On May 22, Christians of the Eastern Rite celebrate the Celebration of the honor of the transfer of the relics of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. The people also call the holiday Nicholas of Spring.. This name is due to the fact that there are two holidays dedicated to the saint in a year - in winter and in spring..
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What not to do on Nicholas Spring.
On this day, it is forbidden to sew, knit, embroider and pick up scissors..
You can't cut your hair.
You can't refuse anyone who asks for help.
For refusing the needy, the family will endure poverty and disaster for seven years.
By the day of St. Nicholas of Spring, you can’t keep a debt, otherwise there will be no financial luck all year.
You can not swear, quarrel, swear and wish others harm.
Holiday signs.
If it rains on Nicholas, there will be a rich harvest.
If the frogs start croaking, there will be a rich harvest of oats.
The alder blossomed - it's time to sow buckwheat.