Jonah's Day is an important holiday for Orthodox believers, dedicated to the memory of Saints Jonah, Archbishop of Novgorod, and Jonah, Metropolitan of Moscow.
According to folk tradition, on this day, unmarried girls turned to the saint with prayers for a good groom.
What not to do
Don't start important things
Jonah's day is not the best time for responsible decisions. Anything you start on this day will not end successfully.
Don't sign documents
If you have to sign important papers on this day, it is better to postpone it. According to folk signs, evil spirits can steal luck.
Don't pick up coins
According to popular belief, if you pick up a coin on Jonah's Day, it will lead to loneliness and bad luck.
Don't clean someone else's house
It is believed that you can transfer the misfortunes of the owners onto yourself. It is better to refrain from helping with cleaning in other people's houses on this day.
What can be done
Get things in order
Clean up not only your home, but also yourself, draw conclusions and finish what you started.
Bake some pies
On St. Jonah's Day, pies with cabbage, potato or turnip filling were baked. This was a way to give thanks for the harvest and treat loved ones.
Fortune telling for the future
On this day, girls would tell fortunes about their future groom. There were simple fortune-telling techniques, such as throwing grain to find out if there would be happiness.
Handicrafts for comfort
Women sewed, knitted and embroidered. This was considered a good sign for the future and for the home.
Create comfort in your home
Traditionally, it was important to create a cozy atmosphere: they lit a fireplace, brewed herbal tea and read old stories.
Good and useful deeds
On St. Jonah's Day, donate items to a shelter, treat your neighbors to baked goods, or support those who need support.
Gather around the table
It's a good day to get together with your family. Have a family dinner and share important moments of life with each other.
