Traditionally, on October 1, according to the folk calendar, the festival of Arina Shipovnitsa is celebrated.
This holiday is best known for the fact that it is on this day, according to beliefs, that one should pay attention to the behavior of birds.
In particular, it was believed that birds gathering in flocks predicted an icy winter.
If you don't see cranes in the sky, the warm weather will last until November.
Have the birches shed their leaves yet? The winter period will be very comfortable.
Also on October 1st, the following people traditionally celebrate their name days: Alexey, Ariadna, Arkady, Boris, Veniamin, Vladimir, Ivan, Ilarion, Irina, Konstantin, Mikhail, Peter, Sergey, Sophia.
People with the above mentioned names are considered to have enviable pickiness.
These individuals are usually not quick to let strangers in too quickly. They are very analytical.
Such people easily and successfully form strong connections. They can be trusted.
Weather signs
The birch tree leaves have turned yellow – winter will not bring any troubles.
The east wind is blowing – dry weather will continue for a few more days.
The cranes have flown away for the winter – the end of October will bring frosts.
If the wood crackles in the fire, it will rain heavily.
The sun is dim at sunset - expect prolonged rains.
