Krympress reports:
The main event of September 13 — Cranes gather in the warm edges. Our ancestors believed that today these birds are gathering for a «crane veche», where they decide which way to fly from their native places. The leader of the bird flock is also chosen — a crane with the most powerful wings, a strong beak, and long legs.
And on September 13, they collect a wealthy cranberries! This berry in Rus’ was very fond of. But since it grows in the swamps, the collection of cranberries was considered a dangerous enterprise: there is a great risk of getting into a quagmire, getting lost in the forest or worse — getting into the eyes of wild beasts, goblin or kikimore. Therefore, on the eve of this day, knowledgeable people prepared various amulets for those who were going to the forest. Of course, popular rumor prescribed on this day to completely resist the campaigns in the swamp, but those who were eager, tried to protect themselves in every way!
The church on September 13 honors the memory of St. Kupriyan of Carthage. He lived in the III century and was known as Bishop of Carthage. He was a skillful theologian, and devoted most of his works to issues of apostasy, the reasons that cause him. In addition, it is Kupriyan who is considered the creator of the canonical doctrine of the unity of the Church. It is noteworthy that Kupriyan was born and raised in a pagan environment and in his youth did not even think about devoting himself to God. On the contrary, then he was not connected with the church — he worked as a lawyer. However, at some point, Kupriyan realized his purpose, came to faith and after a while he became a bishop. During the persecution of Christians, Kupriyan did not abandon his faith, for which he was executed. It is Kupriyan that is considered the first African bishop-martyr.
Signs of the day:
- If snow fell on this day, then it will not last long.
- Flocks of swans fly over their heads — to snowfall.
- Cranes fly low — to a warm and soft winter. If they fly high, the winter will be harsh and frosty.
- Cranes scream — to the rain.
- You can’t collect mountain ash on this day so that the birds do not disturb.
- If someone in the swamp heard a strange sound, it means that Kikimora considers the bones of those who disappeared in a quagmire this year. Sometimes these drowners moan long.
- Anyone who was born on this day will not end up in any danger in the swamp. Such a person grows extremely restrained and patient.
- Collect unripe cranberries — amuse evil spirits.
- If a young girl went after the cranberries before this day, she can forever become barren. If this is done by a single guy, he can lose his mind.
- The growing moon is to the good harvest of cranberries.
- If you sew cranberries in a small blue bag on this day and carry it with you everywhere, luck will be accompanied.
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