What is absolutely impossible to do today, and what is necessary to do, told Pskovic folk traditions

November 17 according to the national calendar is celebrated the day of Erema

According to popular signs, on this day you should not take anything out of the house and lend money - it was believed that things and funds can fall into the hands of evil spirits and cause trouble.

On this day, it is undesirable to let strangers into the house: under their guise, evil spirits could hide. Also, it was not recommended to play weddings or make important deals - according to legend, this promised failure.

A bad day for new acquaintances, especially with people who can significantly affect life (for example, with future colleagues or neighbors): the relationship started on November 17 may not work out.

What can and should be done on the day of Erema: household chores and special ceremonies

Erema Day was well suited for household chores: cleaning, repair, cooking and needlework. In the evening, women often engaged in weaving and spinning, as well as guessing.

There was a special rite: that the husband stopped drinking, he tried to keep at home - it was believed that in solitude he could think about his behavior and embark on the path of correction.

Dreams on the night of November 17 were considered prophetic: they could tell you what to achieve in life, and what to beware of.