On December 18, Eastern Rite Christians celebrate St. Sava's Day or Savin's Day. It is one of three December holidays that are celebrated in succession: Barbara, Savva and Nicholas.

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What not to do on Savin's day.

You can’t work on a holiday, it was believed that this could offend the saint.

It is forbidden to swear, quarrel, swear and wish others harm.

It was believed that Savva continued the work of St. Barbara: he freezes rivers and lakes, strengthening crossings.

The people said "

Saint Sava was also popularly called an omentum, it was believed that he raised the temperature, causing a thaw, - “snow salted”.

Holiday signs.

If a strong wind blows on Savva, then after Peter's Day (July 12) and until the end of July, a strong wind should also be expected.

If the squirrels left the trees and descended to the ground, then heat will soon come.

If the smoke drags along - there will be bad weather.

Matchmaking on Savin's Day will bring happiness to the young.