Why tomorrow residents of Kalmykia in the house need to decompose garlic and onions

On October 16, special attention was paid to the protection of homes from evil spirits.

It was believed that on this day “autumn fevers” roam the earth – evil spirits that penetrate houses, causing illness and trouble. To prevent this, amulets were placed on the windows and doors - garlic, onions, salt, radish, as well as pieces of aspen bark.

In the evening, families gathered at the samovar, brewed herbal teas, baked pancakes, told fairy tales to children. The holiday was considered a time of convergence of generations, warmth and mutual understanding.