Kuzminki November 14, 2026: signs, traditions and bans for today

What is the church holiday on November 14th

On this day, the Church honors the memory of the holy brothers-healers Cosmas and Damian, who lived in Asia Minor. They were skilled healers and healed people by the power of prayer, without charging for help - for this they were called unmercenaries. Also on November 14, the Mother of the Saints, the Monk Theodotius, and the Martyrs John, Jacob, Cyrene and Julian are remembered. There is no fast on this day.

Kuzminok traditions

In Russia, Kuzminki was considered the first winter holiday and the day of the wires of autumn. By this time, the peasants were completing the main work and began to prepare for the cold. The people said, “Autumn is the end of the day.”.

The main tradition of the day was "chickens name day": the hostess cooked porridge and baked pies with chicken, and on the table necessarily put dishes from poultry. The girls arranged gatherings where they sang, danced and guessed. It was believed that Saint Kuzma patronized crafts, so on November 14 blacksmiths and craftsmen were honored.

Also on this day, it was customary to pray to Cosme and Damian for healing from diseases, especially eye diseases.

Notes for November 14

If snow falls on Kuzminki, wait for a frosty winter.

A warm day on November 14 portends a mild winter.

If there are many leaves left on the trees, the year will be productive.

Chickens sit on a roost early - to the soon cold.

If the weather is windless on November 14, the winter will be calm, without strong snowstorms.

The snow that fell on Kuzminki does not melt until spring.

What not to do on November 14th

You can not argue and swear in the house – it was believed that this brings trouble.

It is not necessary to arrange a wedding on this day - according to legend, the marriage will be short-lived.

It is not recommended to lend money - you can "give" luck.

You can not kill poultry – this is contrary to the traditions of the “chury name day”.

It is not necessary to go on a long road - people believed that the path could be unsuccessful.

What to do on November 14th

Pray for the healing and health of loved ones.

Cooking chicken dishes and treating guests.

Do needlework and housework.

To go to the bath - it was believed that it cleanses from diseases.

Make peace with those with whom you have quarreled.

November 14, 2026 is an ordinary Saturday, but for believers it is an important day of remembrance of the holy healers. And folk signs and prohibitions associated with Kuzminki will help to tune in for the winter and spend the day with benefit.