The Feast of the Savior, which is celebrated on February 15, completes the cycle of Christmas holidays dedicated to the birth of the baby Jesus in this world. In the people it was believed that the Syllabus points to the spring, and after it the frosts will begin to decrease.
What does the Presentation of the Lord mean?
There are several explanations for what the festival means. Initially, for this time, there was a pagan holiday dedicated to bringing gifts to the gods and requests for a new crop. In the Christian era, this holiday was replaced by the Savior of the Lord, indicating a meeting with a born infant. According to the Orthodox teaching, on this day the elder Simeon saw a small Christ, whom his parents brought to the temple for blessing. The Elder waited this moment for three long centuries, to which God granted him immortality.
What can not be done on February 15 at the Lord's Savior?
The Lord's feast refers to the great Orthodox holidays. On this day, any "dirty" work and activities with piercing-cutting objects are prohibited. That is, you can not clean, wash, sew, knit. Restrictions apply to the spiritual sphere. On this day, one should protect oneself from bad thoughts, not do evil to one's neighbor, try to keep a peaceful spirit. In addition, it is recommended that you visit the church on this day.
Signs on the feast of the Savior of the Lord
The weather that fell on the Sfeniya, told our ancestors what spring will be. These are the signs on
- clear starry sky - spring will not come soon;
- snowfall, blizzard - the spring will be late and with rains;
- drops - the harvest of bread;
- thaw that day - to early and warm spring;
- Morning snowfall - the harvest of early grain is expected;
- snowfall in the afternoon - to the yield of medium-sized cereals;
- snow in the evening - harvest of late crops;
- a clear sunset speaks of the end of the cold;
- bad weather by the evening - frosts are expected.