Winter signs associated with various natural phenomena. Winter signs: natural weather forecast

This article describes folk winter signs for the harvest, spring, and summer.

People have been trying to unravel the secrets of nature since ancient times. Predicting the state of natural phenomena helped determine what winter would be like. Thanks to this, it was possible to be well prepared for frost.

• In ancient times, people's lives were completely dependent on the vagaries of nature, and no one could even think that one day it would be possible to find out the weather from a news broadcast on TV or using the Internet.
• Forecasts were made based on observations and signs, and this knowledge was passed on from generation to generation.
• Most of the signs exist specifically for the coming winter, since it is important to know what this season will be like - warm or cold, snowy or without snow, winter will come early or late.
• This article describes folk signs for winter, for harvest, for spring and summer.

Folk signs of early and late winter

There are the most popular signs for the coming winter. People were afraid of severe frosts, as perennial crops in the garden and fields suffered from them. If signs predict a severe winter, then gardeners covered winter crops, buried trees and shrubs, and dug up other plants and hid them in the cellar. These are the folk signs of early and late winter:

Modern gardeners still pay attention to these signs. They help you find out what winter will be like and prepare for it in advance. low temperatures or to heavy snowfalls.

Folk signs of warm and cold winter, winter weather

Based on winter weather, you can predict what spring or the upcoming summer will be like, as well as the harvest. Previously, there were more signs associated with winter than with other seasons. Many signs have grown into proverbs that we still hear today. For example: “A lot of snow, a lot of bread”, “The frost is not great, but it doesn’t tell you to stand”, “The stronger the winter, the more more like spring" and so on. Here are the folk signs of warm and cold winter, winter weather:

Folk winter signs for schoolchildren. They are studied in the elementary grades in natural history, so that children pay attention to how nature can be - different and unpredictable.

Folk signs in living and inanimate nature in winter for the future harvest

People who are involved in land work and planting green crops are always interested in finding out in winter what the harvest will be like in the coming summer. Our ancestors knew how to do this based on folk signs in a living and inanimate nature. Take a closer look at how nature behaves in winter and you will know what the future harvest will be like - it’s interesting.

Winter signs in living and inanimate nature for spring and summer

By the behavior of nature in winter, you can find out what summer or spring will be like and when they will come. Winter cold quickly gets boring and people look forward to warm days. Therefore, there are a lot of winter signs in living and inanimate nature for spring and summer:

It is always interesting to study omens, and it is very funny to observe the behavior of nature, especially if the omens come true.

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December is the last, twelfth month of the year - a month of cheerful and joyful holidays, but also of severe, severe frosts and deceptive blizzards. In Rus' it used to be called jelly, among the Poles - “gruzden”, and among the Serbs - “wolf month”.
“December ends the year and opens the real winter.”

General December signs

Large frost, mounds of snow and deeply frozen ground in December - for the harvest.

In December, the water in the well is quiet - a sign of a good winter, noisy - a sign of frost, storms and blizzards.

In December, winter lays down white canvases, and frost builds bridges across rivers.

In December the frost increases, but the day arrives.

In December there are usually up to four thaws.

In December there are seven weather conditions: it blows, blows, swirls, tears and sweeps.

At the end of December the sun turns to summer, winter begins to frost.

The year ends in December, winter begins.

The month of December ends old grief, and lays the path for the new year with new happiness.

December is the month of large wolf packs.

December is the month of the first white trails.

December - the year ends.

December is snowy and cold - it will be a fertile year.

The December wind from the north foretells bitter frosts.

If in December there is a lot of frost, mounds of snow, deeply frozen ground - this is for the harvest.

If a lot of snow fell in December, which did not have time to melt, but lies in large drifts, then expect good harvest of bread.

If there are frequent winds in December, then in March and April there will be slush in the yard.

If snow drifts close to the fence, expect cloudy and rainy summer, and if there is a small gap left, then the summer promises to be great.

Green sneezes on alder branches sing “tilly-tip” - to the frost.

Frost in December - for the oat harvest.

We brought a spruce into the house, and she brought a blizzard with her.

The north wind in December means bitter frosts.

Warm December- to a long winter and late cold spring.

Steady snowstorm weather means good swarming of bees.

December folk calendar

December 1 (Plato and Roman Day). Whatever the weather is on this day, such it will be throughout the winter.

People used to say: “Plato and Roman mean winter to us.” If you say to the martyrs Plato and Romanus: “Plato and Romanus, put some in my pocket,” then there will be money all year long.
Signs December 1

Look at winter from Plato and Roman to praise it on Maslenitsa.

As is the first day of December, so is winter.

If a mosquito flies around the room at Roman, wait for a thaw.

A crow wanders along the road towards Roman - to the warmth.

December takes everything and gives nothing.

December 2 (Andrian's name day). If northern birds arrive on this day, then you should expect early frosts.

Also - Avdey the Guardian.

The patron saint of this day was responsible for the economy and peace in the house. In order to prevent any evil spirits from sneaking into the house, it was necessary to take an ax and knock with its butt on all the jambs, door and window frames.

What the weather is like on this day is the same during haymaking.

It was believed that from this day a winter sleigh route was established, and Saint Proclus was asked to establish it. On Proclus, all evil spirits underground are cursed so that they do not come out.

Proclus is cursed by the evil spirits.

As is Proclus, so is June.

Until Proclus, don't expect any good from the road.

If it snows on this day, then it will rain in June.

On this day, according to popular belief, Winter herself rides across the earth in a snow-white fur coat and with her icy breath brings snow patterns to the surface. window glass. From this day on, Vedovsk thaws often began, from which the roads became completely muddy, but Vedovsky frosts also occurred. They said about them: “Vvedensky frosts do not cause winter.”

Introduction - the gate of winter.

Introduction - thick ice cream (frosty).

The introduction breaks the ice (thaw).

Introduction came - winter brought.

If it’s frosty on Vvedenye, then wait for hot days in the summer.

Vvedensky frosts do not cause winter.

In the oven, the millet porridge turns brown - it looks like snow.

December 5 (Prokop). From this day on, a good sleigh path was established; more often than not, enough snow had already fallen so that there was a need for winter roads suitable for both walking and sleighing. On Prokopyev day, this was exactly what was supposed to be done; usually roads were paved by the entire village, after which a hearty treat was arranged for all the workers.

Prokop came and dug up a snowdrift, stepped in the snow and dug a road.

The excavation treads on the snow - the roads are torn.

December 6 (Mitrofanin Day). If there is snowfall and north wind on this day, then on June 6 you should expect north wind and rain.

Also Memorial Day of Alexander Nevsky.

On this day they always remembered fallen soldiers and wondered about those who went to war or served in the army. To do this, you need to catch the spider and put it in a jar, which you then tie up. After six (sometimes eight) days they look to see if he is alive. If he's alive. then the person they are guessing about is also alive. Or the spider needs to be put in a pot. The insect begins to weave a web. If it begins to do this from the very top of the pot, then the person being told fortunes will soon return home.

The clouds are floating low - the cold is close.

Clouds are burning at sunset - the weather will be clear.

December 7(Katerina Sannitsa). On this day, people organized mass celebrations, opened carriages, began fortune telling and organized sleigh races. On December 7, the girls looked out for suitors, and the men prayed to Katerina to protect them from their harmful wife.

Saint Catherine is revered by the Russian people as the patroness of marriage and brides, pregnant women, as well as an assistant during childbirth. On the night of this day one could tell fortunes about marriage. To do this, you had to break off a twig from the apple tree, put it under the pillow and ask to show your betrothed. Young man it was possible to bewitch. To do this, they rolled a loaf of bread from a rye ear, which was placed at the door, to an item quietly taken from the guy they liked, and then around this item in circles. The girls believed that the guy near her house would also walk in circles. From this day on, the winter transport service opened, and merchants were preparing for a long journey with goods.

December is rolling its way towards Catherine.

December 8 (Clima is cold). On this day, according to legend, there is severe frost and wolves walk in a pack around the newborn’s hut.

At this time, it was already established throughout the country real winter, and from white snow the house became much lighter. Therefore, it was possible to do handicrafts, spinning, and embroidery near the window, and not just under a torch. It was believed that Clement could only begin any important work on an empty stomach.

The frost poured white roses on Clement.

Clement makes the man cry.

A big frost is coming over Clement.

The frost on Klim drove a wedge into the cold of winter.

December 9 (St. George's Day). In the old days, it was on this day that the ownership of the peasants passed from one master to another. In 1649, this tradition was canceled and this is where the saying “Here’s St. George’s Day comes to you, grandma.”

Also - St. George the Victorious.

Remembrance Day of St. George the Victorious, who is popularly called Yegor or Yuri and whose second name day falls on May 6 (Yuri warm). After Yury's day, people, as usual, went to the wells to listen to the water. If you couldn’t hear the splash of water, it foreshadowed warm winter. On this day, before the journey, a prayer was always served for well-being on the upcoming journey. By Yegoryev's Day it was customary to caulk windows and cellars.

There are two Yuri in Rus' - one cold (winter), the other hungry (spring).

If you don’t repay your debt before St. George’s Day, you’ll be in debt all your life.

Yuri collects a cold rent.

If there is frost before Yegoryev’s Day, the sowing of oats next year will end on May 6th.

December 10(Sign of Saint Roman). On this day, the upcoming weather is judged by the stars and winds. If you face the direction of the wind from the north, it will take all your sorrows and sorrows with you. People pray to the Holy Roman for relief from the punishment of infertility. By this day, the fish should all be hiding in the pools and pits for the winter, but the burbot, whitefish and frogs are swimming out to spawn.

They always expected something special from this day and looked closely at the starry sky, the flight of birds, clouds and listened to the wind. Everything in nature contained signs for those who mastered the art of interpreting signs and symbols. On this day, they used the clouds and stars to guess about the future weather. It was believed that if you stand facing the north wind at dawn, all troubles and adversities will go away with it. They prayed to Saint Roman the Wonderworker for the resolution of infertility - according to legend, this saint, through his prayer, asked “many barren wives to give birth to children.” People believed that by this day the fish should have buried themselves in wintering pits and pools, prepared for the winter, and burbot, whitefish and vendace began to spawn.

December 11th. Irinarch's day. According to signs on Irinarch, they “listen to the water” for success in future affairs. If you hear some tinkling in the well, you should expect monetary profit next year, but if the water is silent, there is nothing to count on success.

On this day they also tell fortunes using coins. To do this, you need to throw a handful of coins into the nearest snowdrift, and then take them out from there. If the first one comes across small coin- don’t expect success in business, but if it’s big, the year will be successful.

On this day they tried to see the jay, which was considered a prophet. If on her day she flies to the window and starts screaming at him, this is a good sign: the jay heralds happiness.

December 12 (Paramon Winter Pointer). If in this There won't be a lot of snow - it's worth waiting for week-long snowfalls.

On this day, snow was removed from the roofs, and, according to legend, this had to be done with a broom and brooms, but not with shovels, so that the roof would not become leaky. In general, the broom was treated with great respect; it was believed that it was endowed with special magical properties. It was impossible to sweep the floor with different brooms in one hut, otherwise wealth would disperse to the corners. On this day they made predictions about the weather for the whole winter; to do this they had to look at the morning dawn. A crimson dawn means cold winds, a clear morning means clear December, a snowy morning means blizzards.

If the valleys snow, the blizzard will blow for another seven days.

On Paramon, the earth turns to stone, the river freezes.

December 13 (Day of St. Andrew the First-Called). On this day, people are supposed to “listen” to the water; to do this, they go out to rivers, lakes or wells in the evening. If the water is calm, this means that the winter will be warm, without snowstorms. If the water splashes and hums, it means we must expect storms and serious frosts. If the water is very agitated, it means trouble. On this day, girls could tell fortunes about their betrothed. To see your fiance in a dream, you need to sow flax in a pot of soil. Over it, you need to read the “Our Father” nine times standing, nine times on your knees and nine times sitting, and then say the following conspiracy words: “Holy Andrew, I sow flax on you, give me to the nobility, for whom I will be that flax.” tear it up,” and go to bed. To find out whether a girl will get married soon, you need to pick a branch of an apple tree or any other fruit tree on this day and put it in water. If leaves bloom on it before Christmas, then in the spring the girl will get married. For fortune telling to be truthful and accurate, you must definitely ask St. Andrew the First-Called for help and fast for a week before this day.

If it snows on St. Andrew's Day, it will remain there for 100 days.

December 14 (Naumov day). People said about this day: “Nahum came, the winter wind blew.”

On the day of the Holy Prophet Nahum, children were sent to school - this day can be called the original Russian day of September 1. They prayed to Saint Naum, asking him to give him some advice - to teach him, they said: “A head without a mind is like a lantern without a fire,” “If you don’t study, you can’t weave bast shoes.”

December 15. Day of Habakkuk. If there is a lot of snow in mid-December, there will be a rich harvest of herbs in the summer.

December 16. Ivan Silent. This day is dedicated to the memory of St. John the Silent, and on December 16 it was supposed to chat as little as possible, talk about oneself in order to avoid absurdities and rumors, and in no case make promises. They said: “Ivan is silent, good rumors are growing the business.” As they say, people were afraid to “wash dirty linen in public.” It was believed that the one who fulfilled this covenant would be eloquent all year and with the power of words would be able to resolve conflicts and reconcile those who had quarreled.

December 17 (Varvarin Day). Particularly severe frosts were expected for Barbara the Great Martyr, which continued over the next few days. It was believed that this was one of the coldest days, and the cold on Varvara is second only to Epiphany. Saint Barbara was considered the intercessor of women; pregnant women prayed to her.

Towards cold weather the sky is sprinkled with stars; to warm weather it is blind and dim.

Winter will seal the road to Varvara.

December 18(day of Savva the seal). According to legends, Savva continues Varvara’s work “Varvara pavers, and Savva lays” - it becomes a little warmer. On this day you can’t argue about who has a horse.

People also said that Savva continues the work of Varvara - he freezes rivers and lakes. It was with this day that the saying was connected: “Varvara is paving, Savva is sharpening nails, Nikola is nailing.”

Savva is generous in the cold.

If Savva rolls away, the earth will be well covered.

The bullfinch sings in the snow, blizzard and slush.

December 19 (Nikola Zimny, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, cold Nicholas). Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker was considered the patron saint of all sailors and travelers. According to popular belief, on December 19, St. Nicholas the saint in the form of a kind grandfather walks across the earth, dispersing everything. dark forces. Nicholas the Saint is also considered the patron saint of marriages. They like to say about Nikola: “You can’t beat your betrothed with a horse,” “whoever you marry will be born into him,” thereby confirming the belief in the power of St. Nicholas to bind the fate of the betrothed. This day was considered the deadline for various kinds transactions, payments and business contracts. On this day, the weather was also especially closely monitored.

Winter is hard on Nikola.

Winter sweeps over Nikola - there is no road.

Nikola will say that Yegory will pave the floor.

Ask Nikola, and he will say: I will save you.

If winter closes in on Michaelmas, then it will unshackle on Nikola.

We carried the winter on a sled to Nikola, and here comes the thaw.

If winter covers its tracks before Nikolin's day, the road will not stand.

The Nikolsky convoy is more expensive than gold for the boyar treasury.

Winter covers Nikola's roofs with icy tar.

If Nikola is cold and clear - for the grain-bearing year.

The height of the summer grass will depend on how much snow there is that day.

December 20 (Ambrose Day). It was on this day that all the winter holidays of the current year ended, and the girls sat down to sew for the upcoming dowry. People said: “Ambrose threw away the holidays,” there will be no more before Christmas national holidays. All that remained was to wait for Merry Christmas and Christmastide.

Winter is cold - summer is hot, winter warmth- summer cold.

The snow is dense and wet - for a wet summer, dry and light - for a dry summer.

The sun is in a foggy circle - expect a snowstorm.

The sun sets in the clouds - snowfall.

21 December. Anfisa's Day. On this day, the girls were engaged in handicrafts: spinning, weaving, embroidering. It was believed that on this day an extra eye was an evil eye, so on these evenings they discouraged a girl’s beauty from being damaged. To protect yourself from the evil eye, you could tie a silk thread around your wrist.

December 22(Anna Winter). People believed that it was from this day that the real winter began. The shortest day of the year.

It was believed that on December 22 the real harsh winter. On this day, pregnant women had to observe strict fast(on other days they are exempt from fasting), avoid any quarrels and troubles, and avoid being seen by the crippled and disabled. There were other prohibitions: you cannot light a fire, knit, embroider, so as not to accidentally harm the unborn child - it was believed that the fire kindled on this day could leave a red mark on the child’s body, tangled threads would twist his umbilical cord, and wretched and ugly people whom he saw his mother may pass on her injuries to the baby.

The sun is for summer, winter is for frost.

Opoka (lace) on trees for Anna’s conception - for the harvest.

Anna finally establishes winter.

December 23. Mina Day. The Great Martyr Mina is considered a healer of eye diseases - this saint really had the gift of miracles and really healed eye diseases. It was believed that it not only bestows healing on the eyes, but also removes the veil from the eyes, which prevents one from distinguishing good from evil, truth from lies. People turned to him with a request for spiritual insight.

If the snow falls right up to the fence, it’s a bad summer, but if there’s a gap, it’s a fruitful summer.

December 24. Nikon day. On this day, one was supposed to pray to Saint Nikon so that he would calm the soul and drive away the evil spirits that were trying with all their might to get into the house. People said: “Nikon stands at the icons.”

December 25 (Spirodon Solstice). If the sun shines brightly on this day, spring will be early, and the New Year will be frosty and clear. If there is a storm outside, expect long cold weather and the New Year will be gray and warm.

This is the day of the solstice - the most long night and himself short day per year. “Sun for summer - winter for frost,” they say about this day. It was believed that Spiridon himself turns the sun to summer and makes sure that it does not hide from people, and from that day on the sun dresses up in a festive sundress and kokoshnik, gets into a cart and travels to warm countries.

Based on the weather of the first 12 days following Spiridon, the weather of each of the 12 months of the coming year was judged.

From the solstice of the day he will arrive at least as fast as a sparrow.

If the sun is bright, radiant - New Year It will be frosty, clear, and if it is gloomy and there is frost on the trees, it will be warm and cloudy.

Spiridon's Day determines the character of the entire winter.

December 26(day of the martyr Eustratus, Eugene). People said: “The martyr Eustratus is glad of the sun.” From this day they begin to observe the weather for the next twelve days, believing that every day they predict the corresponding weather for the next 12 months.

It was believed that on this day witches organize gatherings and get-togethers, where they decide how to deprive people sunlight and warmth. You cannot use foul language on this day, otherwise witches will fall from the sky right on the head of the offender. You couldn’t even leave a broom on the porch, otherwise the witches would take it away.

27th of December. Filimonov day. The darkest days of the year had arrived; it was believed that at this time echidnas and kikimoras came out into the light of God, huddled against the windows, and scratched at the doors. To scare away evil spirits, it was necessary to wash oneself more often on this day - the undead are most afraid of water.

December 28th. Trifonov day. From that day on, the day began to increase, and people, in the fight against evil spirits Allies have appeared - the sun's rays, which pierce the evil spirits and drive them away from houses.

Red rainbows are visible in the sky - the frost will be threatening.

There will be severe frost if the cat is looking for warmth in the morning.

If the water decreases in winter, summer will be clear.

If there is frost in winter, there is dew in summer.

If there is little snow in winter, there will be little rain in summer.

If there is a lot of moisture in winter, then summer will be good and warm.

If there was frost at night, snow will not fall during the day.

If the snow is deep, the bread is good.

December 29 (Ageev day). If there is frost on the windows in the morning on this day, Christmas will be warm, and if the cold is strong, this will be the weather until January 7th.

The prophet Haggai was believed to instruct righteous life and especially notes the love of work in a person. If a lot of frost falls on this day - deep snow will fall on Christmastide, frost will strike - the cold will last until Epiphany. It was possible to find out about the weather during Christmas time in this way. That night, according to ancient custom, fires were lit and little men made of snow were thrown into them. If the flame went out soon, clear, sunny weather was expected for Christmastide.

Haggai sows frost.

If the frost is strong and has curled the spirit into curls (patterns on the glass), it will freeze for another twenty days.

If there is severe frost on Haggai, he will crackle all Christmastide and stand until Epiphany.

If there is frost on the trees, the holidays will be warm.

December 30th. On this night (from 30 to 31) people used to make fires and throw snowmen there. If the flame continued to burn, Christmastide will be cloudy and snowy.

In the old days, this day was called Danilov’s day, and since it is the penultimate day in the month of December, they usually said: “Daniil hastens December.”

On Daniel's day the Holy Spirit and incense smelled.

On Danil’s day, the housewife lit the stove so that there would be enough heat for two days.

If there is frost on this day, it will be warm in a week.

There are snowstorms in December - bees will swarm well.

There is frost on the prophet Daniel - warm Christmastide.

Danila is rushing December.

31th of December(Simeon or otherwise Modestra, Novolet e ). On this day, people slaughtered pigs for the festive table and prepared for the holiday.

Saint Modest is known as the patron saint of livestock, and therefore in the Tale of the Saints a prayer is assigned to him in case of bestial death. According to legend, on this day all evil spirits are released that seek to harm people. Therefore, it was impossible to leave milk in an open container - evil spirits they will climb. Under no circumstances should they leave knives on the table unattended - the evil spirits will play around, and then disaster will not be far away.

December old year ends, lays a new path with new happiness.

The wind blows from the west or southwest - warming will occur.

Since ancient times, people have believed in omens. Thanks to folk beliefs You could not only find out about upcoming events in your life, but also predict the weather. To this day, many are trying to predict the appearance of frost or thaw, to find out what the summer will be like or how long the rains will last. In winter, as a rule, our ancestors made forecasts for spring and summer. So what do they mean signs of winter and what can you find out with their help?

Folk signs about the weather

With the arrival of bullfinches, people learned about imminent frosts and snowstorms. If you see a bullfinch, then you know that winter will soon take control and you need to dress warmer.

If the snow falls early, then spring will be early. If the ground is covered with a thick layer of snow only at the end of December or in January, then spring is expected to be protracted.

If there was little snow all winter, then the summer will be very dry. It is quite possible that there will be a drought, and rains will be rare and short-lived. In the old days, such a sign meant disaster: after all, if there is no rain, there will not be a good harvest.

If a lot of snow fell before mid-December, then at the beginning of summer there will be frequent heavy rains.

If on winter time there were few frosts, and it can be called relatively warm, then this folk sign tells us that the summer is coming cold.

If crows croak and circle over houses in a large flock, it means frost.

If smoke comes out of the chimney in a column, expect bitter frosts. If the smoke leans to the side, then this sign foreshadows warm weather.

Sparrows scream - to a blizzard and blizzard. If sparrows play and chirp in the whole flock, then this is a harbinger of a thaw.

If the sky is blue above the forest, this means warmer weather and light snowfall.

If the cat in the house went to bed at the earliest warm place- This bad omen , wait for the onset of cold weather.

If the snow falls in large flakes, then this means wet weather and a blizzard.

The sky at night is clear and the stars are clearly visible - there could be severe frost.

If flies appear in the house in winter and begin to fly around the room, this means warming will soon occur.

If during the day the Sun is shrouded in haze, then this means that bad weather and a blizzard are approaching.

If you hear a strong echo in the evening, it could be frosty.

Signs about the future

Most folk signs of winter predict the weather several weeks in advance, and also indicate weather summer and spring. But besides this, in winter you could find out about your future.

If you see a shooting star on a winter night, you will be happy all year.

Slipping out of the blue means good news.

See a coin in the snow - good omen , foreshadowing quick profit.

There is also a popular belief according to which you can find out your future a year in advance. To do this, you need to fall with your back into the snow in such a way that your entire body is imprinted on the snow from head to toe. After this, you need to stand up and carefully examine your print. If the head turns out to be small - a year will pass without any problems or worries. If it’s big, you’ll be spinning like a squirrel in a wheel all year. If the print is even, the year will be happy; if there are strong dents, then many difficulties await you. If you want in detail, you can do this on our website.

Folk signs played important role V human life and passed on from generation to generation. Using these signs, hunters decided when they could go hunting, and travelers knew whether to go on a long journey.

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Winter signs divided into short-term and long-term. The former gave a forecast for the coming winter days, and the latter made it possible to predict what spring and summer would be like. People began to be introduced to these numerous folk signs about winter from childhood. And in order to be better remembered, they were put into proverbs and sayings, many of which have survived to this day.

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Signs of a cold winter

The following Russian folk signs will tell you what the weather will be like and when to expect severe frosts:

• The leaves on the trees stay on all autumn - the winter will be harsh.
• There was a rich summer harvest of berries - to the cold.
• In October, birch and oak trees fall into different time- expect severe frosts.
• Squirrels make large reserves of nuts - for the harsh winter.
• The rowan produced a lot of berries - also due to severe frosts.
• The snow has fallen, but the trees have not yet shed all their leaves - it will be cold.
• In October, birds fly too low - towards early winter.
• The smoke coming out of the chimney is a sign of a quick cold snap.
• The firewood is burning with a bang - frost is coming.
• The trees in the forest will be held together - there will be a strong cold.
• Anthills have sharp tops - for a harsh winter.
• If a domestic cat stands on its hind legs and scratches the walls, you should prepare for a blizzard.
• Hares are located near a residential area - it is frosty.
• There was a high yield of mushrooms throughout the summer - the winter will be long.
• If the onion is born with thick and abundant husks, it means long winter frosts.

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  Folk signs of December

  In Old Russian this month was called jelly. Typically, severe frosts and a lot of snow are expected in December. After many centuries, many folk superstitions have accumulated about December, which will give hints about future weather and harvest. Here are some of them:

  • If December is clear and sunny, there will be a poor harvest in the summer; if it is cloudy, there will be an abundance of harvest.
  • Dry December - dry spring and summer.
  • If there is no winter either in December or January, it will not be until February 10th.
  • Large snowdrifts and deeply frozen ground mean a rich harvest.
  • A lot of frost - to good shoots from oat crops.
  • A month without rain means a dry summer.
  • Clouds float to the south - the weather will be sunny, and if to the north - stormy.

  Signs about birds and animals are considered very valuable in December:

  • If rooks remain for the winter, this portends a warm winter.
  • If bullfinches arrive in December, winter will be generous with frosts.
  • The white coat of hares is covered with gray spots - a sign of mild weather with periods of thaw.

  

  Months by December numbers

  Many signs are periodically repeated from year to year, confirming the reliability folk predictions about nature. Here are some of them:

  • December 1. If it's worth good weather, That spring will come early.
  • December 3. If it snows on this day, expect rain on June 3.
  • 5th of December. The moon with two dim red rings means there will be severe frosts. The fall of frost foreshadows a good harvest next year.
  • December 7th. Small stars are visible in the sky - there will be snowfall. If the weather is clear, then winter will be frosty.
  • December 8th. If frost lies on dry grass - weather with dry frosts. Birds huddle closer to the house - snow will fall, play - the wind, sing loudly - it will be clear, sit on the treetops - warming is coming.
  • December 10. The stars shine brighter than usual - a sign of cold weather. Sparrows chirp loudly and in unison - signifying a thaw.
  • December 15. A foggy halo is observed around the Moon - this is a harbinger of a snowstorm. If there is a lot of snow, a lot of grass will grow in the summer.
  • December 16. If the water in rivers and other bodies of water decreases, the weather will noticeably improve. The chirping of a bullfinch means rapid warming.
  • December 18. If the dog eats and sleeps little, rolls on the ground all the time - towards the snow and blizzard.
  • December 19th. If the weather is clear and good on this day, then frost will soon come. On winter Nicholas: what more snow now, the taller the grass is in May.
  • December 24. Jackdaws or crows sit with their beaks to the south - towards warmth, and if they scream to the north - cold weather will come.
  • December 28th. If frost hits during the day, and it suddenly gets warmer in the evening, it means that real frosts are still ahead. The weather on this day will indicate what March will be like.
  • December 29th. If the yard is covered with frost, Christmastide on January 7 will be warm. If there is frost, it will last until Epiphany (January 19).
  • 31th of December. Large snow flakes are falling - to moderate frosts or warming.

  

  Signs of January

  A new one begins in January calendar year, it is considered the windiest and frostiest month.

  This month has its own nickname - prosinets; it is popularly called this because of the blue gaps in the sky that appear after the gray December clouds.

  In January, the following folk signs of winter exist:

  • Sunny and warm weather at the beginning of the month - May will begin with winds.
  • Dry January - dry and hot summer.
  • Warm throughout the month - spring will be late.
  • Frequent frosts in January - snowstorms in February.
  • Lots of snowfall - summer will be rainy.
  • Very cold month- July will be hot and dry. But under such conditions in the summer there will be few mushrooms.
  • Sunny afternoons mean a good harvest.
  • The mole crawls out of his hole - May will be cold.
  • There are a lot of long icicles hanging - for a rich, fruitful summer.

  People believed that the stronger and longer the frosts stayed in January, the longer they would enjoy the summer heat.

  January Monthly

  The following observations will help you determine what nature has prepared for people in the coming year:

  • 1st of January. With severe frost and light snow - there will be a grain harvest, warming without snow - there will be no harvest.
  • January 3. If the smoke from the chimney stands in a column, it means clear frosty weather. Very coldy- heat in summer.
  • 4 January. The clouds are floating against the wind - snow will fall soon.
  • 6th January. I am the dreamy and starry sky - for the offspring livestock and berry harvest. If it’s warm on Christmas Eve, then spring is expected to be cold.
  • Jan. 7. O heavy snowfall - the year will turn out to be prosperous, if everything melts - spring will come early.
  • January 10. If the cat curls up into a ball and lies down on something soft and warm, the day will be clear, but frosty. If crows circle in the air for a long time - snow will fall, sit on the tops of trees - frost will soon, land and sit on the ground - warming.
  • 13th of January. If the moon is cloudy or pale, wait for snowfall. A south wind foretells a hot and successful year, a west wind foretells an abundance of fish and milk, and if it blows from the east, a good fruit harvest.
  • January 14. T wisdom on the day of the Old New Year - to the harvest in the fields. There will be frost on Vasiliev's Day - summer will be fruitful.
  • January 19. If the stars shine brightly on Epiphany, there will be a strong cold snap, the frosts are only gaining strength. A cold day means the summer will be dry.
  • January 23. The trees are covered with frost - summer will be damp and cold. On the day of St. Gregory the Summer Pointer blows South wind- June will be rainy, with frequent thunderstorms.
  • January 29. If there is fog at night, the weather will be stable with low clouds. On Peter's Day it will snow - a lot of grass will grow in the meadows, and the rivers will be full of fish.
  • January 31st. Orons flying in flocks are harbingers of severe frosts. If it gets warmer on Afanasy’s name day, inclement weather is expected in the summer, and the potato yield will be meager.

  People's observations in February

  Signs last month winter:

  • Warm February - cold spring. If the month is frosty, then the summer will be successful.
  • There is a lot of frost - the summer will be dewy and honey-bearing.
  • Bright stars in the sky mean imminent frost, and dim ones mean a thaw.
  • Rainy February - frequent rains in spring and summer. If it's dry, summer is also dry.
  • Severe frosts - short winter.
  • Many long icicles at the end of the month - a long spring.
  • There is no snow all month - drought threatens in summer.
  • Severe cold in the last week of February - spring will be warm.

  Months of February

  Forecasts for February dates:

  • 1st of February. B is falling fast Atmosphere pressure, and the wind changes direction from east to north - expect strong winds with snow. Whatever the weather is like on this day, it will be like that for the rest of the month.
  • February 2. If it snows in the morning, this foreshadows early bread; at lunch - average; closer to evening - late.
  • February 5th. As river levels rise, frosts are coming. Agafia was hit by frosts - to the heat in August.
  • February 6. If the sky is dotted with frequent stars - it means warmth, if there are few stars - it means bad weather. The weather in Aksinia indicates what spring will be like.
  • February 10. If the wind blows on Ephraim's name day, it means a rainy summer.
  • 12th of February. A poultry hides its nose under its wing - it will soon get colder. Gusty winds are a sign of frequent rain throughout the year.
  • The 14th of February. A clear and starry sky is a sign of late and protracted spring. The weather on Trifonov's day tells us what kind of spring to expect.
  • February, 15. There is a blizzard and a blizzard outside - in the summer there is a crop failure. This day will indicate the weather of the coming spring.
  • February 16. If smoke or steam spreads over a body of water, cold weather will soon come. If everything is covered with frost overnight, you should not expect warming during the day.

Winter signs for children

Winter signs for children

According to popular belief, the beautiful Winter arrives on a pinto horse. Getting off his horse, Winter begins his magic: he forges frosts, covers rivers and lakes with ice bridges, pours snow from one sleeve and frost from the other. Winter's voice is young and clear, and ice glistens in her eyes. How favorable the winter will be, how severe the frosts will be, and how much snow it will scatter across the fields will determine what the future harvest will be like, and therefore the whole next year.

Winter weather signs

Signs of the winter weather were something like modern weather reports, helping the prudent owner prepare the farm for the cold on time and survive the winter without damage. That is why signs indicating the imminent onset of frost were especially important. Signs indicating the size of the future harvest helped plan how much of what supplies should be prepared for the next winter.

• Frosts should be expected if the wind is humming in the chimney and the smoke from the chimney is standing in a column.
• If a cat hides its nose under its paw and lies close to the stove, it becomes colder.
• If you hear a crackling sound in the forest, then the frosts will last a long time. Cold weather They also foreshadow logs burning with a bang in the oven.
• If tits scream in the morning, this means increased frost.
• A rich harvest of rowan foreshadows a harsh winter.
• If there is heavy snow at the beginning of winter, then there will be heavy rain at the beginning of summer.
• If December turns out to be snowy and cold, then the harvest will be good.
• If in December the snow drifts close to the fences, then the summer will be bad, but if there is a gap left, then expect a big harvest.
• If thunder rumbles in winter, severe frosts will soon be expected.
• If smoke comes out of the chimney in a column, it will get colder.
• If on the first day of February the sky is dotted with many stars, then the cold will continue for a long time.
• If the sky is clear on the first day of February, then spring will be early.
• If the winter is snowless and harsh, then the summer will be dry and hot.
• If winter is warm, then summer will be cold.
• The more snow on the fields, the larger the harvest will be.
• By the 15th day of February they judge how soon to expect spring. If it snows on this day, then spring will not come soon.
• If the sun shines on Tatyana’s day (January 25), it means early spring and the early arrival of birds; if it snows, it means a rainy summer.
• If at the beginning of winter it blows strong winds, then the beginning of spring will be slushy.