November 13 – Feast of the Monks Nikodim and Spiridon. The saints were considered the protectors of the home from fires and natural disasters. On this day, peasants celebrate the holiday of fishermen and hunters, seeing them off to the hunt with a noisy festivities.
It is believed that if fishermen go fishing on November 13, and hunters go hunting, the whole year will be successful in catching.
On November 13, the Slavs make conspiracies, and by signs they predict future weather and family happiness.
Customs
On Saint Nicodemus, the bird is placed in a winter zakut, selecting the weak or sick. Then, dishes are prepared from the chicken. In order to have good luck next year, people go to catch fish and beasts on the thirteenth. By superstition, so that the prey goes into the hands with ease, they are seen off with a lavish feast and festivities.
For the peasants on this day, the main work is to warm the poultry houses and create good wintering conditions for the birds. In the evening, they carry out conspiracies for insomnia and for removing damage.
Signs
According to popular beliefs, on November 13, people predict the weather by observing the animals and the sky. By the signs for November 13, they also tried to predict the fate.
- you can hear the singing of bullfinches – it will soon be winter;
- the bear built a den on a hill – to a strong high water;
- chickens cackle some time after laying an egg – there will be bad weather;
- you can hear the chirping of a sparrow – to warm weather;
- if it's sunny outside, it will soon be cold;
- rainy day November 13 predicts bad weather for a long time;
- westerly wind will bring cloudiness, and sunny weather – gusty wind.
Fateful and predicting luck signs
- if the fishermen quarreled on this day, there will be no catch for the next year;
- to fish well – the first catch must be donated to the church. They sell the fish, and buy a candle for the rescue and put it in the church;
- if you eat chicken on November 13, good luck will accompany the whole year;
- green thread in your pocket – reliable protection against damage and the evil eye.
- on this day you cannot communicate with strangers – they can damage;
- if a person lost a button, he was jinxed;
- insomnia on the night of November 13 – by omen, life will be short;
- a prophetic dream on Nicodemus – will come true at the end of the nine-year day.
Insomnia conspiracy
To get rid of insomnia, read the words of the conspiracy before bedtime:
'Sleepless midnight, don't let me,
Do not pester, do not shake the soft featherbed.
Sleep-calm me, God's servant, give.
In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Now and ever and forever and ever.
Amen.'
Conspiracy to remove damage
Go to the forest on November 13 and find a dry aspen. From the branches of dry aspen, lay out a cross on the ground and set it on fire from four sides. Look at the fire as you read the words of the conspiracy.
Birthdays November 13
Vsevolod, Alexander, Alexey, Anatoly, Artemy, Vasily, German, Ivan, Kuzma, Nikolay, Roman, Sergey, Stepan, Fedor.
Talismans
Turquoise serves as the talisman for those on November 13. According to Slavic belief, this amulet helps the owner to come to terms with the worst enemy. When worn constantly, the mineral protects the happiness and family well-being of the owner.
Color-changing turquoise predicts a threat to life, such as a fatal illness. Therefore, when changing the color of the amulet, pay attention to health.
