On October 24, Orthodox believers honor the memory of Saint Philip, who is one of the seventy apostles.
People call this day Filippova's rigmarole: this is what they called the time of year in Rus' when the roads were muddy and slushy.
Snow and ice on Filippov's day allowed us to judge our financial luck.
Name day October 24
Today the name day is celebrated by Alexander, Anatoly, Anton, Zinaida, Hilarion, Joseph, Isaac, Lev, Makar, Moses, Theophan, Filaret, Philip.
Those born on October 24 are characterized by positivity and determination, as well as persistence. They are always ready to start a new business, but they achieve success only when they are passionate about what they do.
In order to resolve conflicts, today's birthday people are ready to compromise and will even give up their own interests if necessary.
Weather signs
As already mentioned, weather signs today coincided with signs concerning prosperity. For example, if snow fell on damp ground, they expected profit in the spring.
And if by this time the rivers were already covered with ice, they would definitely walk on it: it was believed that in this way one could improve one’s well-being.
If the leaves continued to fall, the year promised to be harsh.
