The Kalujans were told what not to do in Kharitonov day

Today, Orthodox Kalugans celebrate the memory of St. Chariton the Confessor, who lived at the turn of the III-IV centuries.

In the national calendar on October 11, Kharitonov Day is celebrated, or the Cailer - the start of work on drying sheaves that rolled into the ramparts.

It was customary to pray for the welfare of the family, wash windows and mirrors to drive away the evil spirits from the house. It was possible to insulate the house, arrange men's competitions in strength and agility.

You shouldn't have taken out the trash as soon as the sun went down so you wouldn't get poor. In order not to get sick, it was impossible to collect berries so as not to cause spoilage - it was impossible to receive guests. They did not arrange engagements and weddings on this day, they did not travel to avoid trouble. Also, ancestors did not lend, did not rearrange furniture, did not begin repairs.

Snowy weather on this day foreshadowed winter through forty. A snow-rich winter predicted willow in frost.

Earlier, “MK in Kaluga” wrote that the Kaluzhans were told about the traditions of the Beekeeper.