They were told about the signs on Efim day

Today, Orthodox believers honor the memory of St. Euthymius of Thessaloniki. The saint lived in the ninth century.

In Russia, his day was associated with autumn troubles and the approach of cold weather. People prepared for winter, made supplies, insulated the house, repaired winter clothes.

Traditionally, until the middle of the day necessarily aired the house. Our ancestors believed that it was possible to let happiness into the house. And to banish sickness and longing, the house was fumigated with wormwood and thyme.

Since ancient times on this holiday it was forbidden to wash and iron clothes, sweep the floors and take out garbage, quarrel and profanity. It is also not recommended to go to the forest, look at the shooting stars at night and walk with your hair loose.

A few signs were about money. Our ancestors tried not to count them unnecessarily, did not lend money and did not borrow.

It was believed that if snow fell today, then the next year will be productive, and if frost appeared on the grass and trees, then it is worth preparing for quick frosts.

Name days today are celebrated by Athanasius, Denis, Dmitry, Yefim, Ivan, Lukyan, Maxim, Semen, Stepan, Anna and Praskovya.

As reported earlier, Kaluga residents are not advised to wash and wash the floor on Mud.