February. The bright sun portends the early spring; If there are a lot of bright stars in the sky at night, then the winter will go away and reluctantly.

February 2 - Efimov's day (in memory of the Monk Efim the Great). Sunny weather says that there will be an early spring. But if the blizzard, then in the oil week is to expect the same weather.

February 3 - Maksimov Day (in memory of the Monks Maximus the Confessor and Maximus the Greek). On this day, watch the evening sky. Bright red sunset says that tomorrow will be frosty cloudless weather. If a young month rests on its horns in a cloud, then in the fall it will be a good harvest of cereals.

February 4 is the day of Timothy the half-winter (in memory of the apostle Timothy). It is believed that the creep has already passed. On this day, frost may be stronger than on January 31. It is noticed that it is after Timothy that blizzards and blizzards begin to sweep. If the snow is deep, wait for a good harvest of bread.

February 6 - Aksinya-poluhlebnitsa, Aksinya-half-winter. This day is a turning point in winter. People's signs for the month of February say that what Aksinya is, this will be spring.

February 7 read Gregory the Theologian. The weather is judged on what will be next winter. The day from morning till noon says about the weather in the first half of winter, and from noon till evening - about the remaining half.

On 9 February, villagers were engaged in spinning dog wool. It was believed that if you do this work today, the yarn will gain healing power. A marked web in the corner foreshadowed the appearance of money in the house.

On February 10th - the day of Ephraim the Syrian, the baker, the jester, windy. On this day, the housekeeper celebrates his name-day. He must be forced in every way: leave him some porridge and tobacco. If you kill an insect seen in the dwelling, the householder will be offended and the house will be abandoned by luck.

On February 12, three non-spinning prelates are worshiped. It is better for women to refuse spinning. On this day, people observed a one-day fast: their diet consisted of raw onions, bread and kvass. It was believed that this one-day fast will save from spring diseases.

On February 13, Nikita Novgorodsky is honored, who is the guardian of lightning and fires.

On February 14, the holy martyr Trifon, the mantel caster , is worshiped. On this day they plotted against rodents and insects so that they do not harm the household.

February 15 - a great holiday, the Presentation of the Lord. It is believed that winter meets spring in this day. If at least once a day the sun came out, then the meeting took place. If not, the winter will not yield to its rights for a long time.

February 16 is the day of Simeon and Anna. On this day, they took out and repaired all the inventory, beginning to prepare for the spring work.

February 17 is the day of Nikolai the Student. In the forest, wolves "weddings".

February 18 - Agafia day (in memory of the martyr Agafia). People believed that cow death was wandering around the villages. To scare her away, bats with the smell of tar were hung in barns. Still the village women undressed and at midnight went "to beat the cow's death" (the first animal or person that they would meet). It was unlucky for those travelers who met them on the way!

February 19 is the day of Vukola-calf, when cows begin to calve.

On February 20, people accepted pies with onion stuffing. If the wind is at noon, then the spring harvest will be good.

February 21 is the day of Zacharias the sickle-maker, it is customary to inspect sickles and sprinkle them with holy water.

February 22 - Valentine's day-dropper, it is customary to start weaving bast shoes.

February 23 revered the memory of the Monk Prokhor Pechersky. The weather that stands on this day indicates what the summer and autumn will be like.

On February 24, the memory of the PriestMartyr Vlasy is considered to be the patron of livestock. On this day, severe frost occurs almost every winter.

February 25 is the day of the Iberian Icon of the Mother of God. Attend the church and pray for the health of each family member.

February 26 is honored the memory of Martinian. On this day, young families meet in a common circle and share their impressions of family life.

On February 27 they honor the memory of the Equal-to-the-Apostles Cyril. Good weather portends strong frosts.

February 28 - Onisim-ovchar, winter hibernation. Winter in the spring is struggling, who will take the championship. At Onisim yarn was exposed to frost for bleaching.

February 29 - Kasyanov Day. In the national calendar this is a bad date: it is sent to people and livestock.

Is it really spring soon?

When the month of February comes to an end, the last month of winter, people are already tired of the cold and snow, from the low gray sky. So you want to bask under the rays of the spring sun, hear the chirping of birds, pass along the green grass! Winter will soon recede, turning into dirty puddles and flowing into rivers with merry murmuring brooks. The nature will come to life, and with it people will also start: busy summer residents will rush to their plots, cheerful companies will organize picnics in the fresh air.