On December 1, believers honor the memory of the martyrs Roman and Plato, canonized for the Orthodox faith during the reign of the pagans (IV century).
According to ancient tradition, the holy martyrs are prayed for material well-being. It is believed that on December 1, it is imperative to go to a prayer service in the church in the morning, then wealth and prosperity will come to the family. According to signs on December 1, believers determine the weather conditions for the whole winter, therefore the saints are popularly called the Winter Indicators.
Customs
To keep money in their pockets, believers go to church and, at a common prayer, turn with words of petition for prosperity and prosperity to Saints Plato and Roman.
You can't work that day, but every peasant knew what to do with himself. The holiday is famous for the beginning of woodcutting and clay works. To feed their families, peasants made wooden or bone toys and household items for sale. People say that linden protects the house from evil spirits and the evil eye, therefore, the crafts of making linden amulets and dishes were especially popular.
Signs
According to popular beliefs on December 1, people determine the weather for the next winter. They start monitoring the weather conditions at midnight.
- what is the weather on the first day – such is the winter;
- to see a live mosquito or a fly – to the warmth in the yard;
- according to signs, the bird walks on the way to Roman and Plato – to the thaw;
- a blizzard outside the window – will sweep up Maslenitsa;
- to see a month in the heavenly circle – to snowfall;
- to see bright reflections from a month in the sky – to severe frost;
- a blizzard outside the window will bring a snowy winter with the wind;
- rust appeared on the entrance latch – wait for the cold;
- December 1 is sunny – the sign promises early spring;
- if the end of the torch turns black after burning, it is necessary to wait for heat;
- by omen, if rooks fly in a flock of jackdaws, it will be a warm winter.
On December 1, they observe the weather all day. People say how many times the weather changes on Plato and Roman in a day – so many times there will be changes in winter.
Name days December 1
On this day, those who received the name at baptism are celebrated:
- Nikolay.
- Plato.
- Novel.
The name of the saint will be a reliable protection for the boy, give him a developed intellect and give him activity, hard work and independence in later life.
On December 1, birthday people can boldly address prayers to their patrons and patrons, all their requests will be heard.
Born 1 december have a strong character, strong will, lively curiosity and excellent oratory. They use these qualities only with good intentions. It is a discovery and idealistic people striving for excellence and having practical flexibility towards others.
The holiday of the holy great martyrs Plato and Roman is not for nothing called the winter-indicating holiday. In the morning of the first December day, believers interpret what winter will be in December, in the afternoon the weather shows winter in January, and February weather is predicted by the evening.
