The Orthodox holiday of Nikola is a non-transitional holiday and is celebrated on May 22 in a new style by the church. Summer (or in another, veshny) Nicola is associated with the transfer of the relics of the saint. Nicholas the Wonderworker is one of the most loved and revered saints by the people, he is prayed for in various life trials, and he never refuses help, quickly responding to the prayers of people who believe in him. Concerning the day of the memory of St. Nicholas, there are many beliefs and signs that have been known from the earliest times among the people.
Signs on Nikolay summer (May 22)
Concerning the day of Nikola (22maya), there are many interesting signs and beliefs:
- One of the most common signs in the people is that it is from the day of Nikola Veshnego that real summer comes and long-awaited warmth.
- It was believed that until this day it is necessary to return all debts to their creditors, otherwise there is a high probability of being in debt all year until the next Nicholas.
- The rain on Nicholas veshnego is a fertile sign, it is considered, if on May 22 it rains - then rye will be born and there will be a lot of bread.
- A good omen on May 22 was considered to be reconciled with your enemies if you did not get along with someone, or just quarreled.
- Matchmaking on summer Nikolas is a matchmaking. The girl to whom you will match, will certainly turn out to be a loving wife and an excellent mistress.
- Nikola the Wonderworker was monitored for the behavior of the frogs, if the frog croaks - the oats will be good.
- It was considered a bad omen to swim in the river until May 22, according to the belief this is a great sin.
- If the alder blossomed on Nikolas the Wonder-worker, then it was time to sow the buckwheat.
- May 22 was considered the deadline for planting potatoes, if planted later - the crop can not wait.
- On summer, Nikolas was considered a gracious affair to feed the beggar, you will share with the hungry on this day - you will not know the whole year.
- If on May 22 it was a wet and misty morning - they were washing with dew, it promised good health to the person.
- Nicholas started to drive horses out into the fields, to the fodder.
Such are the many signs on Nikolay summer on May 22.
What can not be done on Nikola Veshnego?
In addition to a large number of signs, there are prohibitions that can not be done on Nicholas. So, according to the popular beliefs of Nicholas the Wonderworker, one should not eat meat and any meat products, but eating a duck soup on this day is a good sign.
It was forbidden to be engaged in weaving this day, to weave sheep's wool, even woven accessories were not allowed to be given to anyone. According to the story, on Summer Nikolas wolves exacerbated the scent and they attacked the sheep.
There was one more ban. So in the period from the day of St. George to St. Nicholas it was impossible to build hedges and fences.
Many people ask themselves whether it is possible to work for Nikolay Veshnego. On this account, there are no strict prohibitions on the part of the church. But, like
On this day it is better for orthodox people to visit the church and give time to prayer about oneself and loved ones. Of course, it is not forbidden to work in the service, no one has canceled the work. And any work for the good of the neighbor will not be considered a sin.
If there is a special need to do business on the au pair in Nikolov's day, it is better to do this after the evening service. So you will come to a compromise with your own conscience.