Folk calendar: Folk signs for December.
December- the first month of winter, the last of the year. In common people it has another name - “jelly”. In December there is usually a lot of snow, and severe frosts can strike. It is impossible to convey in words this beauty, when the trees are covered with frost - you find yourself in a real winter's tale. There are many proverbs and sayings written about the last month of the year. “December ends the year, winter begins,” people say. Also, over the course of many centuries, many folk signs for December have been compiled, by which one can guess about the upcoming weather and harvest.
Signs about the weather in December
If it is clear in December, then next year there will be a shortage of harvest, if December is cloudy, then there will be a surplus of harvest, if December is dry, then spring and summer will be dry, and if thunder thunders in December, then there will be winter with severe frosts .
- If winter has not arrived in December and January, then do not expect winter to arrive until February 10th.
- Large frost, mounds of snow and deeply frozen ground in December - for the harvest.
- Frost in December - for the oat harvest.
- The northern December wind leads to severe frosts.
- If December is rainless, expect a long, dry autumn and dry summer.
- If in December the snow piles up close to the fences, it will be a bad summer; if there is a gap left, it will be fruitful.
- If the clouds float from north to south in December, then the weather will be sunny, and if from south to north, then it will be bad weather.
Signs about nature in December
- Wintering rooks - for a warm winter.
- The bullfinches arrived in December - the winter will be frosty.
- If the fur coat of hares is not white, but “with spots,” then the winter will be mild, with thaws.
December - jelly, cold, cold, cold, winter road, gruden, student, winter road.
In December the year ends and real winter begins. It’s not for nothing that December is popularly called the month of the first white trails. December gets its name from the Latin number ten. According to the Gregorian calendar, December is considered the twelfth month. Previously, December was considered the tenth month, but after Caesar's reform, December became the twelfth and last month, which ends the year. In ancient Rus', December was most often called winter road, jelly, icy. In Ukraine, December is called breastfeeding. According to the ancient church calendar December is called december, and in the original Roman calendar december. December has always been considered the gateway of winter. Winter holidays begin in December - Catholic Christmas, and of course main holiday it is a New Year. The tradition of celebrating the New Year with gifts for children under a decorated Christmas tree came to Rus' from Europe. In December, the Nativity or in the old Filippov fast begins, and Introduction is also a widespread celebration of the beginning of winter. IN Ancient Rus' Orthodox in the old style was celebrated on December 31, along with the New Year, but after the October Revolution, the Nativity of Christ was moved to January 7. Much attention was paid to December 22nd; this day marks the longest night and shortest day of the year. In the villages, in December, peasants began to protect their goods from severe frosts (from scarcity), so that the nourishing spirit would not run out, so that the grain would not freeze. Logs were harvested in December, because... It was believed that the logs cut down in December were not rotten and the woodworm did not grow in them. Starting from the first days of December, in the villages, according to folk signs, they looked at what kind of winter it would be like. In December there are many first frosts, snowstorms and blizzards. But in December the weather is not yet stable, so there may be both thaws and frosts. But the main joy in December is the change from mud and slush to a blanket of snow.
Popular beliefs and signs in the month of December.
- December is chilly throughout the winter and keeps the sleigh moving.
- They often say about December: - Warmth flows from the eyes, i.e. The first frost stings your eyes until you cry.
- If it is clear in December, then next year there will be a shortage of harvest, if December is cloudy, then there will be a surplus of harvest, if December is dry, then spring and summer will be dry, and if thunder thunders in December, then there will be winter with severe frosts .
- If the clouds float from north to south in December, then the weather will be sunny, and if from south to north, then it will be bad weather.
- If the Moon is cloudy and pale, then there will be snow and rain.
- The stars are shining brightly, it's freezing.
- Smoke is spreading from the chimney, but there is no wind, there will be snow.
- If the sky is clear and cloudless, then there will be frost.
- If there are high snowdrifts and a lot of frost in December, then there will be a big harvest.
- December will always ask what summer has in store.
- If you don’t go to the forest in December, then the stove will be cold.
- December makes way for the sleigh.
- It was believed that if there is a lot of snow in December and there are frosts, then next year will be fertile.
- According to Plato and Roman, you can see the whole winter.
- The introduction puts ice on all the water.
- The dugout has dug up a snowdrift, walks through the snow, and makes way for the sleigh.
- December puts an end to old grief, and lays out the path to a new year, to new happiness.
- It was believed that if in December the snow lay close to the fence, then the summer would be bad, and if there was a gap between the fence and the snow, then the weather would be pleasant in the summer.
- If a cat climbs into the stove or buries its face, it could be frost or bad weather.
- If the fur coat of hares is not white, but “with spots,” then the winter will be mild, with thaws.
- December, wolf month (many wolf packs go hunting).
- In Ancient Rus', people were very attentive to the signs of December, Special attention related to the behavior of birds.
- If the bullfinch began to sing and the magpie hid, then there would be a strong blizzard.
- If a bullfinch is chirping under the windows of a house, then the thaw is approaching.
- If the sparrows are hiding, and the tits are “voicing” in the morning, then the frost will intensify in the evening.
- If birds fly randomly in the sky, then there will be snowfall.
- If the crows roamed the earth, then there will be a thaw, and if they cawed loudly, then there will be severe frost.
- The jackdaws have gathered in groups and are screaming, which means the weather will be clear the next day.
- If the rooks stayed for the winter, then there should be a warm, mild winter.
- Hunters have this sign: if before the hunt the dogs rolled around in the snow, then they did not go hunting, as there would soon be a blizzard or blizzard.
Folk calendar of traditions and will accept for December
Day of the Martyrs Plato and Romanus. Winter indicator.
On this day, they carefully watched the weather, it was believed that what the weather was like on this day, such would be the winter - “Plato and Roman will show what kind of winter it will be.” If it’s warm, then the winter will be soft and warm, if it’s cold, then it’ll be icy, and if the wind is strong that day, then there will be a lot of blizzards in the winter. The change in weather on this day was also taken into account; it was believed that winter would also be changeable.
Also on this day it was noticed that if fresh rust appeared on the latch, then bad weather was imminent.
Day of Proclus.
According to an ancient folk belief, if it snows on this day, then expect rain on June 3rd.
Introduction. Introduction.
Introductions are the gates of winter. On Vvedenye there are often thaws, hence the name Vvedenye, which will break the ice.
It is believed that the snow that falls on the ground before the Introduction will definitely melt. The snow that falls on the ground after the Introduction remains until spring.
If, starting from the Introduction, the snow has not melted again (until spring), then there will be a large harvest of bread.
If there is frost and snow on Introduction, then there will be a frosty and snowy winter.
Prokop Day.
The dugout has dug up a snowdrift, walks through the snow, and makes way for the sleigh.
Mitrofan's Day.
It is believed that if on Mitrofan's day there is wet snow and the wind blows from the north, then on June 6th the wind will blow from the north and it will rain.
Day of Katerina Sannitsa. Catherine's festivities. Catherine's Day.
In the villages, according to ancient tradition, on this day the first cabs were opened, big celebrations were held, and the first sledding and sleigh rides were organized.
Catherine is considered the patroness of marriage and brides. On this day, unmarried girls wondered about their future betrothed.
If the weather is clear during Catherine’s festivities, then it will be a frosty winter.
Yuryev Day. Yuri Kholodny Day. Day of Yuri Zimny. Yegoryev Day.
It is believed that on St. George's Day there is a bear in its den hibernation fits.
Also on this day, people went to the wells and listened to the water: if the well is quiet, the water is calm, without disturbances, then the winter will be warm, without severe frosts and snowstorms, and if noise is heard from the well, then the winter will be with severe frosts , blizzards and blizzards.
Day of Paramon the Winter Guide. Day of Paramon.
If the snow covers the valleys on Paramon, then the blizzard will sweep the ground for another week.
If it snows on Paramon Winter Pointer, then a blizzard is not far away, but there will be no severe frosts until St. Nicholas Day.
If in the morning the dawn on Paramon is crimson, then strong winds will soon come.
Day of St. Andrew the First-Called.
On this day, the so-called listening to the water took place (they listened to the water); if the water is quiet, then the winter will be warm, calm, and if the water is noisy, then the winter will be “noisy” with snowstorms and frosts. Most often, the result obtained about the upcoming winter was compared with what was obtained on St. George’s Day.
In the villages unmarried girls They prayed to Andrew the First-Called to send them a good groom.
Day of Nahum. Day of Naum the Literacy.
On this day, children in the villages were sent to study - Father Naum, bring my child to mind or Father Naum, bring to mind.
Varvarin Day. Varyukha. Varvara. Barbara's Day.
According to ancient folk signs, severe frost comes on this day, and winter begins to pave the bridges.
If it crackles (freezes) on Varyukha, then you need to save both your nose and ear.
If on Varvara day the sky is all in the stars, then there will be frost soon, cold weather will come, and if the sky is dim and no stars are visible, then there will be warmth or thaw.
On Varvarin it’s a clear day, but expect frost in the evening.
Nikola (Mikola) winter. Nikolsky frosts. Nikola's day. Day of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.
On winter Nikola, the time of Nikolsky frosts begins. There are two Nikolas in the year, the first Nikola Spring comes with grass, and the second Nikola Winter with frost. It is believed that as much winter Nikola will give snow, the same amount of grass will be given by Nikola Veshny.
It is believed that what day is on Winter St. Nicholas, it means that the same day will be on St. Nicholas.
If frost appears on St. Nicholas in winter, it means that next year there will be good harvest.
If there is frost before St. Nicholas Day, it means that next year there will be a good harvest of oats.
On the day of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, winter matchmaking begins. From this day on, those people who want to get married soon begin to pray.
Winter in the villages begins to be praised only after Nikolai's day.
The first severe frosts appear on Nikola, which is why the name came from Nikolsky frosts.
If the weather is good and clear on Nikola in winter, then frosts will soon come.
This day is the longest night and shortest day of the year.
Anna Winter's Day.
On this day they look at what the weather will be like on New Year's Day.
If on Anna Winter's day it is good weather, then on December 31 it will be clear, but frosty, and if it is cloudy, but there is frost in the villages, then on December 31 there will be a thaw and cloudy.
On this day, winter comes into its own.
Spyridon Solstice Day. Day of Spiridon. Day of Spiridon turning. Spyridon Solstice Day. Catholic Christmas.
The sun “turns” to summer, and winter to frost. The night is coming to decline, and the day to profit.
After Spyridon the Solstice, the day arrives for the sparrow's jump-jump.
We watched the weather on this day, if the weather is good, then on December 31 it will be clear, but frosty, and if it is cloudy, but there is frost in the villages, then on December 31 there will be a thaw and cloudy.
According to the old custom, the day after the day of the Spiridon Solstice, the weather was observed for 12 days, it was believed that each day would show what the weather would be like in the 12 months of the next year (12 days - 12 months).
On the day of Spiridon, even a bear in its den turns over on its other side.
On the night of December 25th, all Catholics in the world celebrate Christmas.
December was popularly called Stuzhailo. This month comes to us with snow and frost. He gives a song throughout the winter. December also closes the year and begins winter. Exactly the first winter month gives us full of miracles New Year's Eve, gifts and a fragrant forest beauty - a Christmas tree.
December 1. Day of Plato and Roman. Watch the weather with your child. Let him introduce himself as the host of the “Weather” program and make a forecast for today. For what? It’s very simple - the first day of December will tell you about the whole winter. It’s not for nothing that people said: “Plato and Roman mean winter to us.”
Chickens sit on the roost early - in anticipation of frost, and the higher you go, the greater the frost.
December 4. Introduction. No wonder it has such a name today. Introduction is the gate of winter. The day promises to be frosty. "Introduction - thick ice cream." Pay attention to the clouds. If they go low, there will be cold.
December 7. Katerina Sannitsa. Now you don’t have to guess what to go out with for a walk. Dress warmly and don't forget to take a sled for a walk. On this day, people held festivities called Katerinsky. And during these days they told fortunes and organized the first sleigh rides.
Looking out the window, pay attention to the glass of the windows; in winter they sweat for warmth.
12 December. Paramon Winter Pointer. It doesn’t matter if you and your baby missed the first of December and didn’t pay attention to the weather on that day. Today will also give a forecast, although not for the whole winter, but only for the next week. If the roads snow, the blizzard will continue for another seven days.
➢ Forecast from small predictors
Pay attention to the famous weather forecasters - crows. A crow cries in winter - a blizzard.
December 17. Varvarin day. Varvara catches up with severe frosts. They say that on this day winter builds bridges. But it's not scary for you. Dress warmly and go for a walk with sleds and skis. Frost will not touch those who are friendly with sports and love to move.
December 19th. Nikola Winter. It's time for Nikolsky frosts. There are two Nikolas: one with grass, the other with frost. They are friends with each other. And as much as Nikola the Winter gives snow, so much Nikola the Spring (May 22) will give grass. So look, is there a lot of snow in your yard? So much grass will be produced.
Also, watch the smoke coming out of the chimneys. If it moves in a column, there will be frost; if it spreads along the ground, it means a thaw; if it moves like a rocker, it means a blizzard.
December 22. Anna Winter. Winter is finally setting in. If it snows all day today, it will be a bad summer, but if it snows at intervals, it will be a fruitful one. That's how much ordinary snow will tell you. Also, if the winter is snowy, then the summer will be rainy.
Tell your child that today is the shortest day and the longest night. That's why it gets dark so early. But soon the days will begin to increase, and you will be able to walk longer in the daylight.
December 25. Spiridon Solstice. “Sun for summer, and winter for frost.” So the day became longer and frostier. “After the Solstice, even at a sparrow’s leap, let the day come,” people said. Even a bear turns over on its other side in its den.
Today your child will again be able to become a weather forecaster. Based on the weather of the first 12 days following the day of Spiridon, he will be able to tell about the weather of each of the 12 months of the coming year. And most importantly, you can now determine in advance what the weather will be like for the New Year! If the sun is bright and radiant today, the New Year will be frosty and clear, and if it is gloomy and there is frost on the trees, it will be warm and cloudy. Also, if there was frost at night, there will be no snowfall during the day; and if it is fluffy, the weather will be good.
December 29th. Haggai's day. Watch the weather. If, when you go outside, you see frost on the trees, Christmastide (starts on January 7) will be warm. If it’s frosty outside, it will stay until Epiphany (January 19). If, looking at the sky, you see striped clouds, then this is a blizzard.
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 snowdrifts, then expect a good harvest of bread in the coming year.
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 means a long winter and late cold spring.
Steady snowstorm weather means good swarming of bees.
December folk calendar
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.
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 towards Roman along the road - 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.
December 4 (Feast of the Introduction Holy Mother of God to the temple).
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, 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, real winter had already set in throughout the country, 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 the splashing of water was not heard, 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.
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 there is a lot of snow on this day, you should expect weekly 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 while 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 (Sava the seal day). 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.”
Signs December 18
Savva is generous in the cold.
Savva will roll away - the earth will be well covered.
The bullfinch sings in the snow, blizzard and slush.
December 19 (Nicholas the Winter, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, cold Nicholas). Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker was considered the patron saint of all sailors and travelers. By popular belief, December 19, Nikolai 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 marries, he 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 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,” and there will be no more public holidays until Christmas. 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 into 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 one.
December 24. Nikon day. On this day it was supposed to pray to Saint Nikon so that he would calm the soul and drive away evil spirits, who tried with all her 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 a gray and warm New Year.
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 and radiant, the New Year will be frosty and 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 gatherings at which they decide how to deprive people of 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 began to have allies - Sun rays, which pierce evil spirits, 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, no snow will 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, the weather will remain like this 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.
“The year ends - winter begins” - this is what they say about December, last month year and the first - winter. The sun is getting lower and the days are getting shorter and darker. And frosty nights are brighter from the stars.
The Old Russian name for December: LUTEN, STUDEN - for the severe frosty season, for a long cold. This is the most modest month of the year, consumed by darkness and frost.
Sometimes frosts subside and a thaw sets in. Lilacs respond to the warm weather, turning green at the tops of their swollen buds. But winter does not recede, and they fluffy snow, the frost is crackling.
Signs of December
December is cold: it’s freezing all winter.
December paints patterns on the windows.
December snowstorms will sweep snowdrifts.
The sun shines in December, but does not warm.
December pleases your eyes with snow, but hurts your ears with frost.
December is the month of large wolf packs.
December is a time of gloomy skies and early evening days.
At the end of December, the sun turns to summer and winter turns to frost. If in December there is a lot of frost, mounds of snow, deeply frozen ground, then this means a harvest.
If in December the snow piles up close to the fences, it will be a bad summer; if there is a gap left - to the harvest.
Proverbs and sayings about December
December is the cap of winter.
December - New Year's Eve.
December ends old grief and lays a path for the new year with happiness.
The year ends in December, and winter begins.
The frost is not great, but your nose turns red.
Winter has a big mouth.
In the winter cold everyone is young.
A winter day with a sparrow's hop.
In winter, the sun shines like a stepmother, but does not warm.
In winter I would eat a fungus, but the snow is deep.
In winter, everyone loves a sheepskin coat.
And the moon shines, since there is no sun.
Riddles about winter for preschoolers
Guys, name the month in this riddle:
His days are shorter than all days, longer than nights,
There was snow on the fields and meadows until spring.
Our month has only passed and we are celebrating the New Year.
(December.)
Guess who, the gray-haired mistress:
The feather dusters will shake - there will be fluff over the world?
The cold weather has set in, the water has turned to ice,
The long-eared gray bunny turned into a white bunny.
The bear stopped roaring, the bear fell into hibernation in the forest.
Who can say, who knows when this happens?
Who builds a bridge on a river without an axe, without nails and boards?
And not snow, and not ice, but with silver in winter he will remove the trees.
He entered - no one saw, he said - no one heard.
He blew through the windows and disappeared, and a forest grew on the windows.
In the new wall, in the round window, the glass was broken during the day and replaced during the night.
(Ice hole.)
Troika, troika has arrived,
The horses in that trio are white.
And the queen sits in the sleigh -
White-haired, chubby,
How she waved her sleeve -
Everything was covered in silver.
(Winter and winter months.)
Every day, Seryozhka gives us clothes.
And he broke up with the last one - he disappeared somewhere.
(Tear-off calendar.)
It flies in a white flock and sparkles in flight.
It melts like a cool star in the palm of your hand and in your mouth.
What kind of daring janitor shoveled snow on the pavement?
Not with a shovel, not with a broom, but with an iron hand.
(Snowplow.)
The miracle janitor is in front of us. With raking hands
In one minute I raked up a huge snowdrift
(Snowplow.)
Here is a silver meadow, no lamb in sight,
The bull does not moo on it, the daisy does not bloom.
Our meadow is good in winter, but you won’t find it in spring.
My new friends are both brilliant and light,
And they frolic with me on the ice, and they are not afraid of the frost.
Two new two-meter maple soles:
He put two feet on them - and big snows run.
We are nimble sisters, masters of running fast,
In the rain we lie down, in the snow we run, that’s our routine.
We stood there all summer and waited for winter.
When the time was right, they rushed down the mountain.
Oh, it's snowing! I'm bringing out my friend horse.
I lead him through the yard by a rope-bridle,
I fly down the hill on it, and drag it back.
What a beauty - stands, sparkling brightly,
How luxuriously decorated... Tell me, who is she?
(Christmas tree.)
I come with gifts, I shine with bright lights,
Dressy, funny, I’m in charge for the New Year!
(Christmas tree.)
On a winter day, among the branches, a table is set for guests.
(Feeder.)
The hut is new, a dining room for everyone, calling for dinner,
Taste the crumbs.
(Feeder.)
Let me be a small bird,
I, friends, have a habit -
When the cold starts,
Straight from the north here.
(Bullfinch.)
Poems about December for children
December is cold
Like emerald bridges on a river,
Well, in the field there are snow-white canvases.
In a snowy, cold December
Seven weathers are all playing tricks in the yard.
Frost has grown a silver beard,
Stings cheeks, fingers, ears, forehead and nose.
I won’t whine, I’ll endure everything, I won’t scream -
IN New Year I'll give you a ride on the new sled.
M. Sukhorukova
December
In December, in December all the trees are silver.
As if in a fairy tale, our river was paved with frost overnight,
I updated my skates, sleds, brought a Christmas tree from the forest...
S. Marshak
Winter sings, echoes...
Winter sings, calls, the shaggy forest lulls
The ringing sound of a pine forest.
All around with deep melancholy they float to a distant land
Gray clouds.
The snowstorm sweeps the white path.
He wants to drown in the soft snow.
The frisky wind fell asleep on the way.
Neither drive through the forest, nor pass.
Birch
White birch
Below my window
Covered with snow
Exactly silver.
On fluffy branches
Snow border
The brushes have blossomed
White fringe.
And the birch tree stands
In sleepy silence,
And the snowflakes are burning
In golden fire.
And the dawn is lazy
Walking around
Sprinkles branches
New silver.
S. Yesenin
Bullfinch
Where are you from? Where are you from
Has it come to us, red-breasted?
I flew all over Siberia.
What is your name?
Bullfinch.
M. Lapygin
Frost the Voivode
It is not the wind that rages over the forest,
Streams did not run from the mountains,
Moroz the voivode on patrol
Walks around his possessions.
Looks to see if the snowstorm is good
The forest paths have been taken over,
And are there any cracks, crevices,
And is there any bare ground somewhere?
N. Nekrasov
Brave snowman
You're a snowman, you're a snowman!
I've gotten used to the cold since childhood!
You put the pan on cleverly!
Your eyes are made of coals!
Your nose is a red carrot -
Your pride and beauty!
You're a snowman, you're a snowman!
I've gotten used to the cold since childhood!
O. Preusler, from the book
"Little Baba Yaga"
Snowstorms have arrived
Snowstorms have arrived to us,
They covered the cracks with snow.
Old man Frost on the window
I painted it with ice.
In an open field in a white dress
Mother Winter has come out.
Let her walk boldly -
All the bread has been put into bins.
G. Ladonshchikov
New Year's Eve
The trees go one by one,
Christmas trees go in pairs.
Sidewalk, pavement,
Snowy boulevards.
Soon, soon New Year!
Everything brand new
He will come to you and he will come to us
Guest-Christmas tree.
I. Tokmakova
Winter
The ponds are bound until May,
But how warm the houses are!
The gardens are covered in snowdrifts
Winter is caring.
Snow is falling from the birches
In drowsy silence.
Pictures of summer frost
Draws on the window.
E. Rusakov
Magic sundress
The fog is already falling on the ground,
And winter puts on a sundress.
This outfit is white and light,
He's even fluffy, they say.
He warms the grass, warms the flowers,
And he is amazingly beautiful.
That sundress is called a snowball
Or winter fluff.
in winter
Frost looks out the window and breathes
And he writes patterns on the glass,
And against the frozen window,
Breath of Santa Claus
Decorated in brocade and pearls,
There is a curly birch tree.
S. Drozhzhin
New Year
What do I want in the New Year?
I want to skate on the ice,
I want to go to kindergarten every day,
I want to be strong friends with the guys.
So that the native city is spared the cold,
And so that trouble never happens.
I want our family to live long,
So that the Snow Maiden comes to me at night
And she would bring me many gifts.
New Year! New Year!
White snow, ringing ice!
About winter
Snow fluffy, silvery
It spreads lightly as a carpet,
And snowflakes are like fluff,
They fly around merrily.
Winter has come
At night the wind howled like a wolf
And he hit the roofs with a stick.
In the morning we looked out the window,
There is a magic movie:
Rolled out the white canvas
Sketched some bright stars
And hats for home
Winter has come.
V. Fetisov
Winter
The Russian winter is walking,
Stop her and try!
He waves his hand - the earth is white,
Another wave - the snowdrifts are growing!
Whitewashes trees and houses,
Freezing, tired without knowing,
The Russian winter is walking,
Frosty, not evil.
B. Pashov
Winter cat
The cat is looking out of the window
Winter lives outside the window.
The cat has a dream:
Roll-roll-kata-
Skate
Along a frozen river,
Where they glide on two legs
Human children.
Hey boys by the river
Fur hats,
Where can I get skates for my cat?
Four legs?
S. Serdobolsky
Me and the snow
White, delicious snow is falling,
Goes straight into your mouth
If I really want to,
I'll swallow the snow all at once!
And then what will happen, brothers!
No sleigh ride!
And there are no snowdrifts in sight!
And don't play in the snow!
And skiing - don't run!
It will be bad for everyone without snow!
That's why, friends,
I probably won’t eat the snow!
M. Druzhinina
White grandfather
Santa Claus slept in bed.
He stood up, jingling his icicles:
Where are you, blizzards and blizzards?
Why don't you wake me up?
Mess in the yard:
Mud and puddles in December!
And from my grandfather in fright
Blizzards rushed to the fields,
And the snowstorms came,
They moaned, whistled,
We worked until the morning:
All the scratches of the earth
Covered with white snow.
Early in the morning grandfather came out
He's wearing a new fur coat.
I wanted to check it myself
Through meadows and forests:
Is everyone waiting in a new outfit?
And are you ready to meet him?
Yes, - answered the snowstorms, -
Even the hares turned white!
Not a blade of grass in the fields,
Not a leaf on the branches!
Only one Christmas tree
Yes fluffy pine
They don't want to obey
And the green ones are worth it!
N. Artyukhova
It's a good time
We like frosty
Fluffy time
The night sky is starry,
The sparkle of silver.
And the tree lights up
And a round dance dances,
And so, as it should be,
New Year is coming!
O. Vysotskaya
One day in winter
One day in winter
Along our street
Kitten go
Wanted to go for a walk:
The kitten came out
Black as soot
And he returned -
White as chalk!..
K. Maznin
Tits
The titmouse's paws are freezing:
They feel bad without mittens
Yes, and hungry in the cold...
I brought them some seeds:
Look here
This is delicious food!..
They sit on my palm,
Paws are warm. Not to be afraid of.
V. Polyakov
Letter in the snow
Embroidered snow
Beautiful line
Like a white shirt.
I call dad into the yard:
Look at the pattern!
Dad looks down:
Here is a letter for you, Denis! -
Birds and animals write:
“Make us, Denis, some feeders!”
N. Golinovskaya
Father Frost
Grandfather looked into the well -
The well was covered with ice.
And I looked at the river -
Dressed in an ice sheepskin coat.
Old Grandfather Frost
If he jokes, he means it seriously.
V. Lanzetti
Trees bloom in winter,
There are white caps on the roofs.
And the air is fresh, as if nearby
The boys eat cucumbers.
V. Marinicheva
