CrimeaPRESS reports:
On June 29, people believed that the young summer ends and the mature one begins. They said: “On Tikhon the sun is quieter, and the birds do not sing on this day, except for the nightingale and the cuckoo.” They tried to prepare potions that day, because they were sure that herbs now acquire special healing powers.
And on this day, the peasants always organized a cleanup. This was the name of the feast for the workers gathered to help their neighbors: they were called to remove and level manure in the fields. They were treated to dinner, mash and wine. The feast always ended with games and songs. The very name of this action – “cleanse” – meant working for food.
The church today honors the memory of Saint Tikhon, who lived on the island of Cyprus in the city of Amafunta. He became famous for fighting the manifestations of paganism, destroying temples and preaching Christianity. At the same time, Tikhon, legends say, was a very merciful and kind person. By the way, they prayed to him, asking him to give him a rich harvest. It was also believed that prayer to Tikhon would help relieve toothache.
As for weather signs:
- On Tikhon’s Day everything becomes quiet. It should be said that this sign was later scientifically proven. Thus, astronomers calculated that at the end of June, just before June 29, the Earth begins to move along its orbit somewhat slower than, for example, in January.
- The fern has folded its leaves in the morning — expect sun and heat tomorrow.
- Carnation, field bindweed and dandelion flowers have closed – it will rain.
- Reeds, bulrush and holly seem to “cry” – a sign of imminent bad weather.
- The colorful rainbow has turned white — the bad weather will stop.
- The smaller the raindrops, the longer it takes for precipitation to fall.
- Bubbles on the water — the bad weather will last.
- If a rainbow runs into a stream, expect precipitation.
- The grasshoppers in the meadow have fallen silent – it will soon start dripping.
- Soaring — the rain will hit.
- The river recedes — it will rain, and rises — it will be a fine day.
- The sparrows are having fun and playing — the weather will be good.
- Cattle drink little and doze during the day – expect bad weather.
- The bulls sniff the rain.
- Calves running around with their tails up means there will be bad weather.
- When there is a drought, the fish don’t bite – there will be heavy rains soon.
- In the evening the fog descended and lay on the ground – the weather will improve.
- Cirrus clouds have appeared in the east – the weather will not deteriorate.
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