Krympress reports:
On Konstantinov, the people believed, white storks arrive on their native land. And today with special reverence they were treated with water. They consecrated, for example, wells, and also went to the bathhouse themselves.
In addition, on March 19, the dead were remembered in Rus’. There was an interesting custom: the remains of dinner were thrown into the well and believed that it was possible to treat the dead. And those who left on this day tried not to anger: it was strictly forbidden to swear and gossip on Constantine. And also — drink and smoke. The most terrible sin was considered the desecration of the well. They said: «Putting into a well is the same as her mother’s eyes.» They were sure that their deceased relatives look at people from the water.
On March 19, the Church venerates the memory of the saints of Equal -to -the -Apostles Constantine and his mother Elena. They are glorious with their pious life. Also, according to legend, it was Konstantin and Elena that found the same cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified.
Weather signs on March 19:
- Frosty weather — spring will be established soon, and the summer will be warm and dry.
- Frost hit in the morning — another 40 days will be in this weather
- The ice is drowning in the rivers — do not wait for a good harvest this year.
- Pulls appeared — time to start sowing.
- The woodpecker in the forest is knocking — the cold will linge for a long time.
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