Today, November 12, we celebrate Titmouse Day, which is associated with the memory of the martyrs Zinovy and Zinovia.
These brother and sister lived in the 3rd century in Asia Minor and are revered by Orthodox believers.
In the old days, titmice were called zinki, so people began to consider this day special for the little birds.
Signs for November 12th related to birds
If there are a lot of tits in the yard, then this foretells a cold snap.
The arrival of titmice has always been considered a sign of approaching winter.
The singing of tits at dawn also predicts an imminent cold snap.
If tits start pecking at the bark, then you should expect rainy weather.
Fine snowfall at this time will indicate approaching frosts.
The squeak of a titmouse in the evening hours indicates night frosts.
If you hear a titmouse whistling, it means that clear weather will soon set in.
What else to pay attention to
If a titmouse flies into the bird feeder, it will bring happiness and prosperity to the house.
Hunting and fishing on this day promise success for the whole year.
It is believed that plans made for this day will definitely bring success.
