Folk omens about the future harvest and weather: this is how our ancestors predicted important events
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Folk omens are the centuries-old experience of our people. We can use them even today. What are the folk omens for the beginning of winter that indicate the harvest and future weather?
According to the beliefs of our ancestors, nature itself helps us understand what the weather will be like and whether we can expect a big harvest next season.
If the snow in December lies flat on the ground, the next year promises a rich harvest, because the earth under such a blanket will “rest” well, “gain strength” and accumulate enough moisture to have good shoots in the spring.
When December is frosty, but with little snow, this is an unfavourable sign for the future harvest. Frozen ground, which is not protected by a layer of snow, will not be able to “rest” and get enough moisture. If snow melts too often in December,, this may mean that winter will be long, spring will be late. In ancient times, it was believed that due to such weather, the start of agricultural work is delayed. The best way to predict the future weather is to look at birds and animals, which are very sensitive to any changes in it long before they begin. The behavior of animals and birds was exactly the “barometer” that our ancestors used.
When sparrows hide under shelter at the beginning of winter, expect a strong wind that will rise very soon. A blizzard may even begin.
If a domestic cat is looking for a warm place, this means that winter cold is approaching, it is worth warming up and finding warm blankets to cover yourself for the night.
When you notice that crows gather in flocks and sit on the tops of trees, you can expect warming, which will come in a few days.
Another helper in predicting the weather in winter is the sky. So do not forget to look up from time to time.
If the sun is red in the sunset, a sharp cold snap will come at night.
There are bright circles around the moon, expect heavy snowfall. This phenomenon can be explained from a scientific point of view, because it occurs due to ice crystals in the atmosphere.
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