CrimeaPRESS reports:
In 2023, the autumnal equinox falls on September 23: daylight hours will become so short that the time will be approximately equal to night. Astronomers and astrologers consider this date to be the actual beginning of autumn. From now on, the day will become shorter and shorter.
The main moment of September 23, which our ancestors celebrated, was to honor newlyweds and young parents, as well as midwives who helped women in childbirth. Neighbors and relatives came to visit the young couple: they looked at how the newly-made husband and wife lived, whether everything was fine with them, the state of the household, etc. If the neighbors did not visit the newlyweds in their home, this meant one thing: the young spouses failed to earn the respect of those around them. And for the midwives they baked round pies and ritual porridge according to a special recipe, treated them, and arranged a rich feast in honor of the miracle of the birth of a new life.
The Church today celebrates the memory of the holy righteous Joachim and Anna — the parents of the Most Holy Theotokos. Childless people pray to these saints that the Lord will quickly give them a child.
Signs of the day:
- A lot of cobwebs — for a long autumn and late winter.
- Guests on this day bring happiness and prosperity to the house.
- On the day of the autumn equinox it is not customary to refuse guests. Whatever he asks, he must certainly give or fulfill. This behavior of the owners brings happiness to their home.
- It is believed that commemoration on this day makes deceased relatives feel better in the next world.
- If you go into nature (in the forest or park) on September 22, you will noticeably gain more strength.
- A journey started on this day will bring you many positive emotions. The same goes for long trips.
- Anyone born on this day will live a bright and happy life.
- Cheating on your husband or wife on this day is a particularly grave sin!
- Leaving a wallet on the table means theft.
- A gift received on September 22 promises joy and prosperity.
Name days are celebrated today by: Alexey, Dmitry, Anna, Afanasy, Vasily, Zakhar, Nikita, Grigory, Joseph, Alexander.
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