On October 11, Orthodox believers honor the memory of St. Chariton the Confessor.
Kharitonov's Day was considered unkind in Rus', so people tried not to even leave their homes so as not to bring trouble.
They also noted weather signs that indicated the coming winter.
Name day October 11
Today the day of the angel is celebrated by Alexander, Alexey, Anatoly, Anna, Afanasy, Valentin, Vasily, Vyacheslav, George, Gregory, Ephraim, Ivan, Hilarion, Ilya, Isaac, Kirill, Makar, Maria, Mark, Matvey, Moses, Prokhor, Sergey, Tatyana, Ulyana, Fedor, Khariton.
Those born today belong to the sign of Libra. They are fighters for peace in the world and are ready to move mountains in their path.
People who celebrate their name day on October 11th are characterized by a vivid imagination and wit.
Weather signs
On Khariton's Day, they noted from which direction the wind was blowing. A north wind promised a cold winter, and if clouds were floating in the same direction, the weather would soon get worse.
If the willow stood in frost, the winter will be long, and if the hares were still wearing their summer coats, the cold weather will come late.
