What not to do Volgograd on September 24 at Fedorina evenings

In Russia, the day bore several names - Fedora Cabbage, Fedorina evenings and Fedora Autumn. This date was associated with the end of the Indian summer: "Every summer ends, autumn begins." The weather became cooler, it rained more often, slush appeared on the roads - hence another nickname, Fedora Zamochi tails.

By the end of September, the peasants were completing the main work in the field and in the garden: they were removing late onions, checking winter reserves, transferring hives to wintering grounds.

Cabbage gatherings began with Fedorina evenings: women and girls together chopped and fermented cabbage for the winter. Such meetings were accompanied by conversations, jokes and songs and could last for several weeks. On the table served shy, pies, blueberries and other dishes with cabbage.

In the morning, the faithful went to the service in honor of the Monk Theodora, praying for help in correcting mistakes, strong faith and patience. There was a custom of "Autumn": the village collected gifts to the priest and helped him with the household. September 24 drew attention to winter - thick and strong shoots were considered a good sign for the future harvest.

On this day it was impossible to leave chores unfinished and neglect blanks for the winter. It was forbidden to quarrel, swear and swear – gatherings should take place in a good atmosphere.

It was not necessary to refuse help to relatives and neighbors, to brag about future success. It was strictly forbidden to gossip and conduct empty conversations – careless words quickly became known to others and led to conflicts.