Sochi residents were told what can and cannot be done on October 16 according to popular signs

On Friday, October 16, according to the national calendar, Denis Pozimniy is celebrated. This day is associated with the traditions of protecting the house from diseases, preparing for the cold and observing the weather.

The Orthodox Church on October 16 honors the memory of the Hieromartyr Dionysius Areopagite. In the people, the holiday was called Denis Pozimniy, because it was believed that at this time autumn gradually gives way to winter.

Traditionally, on this day, they brought order to the house, checked supplies and prepared for the cold. To protect against ailments, garlic and onions were hung near windows and doors.

What not to do on October 16: according to legends, it was not recommended to quarrel, lend money, pick up coins found on the street and leave the house late at night without having to.

Particular attention was paid to weather signs. A warm and sunny day foreshadowed the absence of severe frosts in the coming weeks, and a murky moon - rain. If the sparrows were restlessly flying from place to place, they expected bad weather.

For residents of Sochi, where autumn usually remains mild, folk signs can be an occasion to observe the changes in the weather. At the same time, such predictions do not have scientific confirmation.