On July 26, Christians of the Eastern Rite celebrate the Cathedral of the Archangel Gabriel. It is believed that it was he who brought the Virgin Mary the news of the imminent birth of a son who would become the Savior of mankind.. The holiday is also called Gabriel Summer or Gabriel's Day..

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What not to do on a holiday.

On this day you can not do physical work.

It is believed that if a person stumbled on the threshold three times, leaving the house, you should not leave it anymore.. It can bring trouble.

According to legend, you can not sweep the crumbs off the table. It is believed that this can bring financial difficulties..

Holiday signs.

If the clouds in the sky become dark - bad weather;

If the dark clouds brighten - be good weather;

If the weather is dry, so will autumn;

If it rains, winter will start early and be cold;

If rooks huddle in a flock - be in early autumn;

If the swallows fly low, autumn will drag on.