On May 6, Christians of the Eastern Rite celebrate the Day of St. George, who is considered the protector and patron of warriors.. He is honored as a courageous warrior who did not renounce his faith despite torture..

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What not to do on St. George's Day.

In the old days, our ancestors adhered to some prohibitions on this day, so as not to harm themselves and loved ones..

They believed that on this holiday:.

you can not quarrel, get angry and wish harm to others;

do not sew, knit and embroider, as well as use sharp tools, such as scissors;

it is better not to comb or cut your hair. It was believed that because of this they could become weak and begin to fall out.;

do not touch wool, even woolen threads.

May 6 signs.

This day is considered the final entry of spring into its own rights.. The proverb says: Yegoriy came - spring does not run away.

Clear, windless morning on May 6 - early sowing will be successful and there will be a rich harvest.

Warm weather on Yury - summer will come soon.

If dew falls on May 6, then on May 22, on St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, there will be so much grass that the cattle will be full.

Dew appeared - there will be a good harvest of millet.

If it snows or hail - buckwheat will spoil.

If the night from May 6 to 7 is very warm, the bread will have time to ripen before the first frosts.

If mosquitoes huddle in flocks - wait for warming.

If the water level in the rivers has risen or they have spilled heavily, there will be a lot of grass on St. Nicholas Day (May 22).

Heavy rain on May 6 - the grass will grow a lot.

On the night before May 6, a wet towel was hung out. If it dries up in the morning, the cucumber harvest will be plentiful..

Recall who is St. George the Victorious and what is the history of this holiday.