On November 7, Volgograd residents will be able to understand what the winter will be like

Orthodox calendar

On November 7, there is the Demetrius Parental Saturday – a special day of remembrance of the dead, which is traditionally celebrated before the day of memory of the Holy Great Martyr Demetrius of Thessaloniki. In churches, funeral services are held, and believers gather for common prayers to remember their departed relatives, relatives and all defenders of the Fatherland. Also on this day, the church honors the memory of righteous Tabitha, known for her good deeds and mercy, and the martyrs Marcian and Martirius, who remained faithful to their convictions to the very end.

Angel Day is celebrated by the owners of names: Athanasius, Valery, Matrona, Mark and Dmitry. According to the old tradition, on this day it is customary, congratulating birthday people, to wish them strength of spirit and warmth, which is especially appreciated on damp autumn days.

The historical legacy of a bygone era

In the secular calendar, November 7 remains an important historical milestone. This is the Day of the military parade on Red Square in 1941, which became a symbol of courage and resilience in one of the most critical moments of history. In addition, a number of countries still celebrate the October Revolution Day of 1917, recalling the large-scale social and political changes of the last century.

Ancestor observations

The people’s calendar calls this day “Daddy crying”. Our ancestors believed that on November 7, nature itself mourns the outgoing autumn, so frequent rains or heavy snowfall on this day were considered a natural phenomenon.

People noticed that if by November 7 the trees had completely shed their leaves, the winter promises to be frosty and harsh. If there is heavy snow on the roads, then the coming winter will be warm and mild. Wind also played an important role in forecasts – strong gusts foreshadowed protracted blizzards in December, and a quiet and windless morning promised a quick but calm cold snap.