June 1 is the Day of Ivan the Grain-Grower, Ivan the Long. Chilly? There will be no heat for 40 days…

CrimeaPRESS reports:

People believed that on June 1 the first berries appeared and rye began to sprout in the fields. They said, «spring then washes itself, bows to the honest people, looks at the red summer from under a white hand«

There were many signs associated with this day; they analyzed natural phenomena and tried to predict the weather for the coming days and months.

The church on June 1 honors the memory of St. John, Bishop of Goth, who lived in the 8th century. During the persecution of Christians by the Khazars, John hid from persecution.

Also on the first day of summer, the memory of Grand Duke Dmitry Donskoy, the defender of the Russian land, is revered.

As for the signs, then:

• The first days of June are rainy — summer will be dry, without much precipitation.
• Cool weather – another 40 days of warmth are not worth waiting for.
• If there is no dew in the morning, it means rain.
• Crows sit on June 1, with their beaks turned in one direction — there will be a strong wind in the near future.

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