On December 17, Christians of the Eastern Rite celebrate the Day of the Holy Great Martyr Barbara of Iliopol. This is not only a Christian, but also a folk holiday, which is also called Varvarin's day, Babin's day or Varvarin's frosts..
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What not to do on a holiday.
On this day, you can not wash, whiten and knead clay.
You can not do housework, as well as spinning.
On Varvarin's day, it is better not to leave the house unnecessarily..
You can not swear, quarrel, slander and wish others harm.
Signs of Barbara's Day.
If it's cold outside, it will last a long time.
If the sunset is bright and intense, then the weather will be sunny and clear..
On the eve of Barbara's day, there are many stars in the sky - expect cold weather, the sky is dull and gloomy - heat.
Warm weather on Saint Barbara's day promised a good flax harvest.