Signs of the Assumption

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary celebrated on August 28. This holiday is dedicated to remembering life and climbing to heaven of the Virgin Mary. Various signs and traditions are known for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which many of them observe to this day. The most popular superstitions about the weather, which allow you to predict it for the autumn and winter.

Signs and Traditions of the Assumption

It was believed that it was August 28, the sun goes to sleep, that is, it will no longer warm up as in the summer. On this day it is customary to consecrate ears and seeds, and after dinner organize a holiday. The flour of a new crop was used for baking, which was fed not only to relatives but also to needy people. The tradition of the Assumption is the collection of viburnum, berries and pears, and women are necessarily engaged in conservation. On this day, you must necessarily go to church to put a candle. There is a sign and custom of the Assumption associated with the wedding, so, the guys tried to woo to the girls they liked, and those who remained unattended, will have to remain alone until the next spring.

At the Assumption of the Most Holy Theotokos, work should not be shunned, so the peasants collected cereals, while they left some ears on the field, which will increase yields next year. Since ancient times, the tradition was widespread that women would roll on the ground, asking the Higher Powers to return to them the strength that was spent on harvesting.

Signs of weather on the Assumption:

  1. If this day is good weather and warmth, then the Indian summer will be cold.
  2. Rain on this holiday promises a dry autumn. In addition, the precipitation was a harbinger of heavy rain and thunderstorms in mid-September.
  3. To see the rainbow on this day is a good sign, foreshadowing a warm autumn.
  4. A large amount of cobwebs on this day promises a frosty and little snowy winter.

It is important to know what can not be done at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, because it was believed that people who violate prohibitions are incurring mischief. On this day it is forbidden to walk barefoot on the ground or to stick sharp objects into the ground. It was believed that in this way a person shows disrespect to the Earth and this can cause problems with health and crop. It is not recommended to wear tight shoes on this day, so that she does not rub her calluses, as she will have to suffer from discomfort until the end of the year. It is forbidden to quarrel with other people on this day, and especially with relatives.