CrimeaPRESS reports:
Why Baklushnikov Day? Because it was on May 17 that the peasants prepared the material from which they later made wooden spoons. And they were made from birch, maple or linden. They were a symbol of prosperity and satiety. The spoons were decorated with paintings and carvings. They often carried them with them. In special beautiful cases, in a boot or behind a belt.
The Church today honors the memory of the martyr Pelagia of Tarsus. She lived in the 3rd century in the city of Tarsus in the Cilician region of Asia Minor. She was the daughter of noble pagans, but when she heard Christians she knew preach about Jesus Christ, the Son of God, she believed in Him and wished to remain chaste, devoting her entire life to the Lord. She was harshly executed for her faith — she was burned. The bones of Saint Pelagia remained undamaged in the fire and were thrown out of the city by the pagans. Then four lions came from the desert and sat down near the bones, not allowing any birds or animals to approach them. The lions guarded the remains of the saint until Bishop Klinon came to that place. He collected them and buried them with honor.
Regarding weather signs:
- There are a lot of May beetles — this means drought.
- The viburnum has bloomed — you can sow cucumbers, pumpkins, beans, and corn in the garden beds.
- No dew on the morning of May 17 — the weather will change.
- Catkins have appeared on flowering maples — beets can be planted.
- Is the cuckoo calling? The weather will be good.
- Frequent and heavy rain means a rich harvest.
- If sparrows fly across the sky in flocks and do not find a place for themselves — to the wind.
- Pale sun — bad weather will last a long time.
- The sloe is blooming — the second half of May will be cold.
Name days are celebrated today: Ivan, Isaac, Kirill, Clement, Leonty, Maria, Nikita, Nikolai, Pelageya.
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