Theodore the Studite or the day of remembrance of Saint Theodore of Studium acquired special significance among the people.
The holiday was associated with the onset of winter, frosts, and ice on reservoirs.
This day is surrounded by special signs and traditions that suggest what can be done and what is best avoided.
What not to do
Give towels
On this day, you cannot give towels as a gift, so as not to bring illness to the recipient.
To avoid bad luck, you need to pay a symbolic amount for the towel.
Use cracked dishes
Eating or drinking from cracked or chipped glassware is considered a bad omen.
It is better to get rid of such household items to avoid trouble.
Cooking in a bad mood
Cooking in a bad mood can transfer negative energy into your food.
Such food, according to beliefs, can harm both the person who prepared it and the whole family.
Place the dough in the evening
Kneading dough after sunset was considered a bad omen.
It was believed that such dough would bring negativity and a bad mood.
What can be done
Brew berry tea
On this day, it is good to brew tea from dried berries or leaves.
This drink improves health and lifts the mood, and also helps to unite the family over tea.
A day with the family
It is best to spend this day at home, doing household chores and communicating with family.
A friendly family atmosphere will build trust and give you peace of mind.
Avoid despondency
Despondency on this day was considered a sin, as it undermined faith in divine will.
However, excessive joy was also not welcomed and was considered a sign of frivolity and vanity.
