November 25 is celebrated the ancient Slavic holiday gloomy day Marena and Church honors the memory of John the Merciful. Learn about the signs and traditions of November 25 that can and can not do in this holiday.
In Slavic mythology Madder - goddess of autumn extinction of nature and associated with seasonal rituals that spring nature woke again. In the late fall Mara Madder chase saving and heat set in the world kingdom cold and frost. According to the observations, November 25 is usually set cold and rainy weather, and in the autumn slush freezes.
In the view of the ancient Slavs Madder- Ghost in the form of a tall woman or hunched old woman with long, matted hair. On the Day of Marena should not laugh and have fun (it was thought that it would cause her anger), and before noon it was impossible to light a fire.
To prove Marin, that she was not afraid of people gathered together and went to the swamp to extinguish burning torches, and on his return home sat at the table: it was the first meal of the day. Day Marena core was such food: pancakes, jelly, pies and carrot.
In these days of our ancestors of the Slavs ended with the wedding season, which was renewed in the spring, after the Oil weeks. Therefore, boys and girls, who are not fortunate enough to get married until 25 November, is very sorry about it, and who married his jealous girlfriend and friends.
November 25: Day of St. John the Merciful
On November 25, the church celebrates the feast of St. John the Merciful, Patriarch of Alexandria. This date is also referred to as "Midsummer's Day" or "Ivan the Snow" for the fact that the snow season often begins in the day.
John lived in 6 - 7 centuries in Alexandria and was the son of the governor of Cyprus. Despite the noble origin, he led an ascetic life. When he was elected patriarch, he counted all Alexandria poor and divided between them all their wealth. In addition, he created a shelter for the poor and redeem captives. For the good deeds he was called John the Merciful.
Folk omens on the Day of St. John the Merciful
- If it was snowing or rain, it was thought that there will be a thaw until 4 December (Introduction).
- If zero temperature, it is best not to go out into the street - the dirt does not knead.
- There was frost in the morning - evening wait for freezing.
- Placed in the snow straw does not sink - snow melt will not be long.
- Snow covered the whole earth - spring comes late.
- If the weather is rainy midsummer, then wait for a thaw during the week, and the winter is wet and humid.
- November 25 cold does not come - spring will come early and be warm.
- Low clouds float - to frost.
- When burning wood the ash appears quickly - quickly established warm weather.
- Fire in the stove crackles and burns brightly - to severe frosts and dry weather.
- Someone born on November 25 will be a strong and fair.
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