Folk signs for October 10: the day of Savvaty Beechnik

On October 10, according to the national calendar, Savvaty Beechnik is celebrated. On this day in Russia completed the preparation of hives for winter, baked honey gingerbread and watched nature. It was believed that the weather will tell you what the winter will be like, and some of the usual things can cause trouble.

Main signs for October 10

What to do on October 10th

The day of Savvatius the Beekeeper was associated with the care of bees. By this time, beekeepers tried to finish seasonal work, clean and insulate the rooms for hive wintering. Traditionally, children were asked to pray to Saint Savvatius so that the bees would survive the cold.

The hostess baked honey gingerbread. They were considered a family treat: they tried to eat delicacies before lunch, and the remains were given to birds. On the table also put honey - a symbol of sweet life and prosperity.

On this day, it was recommended to wear clothes of sun shades, especially yellow. It was believed that this color attracts warmth and well-being. According to popular beliefs, dreams on the night of October 10 could be prophetic and tell about the events of the coming week.

What not to do on October 10th

What holiday is celebrated on October 10

The Orthodox Church on October 10 honors the memory of St. Savvatius Solovetsky, one of the founders of the Solovetsky Monastery. In folk tradition, this day was called Savvaty Beechnik and became the last stage of preparing bees for wintering.

Earlier we wrote about folk signs on October 9, the day of Ivan the Theologian and Ivan the Putnik.