Ah, winter - we put signs in the bins! Winter signs associated with various natural phenomena.

Winter- an amazing time of year. All the children are looking forward to it, to receive a long-awaited gift under the Christmas tree, to have fun sledding, skiing, skating, making snowmen, and playing snowballs. In winter, nature sleeps, gently wrapped in a blanket of snow. Winter is a girl with character: she can scare you with severe frosts, ice, cold winds or snowstorms. There is a saying about this time of year: “The sun shines, but does not warm.” There are also many folk signs of winter that help predict what summer will be like, what weather to expect in the coming days, and what natural phenomenon to prepare for.

Signs about the weather in winter

• Warm winter leads to cold summer.
• Dry and cold winter leads to dry and hot summer.
• Snowy winter means a long spring and rainy summer.
• Heavy snowfalls at the beginning of winter lead to heavy rains at the beginning of summer.
• If the most severe frosts of the entire winter occur on the Epiphany holiday, then the year will be fruitful.
• Many large icicles mean a good harvest of vegetables.
• Thunder in winter means strong winds and frosts, lightning means a storm.
• The moon with its horns up means frost.
• Smoke spreads across the ground in calm weather, the moon has a slightly reddish tint - similar to snow.
• If the clouds move against the wind, expect snow.
• A foggy circle near the sun means a blizzard.
• Fluffy frost on trees and bushes - it will be a sunny day.
• If at night or early in the morning with light wind goes strong snow, clear and sunny weather will set in during the day.
• Clouds are moving quickly - good weather.
• Snow pellets are a sign of an imminent thaw.
• Big snowflakes are falling - a thaw.
• When it's cold, water appears on the ice - a thaw will come soon.

Winter signs about nature

• If the crows croak in the whole flock - it means frost, if they sit on the ground - it means thaw, and settle down on the lower branches of trees - wait for the wind.
• Crows and jackdaws are circling in the air - towards the snow.
• A crow sits on the top of a tree in the morning and croaks towards the blizzard.
• In winter, flies begin to fly around the room - a thaw.

Winter signs for children.

According to popular belief, the beautiful Winter arrives on a pinto horse. Getting off his horse, Winter begins his magic: he forges frosts, covers rivers and lakes with ice bridges, pours snow from one sleeve and frost from the other. Winter's voice is young and clear, and ice glistens in her eyes. How favorable the winter will be, how severe the frosts will be, and how much snow it will scatter across the fields will determine what the future harvest will be like, and therefore the whole next year.

Signs of winter weather.

Signs of the winter weather were something like modern weather reports, helping the prudent owner prepare the farm for the cold on time and survive the winter without damage. That is why signs indicating the imminent onset of frost were especially important. Signs indicating the size of the future harvest helped plan how much of what supplies should be prepared for the next winter.

• Frosts should be expected if the wind is humming in the chimney and the smoke from the chimney is standing in a column.
• If a cat hides its nose under its paw and lies down close to the stove, it is getting colder.
• If you hear a crackling sound in the forest, then the frosts will last a long time. Cold weather They also foreshadow logs burning with a bang in the oven.
• If tits scream in the morning, it means increased frost.
• A rich harvest of rowan foreshadows a harsh winter.
• If there is heavy snow at the beginning of winter, then there will be heavy rain at the beginning of summer.
• If December turns out to be snowy and cold, then the harvest will be good.
• If in December the snow drifts close to the fences, then the summer will be bad, but if there is a gap left, then expect a big harvest.
• If thunder rumbles in winter, severe frosts will soon be expected.
• If smoke comes out of the chimney in a column, it will get colder.
• If on the first day of February the sky is dotted with many stars, then the cold will continue for a long time.
• If the sky is clear on the first day of February, then spring will be early.
• If the winter is snowless and harsh, then the summer will be dry and hot.
• If winter is warm, then summer will be cold.
• The more snow on the fields, the larger the harvest will be.
• By the 15th day of February they judge how soon to expect spring. If it snows on this day, then spring will not come soon.
• If the sun shines on Tatyana’s day (January 25), early spring and the early arrival of birds, if snow is blowing - for a rainy summer.
• If strong winds blow at the beginning of winter, then the beginning of spring will be slushy.
• If a cat in the house stands up on its hind legs and starts scratching the walls, then you should expect a blizzard.
• If the snow begins to stick to the trees, then you need to wait for warmer weather.
• If the most severe frosts fall on Epiphany week, then the year will be fruitful.

Even the youngest kindergarteners will be interested in learning about winter signs, as well as autumn, spring and summer signs, and learning how to use them. For easier perception, the signs of winter for kids can be put into poetic form.

You can also keep a nature diary and write down all the signs in it so as not to forget, and then compare whether they match.

December is the last, twelfth month of the year - a month of cheerful and joyful holidays, but also of severe, severe frosts and deceptive blizzards. In Rus' it used to be called jelly, among the Poles - “gruzden”, and among the Serbs - “wolf month”.
“December ends the year and opens the real winter.”

General December signs

Large frost, mounds of snow and deeply frozen ground in December - for the harvest.

In December, the water in the well is quiet - a sign of a good winter, noisy - a sign of frost, storms and blizzards.

In December, winter lays down white canvases, and frost builds bridges across rivers.

In December the frost increases, but the day arrives.

In December there are usually up to four thaws.

In December there are seven weather conditions: it blows, blows, swirls, tears and sweeps.

At the end of December the sun turns to summer, winter begins to frost.

The year ends in December, winter begins.

The month of December ends old grief, and lays the path for the new year with new happiness.

December is the month of large wolf packs.

December is the month of the first white trails.

December - the year ends.

December is snowy and cold - it will be a fertile year.

The December wind from the north foretells bitter frosts.

If in December there is a lot of frost, mounds of snow, deeply frozen ground - this is for the harvest.

If a lot of snow fell in December, which did not have time to melt, but lies in large snowdrifts, then expect a good harvest of bread in the coming year.

If there are frequent winds in December, then in March and April there will be slush in the yard.

If snow drifts close to the fence, expect cloudy and rainy summer, and if there is a small gap left, then the summer promises to be great.

Green sneezes on alder branches sing “tilly-tip” - to the frost.

Frost in December - for the oat harvest.

We brought a spruce into the house, and she brought a blizzard with her.

The north wind in December means bitter frosts.

Warm December- to a long winter and late cold spring.

Steady snowstorm weather means good swarming of bees.

December folk calendar

December 1 (Plato and Roman Day). Whatever the weather is on this day, such it will be throughout the winter.

People used to say: “Plato and Roman mean winter to us.” If you say to the martyrs Plato and Romanus: “Plato and Romanus, put some in my pocket,” then there will be money all year long.
Signs December 1

Look at winter from Plato and Roman to praise it on Maslenitsa.

As is the first day of December, so is winter.

If a mosquito flies around the room at Roman, wait for a thaw.

A crow wanders along the road towards Roman - to the warmth.

December takes everything and gives nothing.

December 2 (Andrian's name day). If northern birds arrive on this day, then you should expect early frosts.

Also - Avdey the Guardian.

The patron saint of this day was responsible for the economy and peace in the house. In order to prevent any evil spirits from sneaking into the house, it was necessary to take an ax and knock with its butt on all the jambs, door and window frames.

What the weather is like on this day is the same during haymaking.

It was believed that from this day a winter sleigh route was established, and Saint Proclus was asked to establish it. On Proclus, all evil spirits underground are cursed so that they do not come out.

Proclus is cursed by the evil spirits.

As is Proclus, so is June.

Until Proclus, don't expect any good from the road.

If it snows on this day, then it will rain in June.

On this day, according to popular belief, Winter herself rides across the earth in a snow-white fur coat and, with her icy breath, casts snow patterns on the window panes. From this day on, Vedovsk thaws often began, from which the roads became completely muddy, but Vedovsky frosts also occurred. They said about them: “Vvedensky frosts do not cause winter.”

Introduction - the gate of winter.

Introduction - thick ice cream (frosty).

The introduction breaks the ice (thaw).

Introduction came - brought winter.

If it’s frosty on Vvedenye, then wait for hot days in the summer.

Vvedensky frosts do not cause winter.

In the oven, the millet porridge turns brown - it looks like snow.

December 5 (Prokop). From this day on, a good sleigh path was established; more often than not, enough snow had already fallen so that there was a need for winter roads suitable for both walking and sleighing. On Prokopyev Day, this was exactly what was supposed to be done; usually roads were paved by the entire village, after which a hearty treat was arranged for all the workers.

Prokop came and dug up a snowdrift, stepped in the snow and dug a road.

The excavation treads on the snow - the roads are torn.

December 6 (Mitrofanin Day). If there is snowfall and north wind on this day, then on June 6 you should expect north wind and rain.

Also Memorial Day of Alexander Nevsky.

On this day they always remembered fallen soldiers and wondered about those who went to war or served in the army. To do this, you need to catch the spider and put it in a jar, which you then tie up. After six (sometimes eight) days they look to see if he is alive. If he's alive. then the person they are guessing about is also alive. Or the spider needs to be put in a pot. The insect begins to weave a web. If it begins to do this from the very top of the pot, then the person being told fortunes will soon return home.

The clouds are floating low - the cold is close.

Clouds are burning at sunset - the weather will be clear.

December 7(Katerina Sannitsa). On this day, people organized mass celebrations, opened carriages, began fortune telling and organized sleigh races. On December 7, the girls looked out for suitors, and the men prayed to Katerina to protect them from their harmful wife.

Saint Catherine is revered among the Russian people as the patroness of marriage and brides, pregnant women, as well as an assistant during childbirth. On the night of this day one could tell fortunes about marriage. To do this, you had to break off a twig from the apple tree, put it under the pillow and ask to show your betrothed. Young man it was possible to bewitch. To do this, they rolled a loaf of bread from a rye ear, which was placed at the door, to an item quietly taken from the guy they liked, and then around this item in circles. The girls believed that the guy near her house would also walk in circles. From this day on, winter transportation opened, and traders gathered in long journey with goods.

December is rolling its way towards Catherine.

December 8 (Clima is cold). On this day, according to legend, there is severe frost and wolves walk in a pack around the newborn’s hut.

At this time, real winter had already set in throughout the country, and from white snow the house became much lighter. Therefore, it was possible to do handicrafts, spinning, and embroidery near the window, and not just under a torch. It was believed that Clement could only begin any important work on an empty stomach.

The frost poured white roses on Clement.

Clement makes the man cry.

A big frost is coming over Clement.

The frost on Klim drove a wedge into the cold of winter.

December 9 (St. George's Day). In the old days, it was on this day that the ownership of the peasants passed from one master to another. In 1649, this tradition was canceled and this is where the saying “Here’s St. George’s Day comes to you, grandma.”

Also - St. George the Victorious.

Remembrance Day of St. George the Victorious, who is popularly called Yegor or Yuri and whose second name day falls on May 6 (Yuri warm). After Yury's day, people, as usual, went to the wells to listen to the water. If you couldn’t hear the splash of water, it foreshadowed warm winter. On this day, before the journey, a prayer was always served for well-being on the upcoming journey. By Yegoryev's Day it was customary to caulk windows and cellars.

There are two Yuri in Rus' - one cold (winter), the other hungry (spring).

If you don’t repay your debt before St. George’s Day, you’ll be in debt all your life.

Yuri collects a cold rent.

If there is frost before Yegoryev’s Day, the sowing of oats next year will end on May 6th.

December 10(Sign of Saint Roman). On this day, the upcoming weather is judged by the stars and winds. If you face the direction of the wind from the north, it will take all your sorrows and sorrows with you. People pray to the Holy Roman for relief from the punishment of infertility. By this day, the fish should all be hiding in the pools and holes for the winter, but the burbot, whitefish and frogs are swimming out to spawn.

They always expected something special from this day and looked closely at the starry sky, the flight of birds, clouds and listened to the wind. Everything in nature contained signs for those who mastered the art of interpreting signs and symbols. On this day, they used the clouds and stars to guess about the future weather. It was believed that if you stand facing the north wind, then all troubles and adversities will go away with him. They prayed to Saint Roman the Wonderworker for the resolution of infertility - according to legend, this saint, through his prayer, asked “many barren wives to give birth to children.” People believed that by this day the fish should have buried themselves in wintering pits and pools, prepared for the winter, and burbot, whitefish and vendace began to spawn.

December 11th. Irinarch's day. According to signs on Irinarch, they “listen to the water” for success in future affairs. If you hear some tinkling in the well, you should expect monetary profit next year, but if the water is silent, there is nothing to count on success.

On this day they also tell fortunes using coins. To do this, you need to throw a handful of coins into the nearest snowdrift, and then take them out from there. If the smallest coin comes across first, do not expect success in business, but if it is a large one, the year will be successful.

On this day they tried to see the jay, which was considered a prophet. If on her day she flies to the window and starts screaming at him, that’s good sign: The jay heralds happiness.

December 12 (Paramon Winter Pointer). If in this There won't be a lot of snow - it's worth waiting for weeks of snowfall.

On this day, snow was removed from the roofs, and, according to legend, this had to be done with a broom and brooms, but not with shovels, so that the roof would not become leaky. In general, the broom was treated with great respect; it was believed that it was endowed with special magical properties. It was impossible to sweep the floor with different brooms in one hut, otherwise wealth would disperse to the corners. On this day they made predictions about the weather for the whole winter; to do this they had to look at the morning dawn. A crimson dawn means cold winds, a clear morning means clear December, a snowy morning means blizzards.

If the valleys snow, the blizzard will blow for another seven days.

On Paramon, the earth turns to stone, the river freezes.

December 13 (Day of St. Andrew the First-Called). On this day, people are supposed to “listen” to the water; to do this, they go out to rivers, lakes or wells in the evening. If the water is calm, this means that the winter will be warm, without snowstorms. If the water splashes and hums, it means we must expect storms and serious frosts. If the water is very agitated, it means trouble. On this day, girls could tell fortunes about their betrothed. To see your fiance in a dream, you need to sow flax in a pot of soil. Over it, you need to read the “Our Father” nine times standing, nine times on your knees and nine times sitting, and then say the following conspiracy words: “Holy Andrew, I sow flax on you, give me to the nobility, for whom I will be that flax.” tear it up,” and go to bed. To find out whether a girl will get married soon, you need to pick a branch of an apple tree or any other fruit tree on this day and put it in water. If leaves bloom on it before Christmas, then in the spring the girl will get married. For fortune telling to be truthful and accurate, you must definitely ask St. Andrew the First-Called for help and fast for a week before this day.

If it snows on St. Andrew's Day, it will remain there for 100 days.

December 14 (Naumov day). People said about this day: “Nahum came, the winter wind blew.”

On the day of the holy prophet Nahum, children were sent to school - this day can be called the original Russian day of September 1. They prayed to Saint Naum, asking him to give him some advice - to teach him, they said: “A head without a mind is like a lantern without a fire,” “If you don’t study, you can’t weave bast shoes.”

December 15. Day of Habakkuk. If there is a lot of snow in mid-December, there will be a rich harvest of herbs in the summer.

December 16. Ivan Silent. This day is dedicated to the memory of St. John the Silent, and on December 16 it was supposed to chat as little as possible, talk about oneself in order to avoid absurdities and rumors, and in no case make promises. They said: “Ivan is silent, good rumors are growing the business.” As they say, people were afraid to “wash dirty linen in public.” It was believed that the one who fulfills this covenant will be eloquent all year and with the power of words will be able to resolve conflicts and reconcile those who quarreled.

December 17 (Varvarin Day). Particularly severe frosts were expected for Barbara the Great Martyr, which continued over the next few days. It was believed that this was one of the coldest days, and the cold on Varvara is second only to Epiphany. Saint Barbara was considered the intercessor of women; pregnant women prayed to her.

Towards cold weather the sky is sprinkled with stars; to warm weather it is blind and dim.

Winter will seal the road to Varvara.

December 18(day of Savva the seal). According to legends, Savva continues Varvara’s work “Varvara pavers, and Savva lays” - it becomes a little warmer. On this day you can’t argue about who has a horse.

People also said that Savva continues the work of Varvara - he freezes rivers and lakes. It was with this day that the saying was connected: “Varvara is paving, Savva is sharpening nails, Nikola is nailing.”

Savva is generous in the cold.

If Savva rolls away, the earth will be well covered.

The bullfinch sings in the snow, blizzard and slush.

December 19 (Nikola Zimny, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, cold Nicholas). Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker was considered the patron saint of all sailors and travelers. By popular belief, December 19, Nicholas the saint in the form of a kind grandfather walks across the earth, dispersing all dark forces. Nicholas the Saint is also considered the patron saint of marriages. They like to say about Nikola: “You can’t beat your betrothed with a horse,” “whoever you marry will be born into him,” thereby confirming the belief in the power of St. Nicholas to bind the fate of the betrothed. This day was considered a deadline for various types of transactions, payments and business contracts. On this day, the weather was also especially closely monitored.

Winter is hard on Nikola.

Winter sweeps over Nikola - there is no road.

Nikola will say that Yegory will pave the floor.

Ask Nikola, and he will say: I will save you.

If winter closes in on Michaelmas, then it will unshackle on Nikola.

We carried the winter on a sled to Nikola, and here comes the thaw.

If winter covers its tracks before Nikolin's day, the road will not stand.

The Nikolsky convoy is more expensive than gold for the boyar treasury.

Winter covers Nikola's roofs with icy tar.

If Nikola is cold and clear - for the grain-bearing year.

The height of the summer grass will depend on how much snow there is that day.

December 20 (Ambrose Day). It was on this day that everything ended winter holidays of the current year, and the girls sat down to sew for the upcoming dowry. People said: “Ambrose threw away the holidays,” there will be no more before Christmas national holidays. All that remained was to wait for Merry Christmas and Christmastide.

Winter is cold - summer is hot, winter warmth - summer cold.

The snow is dense and wet - for a wet summer, dry and light - for a dry summer.

The sun is in a foggy circle - expect a snowstorm.

The sun sets in the clouds - snowfall.

21 December. Anfisa's Day. On this day, the girls were engaged in handicrafts: spinning, weaving, embroidering. It was believed that on this day an extra eye was an evil eye, so on these evenings they discouraged a girl’s beauty from being damaged. To protect yourself from the evil eye, you could tie a silk thread around your wrist.

December 22(Anna Winter). People believed that it was from this day that the real winter began. The shortest day of the year.

It was believed that on December 22 the real harsh winter. On this day, pregnant women had to observe strict fasting (on other days they are exempt from fasting), avoid any quarrels and troubles, and avoid being seen by the crippled and disabled. There were other prohibitions: you cannot light a fire, knit, embroider, so as not to accidentally harm the unborn child - it was believed that the fire kindled on this day could leave a red mark on the child’s body, tangled threads would twist his umbilical cord, and wretched and ugly people whom he saw his mother may pass on her injuries to the baby.

The sun is for summer, winter is for frost.

Opoka (lace) on trees for Anna’s conception - for the harvest.

Anna finally establishes winter.

December 23. Mina Day. The Great Martyr Mina is considered a healer of eye diseases - this saint really had the gift of miracles and really healed eye diseases. It was believed that it not only bestows healing on the eyes, but also removes the veil from the eyes, which prevents one from distinguishing good from evil, truth from lies. People turned to him with a request for spiritual insight.

If the snow rolls right up to the fence - bad summer, and if there is a gap, it’s fruitful.

December 24. Nikon's day. On this day it was supposed to pray to Saint Nikon so that he would calm the soul and drive away evil spirits, who tried with all her might to get into the house. People said: “Nikon stands at the icons.”

December 25 (Spirodon Solstice). If the sun shines brightly on this day, spring will be early, and the New Year will be frosty and clear. If there is a storm outside, expect long cold weather and the New Year will be gray and warm.

This is the day of the solstice - the longest night and the most short day per year. “Sun for summer - winter for frost,” they say about this day. It was believed that Spiridon himself turns the sun to summer and makes sure that it does not hide from people, and from that day on the sun dresses up in a festive sundress and kokoshnik, gets into a cart and travels to warm countries.

Based on the weather of the first 12 days following Spiridon, the weather of each of the 12 months of the coming year was judged.

From the solstice of the day he will arrive at least as fast as a sparrow.

If the sun is bright, radiant - New Year It will be frosty, clear, and if it is gloomy and there is frost on the trees, it will be warm and cloudy.

Spiridon's Day determines the character of the entire winter.

December 26(day of the martyr Eustratus, Eugene). People said: “The martyr Eustratus is glad of the sun.” From this day on, they begin to observe the weather for the next twelve days, believing that every day they predict the corresponding weather for the next 12 months.

It was believed that on this day witches organize gatherings and get-togethers, where they decide how to deprive people sunlight and warmth. You cannot use foul language on this day, otherwise witches will fall from the sky right on the head of the offender. You couldn’t even leave a broom on the porch, otherwise the witches would take it away.

27th of December. Filimonov day. The darkest days of the year had arrived; it was believed that at this time echidnas and kikimoras came out into the light of God, huddled against the windows, and scratched at the doors. To scare away evil spirits, it was necessary to wash oneself more often on this day - the undead are most afraid of water.

December 28th. Trifonov day. From this day on, the day began to increase, and people in the fight against evil spirits began to have allies - Sun rays, which pierce evil spirits, drive them away from houses.

Red rainbows are visible in the sky - the frost will be threatening.

There will be severe frost if the cat is looking for warmth in the morning.

If the water decreases in winter, summer will be clear.

If there is frost in winter, there is dew in summer.

If there is little snow in winter, there will be little rain in summer.

If there is a lot of moisture in winter, then summer will be good and warm.

If there was frost at night, snow will not fall during the day.

If the snow is deep, the bread is good.

December 29 (Ageev day). If there is frost on the windows in the morning on this day, Christmas will be warm, and if the cold is strong, this will be the weather until January 7th.

The prophet Haggai was believed to instruct righteous life and especially notes the love of work in a person. If a lot of frost falls on this day - deep snow will fall on Christmastide, frost will strike - the cold will last until Epiphany. It was possible to find out about the weather during Christmas time in this way. That night, according to ancient custom, fires were lit and little men made of snow were thrown into them. If the flame went out soon, clear, sunny weather was expected for Christmastide.

Haggai sows frost.

If the frost is strong and has curled the spirit into curls (patterns on the glass), it will freeze for another twenty days.

If there is severe frost on Haggai, he will crackle all Christmastide and stand until Epiphany.

If there is frost on the trees, the holidays will be warm.

December 30th. On this night (from 30 to 31) people used to make fires and throw snowmen there. If the flame continued to burn, Christmastide will be cloudy and snowy.

In the old days, this day was called Danilov’s day, and since it is the penultimate day in the month of December, they usually said: “Daniil hastens December.”

On Daniel's day the Holy Spirit and incense smelled.

On Danil’s day, the housewife lit the stove so that there would be enough heat for two days.

If there is frost on this day, it will be warm in a week.

There are snowstorms in December - bees will swarm well.

There is frost on the prophet Daniel - warm Christmastide.

Danila is rushing December.

31th of December(Simeon or otherwise Modestra, Novolet e ). On this day, people slaughtered pigs for the festive table and prepared for the holiday.

Saint Modest is known as the patron saint of livestock, and therefore in the Tale of the Saints a prayer is assigned to him in case of bestial death. According to legend, on this day all evil spirits are released that seek to harm people. Therefore, it was impossible to leave milk in an open container - evil spirits they will climb. Under no circumstances should they leave knives on the table unattended - the evil spirits will play around, and then disaster will not be far away.

December old year ends, lays a new path with new happiness.

The wind blows from the west or southwest - warming will occur.

Folk signs about winter are a real storehouse of wisdom. This time of year is shrouded in mystery and wonder. Many people believe that it is in winter that real magic happens, but is this true?

In the article:

Signs say that people born in the cold season are very prudent, wise, and able to overcome any obstacles. Our ancestors were sure that people born in winter, are capable of performing miracles.


Also, our ancestors paid attention to what would happen in the future.

About the offensive real winter says the snow. From the day it fell, you need to count 40 days. That's when the real winter fairy tale begins.

• The more snow, the greater the opportunity to make big profits in the new year.
• How less snow falls during the winter, the poorer you will have to live the whole next year.
• If snow falls only in, then expect a rainy, cold summer.
• If frequent precipitation begins when the trees have not yet shed their leaves, then expect a severe winter with snowstorms and blizzards.
• A harbinger of frost, cold winter, there was thunder at the end of November.
• The sign says that if smoke comes out of the chimney in a column, then the next morning it will be very cold.
• If the weather changes during the day (very cold during the day, and warmer in the evening), then there will be a strong blizzard for several days in a row.
• If there are frequent storms in winter, then summer will not be warm.
• A mild winter without frost is a harbinger of a cold summer.
• A dry and frosty winter means that the summer will be very hot and there will be little precipitation.
• Frequent frost in winter indicates a rainy summer.

If animal always tries to be closer to objects that emit heat (to a stove or radiator), then there will soon be a blizzard. If the pet behaves calmly and does not look for a warm corner, then the winter will not be cold.

The sign says that if a bullfinch is chirping under your window, then winter will soon end.

If at the end of February it is very slippery, there is a lot of ice and icicles, then this indicates that spring will not come soon and will be very cold. The starry sky on the night of January 1-2 also indicates a long winter. If at this time there are very few stars in the sky, then spring will come very soon.

The Russian winter lasts for three months, says a popular saying. According to the astronomical calendar, it lasts from the winter solstice to spring equinox. Meteorologists consider winter to be the entire period when the average daily air temperature is below zero degrees. And the folk calendar states that winter begins with frosts and ends with drops.

Every time we note: when the seasons change, something new appears in nature, something first. Here we are on the threshold of winter - the first frost, the first snowstorm, the first sparkling snowdrift...

Everything in nature became quiet in anticipation of the cold weather. And although in the summer and autumn, with the help of signs, data was obtained about the nature of the upcoming winter, the peasant has his own opinions on this matter - he must check everything himself. He will go out in the morning to ask the cow for food and at the same time look at the sky, notice how domestic animals and the feathered population behave - sparrows, tits, bullfinches. He gets thoughtful, goes into the dressing room, where he has a dry spruce branch nailed, and gives out his forecast for the coming day, or even for the whole week. And what’s interesting is that this old-fashioned forecast almost always comes true.

The clouds go against the wind - towards the snow. The sun sets into the clouds - snowfall. The clouds are floating low - expect cold.

Smoke from the chimneys in a column means cold weather.

A foggy circle near the sun or a broken one near the moon means blizzards.

There is a red fire in the stove and the wood is burning with a bang - there will be severe frost.

A quiet breeze blew from the north, and after it, blurry clouds appeared on the horizon - there might be snow. By night he is stronger. This is also indicated by the weak draft in the stove and the smoke from the chimneys, which swirls and spreads, tends to the ground without wind.

If you go out to the river and there is ice on the water, expect rain or great warmth. But people also noticed something else: before frost, the water in the rivers rises. Contradiction? No, before frost, water never comes out onto the ice, but the ice hole is full of water.

Before the cold, the stars shine brightly at night, and in the morning the dawn is always bright. But if you hear thunder and see lightning, then expect a storm.

During the day it was bitterly cold, but in the evening it suddenly became warmer. Don't rejoice - a long cold is still ahead.

Live barometers will notify you of the onset of extreme cold.

There will be severe frost if: the cat is looking for warmth;

a cat in a ball - frost on the threshold;

chickens in the yard twirl their tails;

geese flap their wings and tuck one leg under them;

indoor birds become quiet;

In the morning the tit screams loudly;

suddenly you see several squirrels in one nest;

the crow hides its nose under its wing;

wolves howl near housing.

If you see a dog rolling in the snow, expect snowfall soon;

“There will be a storm at night: the dog is lying in the snow.”

The dog curls up into a ball and lies in a ball - in the cold.

The cat washes itself, licks its paw - towards the bucket, sits in the stove - towards the frost, scratches the floor - towards the wind and blizzard, lies with its belly up - towards the warmth.

One of these signs was reflected in his poem by A. A. Fet:

Mother! Look out the window

You know, yesterday it was not for nothing that there was a cat

Wash your nose:

There is no dirt, the whole yard is covered,

Lightened up, turned white

Apparently there is frost.

Before bad weather, the cat reaches for the water and laps it up more than usual.

The whole flock of crows cawed - to the frost;

they staged a round dance in the sky - for snowfall;

sitting on the ground - to the thaw;

sit on the lower branches of trees - wait for the wind.

A magpie flies near a dwelling, climbs under the eaves towards the blizzard.

In two or three days, our closest neighbor in housing, the sparrow, senses the frost. It’s January outside, and he suddenly started collecting various rags, feathers, threads - as if he were about to build a new nest. This is what he does before the onset of extreme cold.

Before the snowfall, chickens begin to pluck. But during the frost, the smoke slanted, arched like a rocker - which means the frosts will weaken.

Look at the windows: suddenly during the frost they burst into tears, it began to flow from the window sills - which means that tomorrow it will be warmer. People have always expected a thaw if:

during the frost the forest rustled;

during frost, the squirrel leaves the nest and descends from the tree;

the sparrows chirped in unison;

a bullfinch flew to the window;

the fog descended to the ground.

In winter, a horse will not lie down on the ground, unless, of course, it is healthy, but before a thaw it almost always lies down, and then snowfall was soon expected.

People often say that as is the winter, so is the summer. What will they tell us about this? folk signs about winter?

Winter warmth, summer cold.

If it is cold and dry in winter, it is dry and hot in summer.

Blizzards in winter - bad weather in summer.

A lot of frost on the trees means there will be a lot of honey.

Interesting observations of indoor flowers. In winter, before the weather warms up and there is snow, droplets of water appear on the tips of the leaves of calla lilies.