Arina Shipovnitsa: what can and what can not be done Volgograd on October 1
The second month of autumn begins, and the Orthodox Church remembers the martyrs Sophia and Irene, who lived in Egypt in the III century
The name is associated with two traditions. By the beginning of October, rose hips ripened - peasants went for berries, dried them and made infusions. It was believed that the rosehip collected on this day has a special healing power.
The second name - Crane Summer - appeared due to the departure of cranes to the south. The time of their departure was judged on the approach of cold weather. The birds shouted, “Wheel the road!”
On the day of Arina Shipovitsa, it was possible to collect and harvest rose hips, guess on berries, harvest cabbage and bake pies, and also escort cranes.
There were many prohibitions, too. It was impossible to brag and complain about fate – it could lead to losses. You should not quarrel, gossip, go to visit and invite people to you.
Cutting hair and nails was considered dangerous: with them it was possible to shorten life. Girls were not advised to look in the mirror for a long time, and after cranes - wave their hand.
They did not leave little children unattended. Adults did not need to leave the house.
The signs of the day are associated with cranes and weather. High flight of birds with a squirrel promised warm autumn, low and silent – harsh winter. If the cranes flew away, they waited for the first frosts to Pokrov (October 14). The absence of birds in the sky foreshadowed a mild and snowy winter.
The east wind meant dry weather soon, and the sun flattened at sunset meant close rain. What the weather is like on October 1st, it will be like on April 1st.
