On January 8, Christians of the Eastern Rite celebrate the Cathedral of the Most Holy Theotokos. The holiday is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and got its name due to the fact that on this day they also honor other people close to the Mother of God and Jesus, persons - King David, Saints James and Joseph.

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What not to do on a holiday.

On this day, pregnant women are not allowed to work.. It was believed that if a woman and her husband violate this prohibition, then the child will be born with physical disabilities..

It is also forbidden to work, do needlework and crafts on a holiday.. However, in some regions there was a tradition to engage in carpentry.

On this day, you can not swear, quarrel, conflict and wish others harm.

Holiday signs.

Most of the signs of the Cathedral of the Most Holy Theotokos are associated with the weather, it was believed that it could indicate the next year's harvest..

Sunny and clear weather on the morning of January 8 - there will be a good harvest.

If on this day they heard the singing of a finch, a thaw is expected.

Flocks of crows fly overhead - wait for a blizzard.

If the sky turns red after sunset, there will be severe frosts.

Snow and frost on this day - to a cold and rainy summer.

Snow sticks to the palms - wait for the heat.

If a white flame burns in the furnace, and not a red one, it will get warmer soon.