Like any other time of year, autumn also has its many. They are used and successfully used for the development of children from the very beginning. early age. After all, the wisdom and knowledge of our ancestors is an invaluable wealth that should be appreciated and learned from.
Folk signs autumns for children are very diverse and with the help of them children can learn a lot of interesting and useful things for their inner world and intellectual development. But the information provided should be differentiated so that it is appropriate for each age group. After all, the child must understand what we are talking about.
Signs of autumn for children 3-4 years old
They are the simplest. What we, adults, sometimes don’t even pay attention to, has a huge impact on children. educational value. You should start studying this time of year by looking at the leaves on the trees in the park, with their color changing from green to yellow, red, brown.
It would be very visual to take an excursion to the vegetable market to talk about the gifts of gardens and vegetable gardens that autumn gives us. These are very educational, because at the same time you can learn the names of vegetables and fruits.
You can consolidate your knowledge at home by reading a book on this topic, learning poems, and, of course, studying adapted signs early autumn for children:
- warm autumn - for a long winter;
- the leaves have fallen early - frost is coming, early winter;
- birds land on the roof - bad weather.
Signs of autumn for children 4-5 years old
For children a year older, the information is not much different, but it still becomes more varied, and the kids themselves are already more attentive to the surrounding nature, which means they can independently find the connection between a sign and its reflection in reality:
- poultry hides its head under its wing - it will be cold;
- squirrels make large reserves - for a long winter;
- if there are a lot of nuts but no mushrooms, the winter will be long and cold.
Signs of autumn for children 5-6 years old
Children who will soon graduate from kindergarten and go to first grade can already memorize signs and voice them in speech. thematic classes or the autumn festival, which is held in October-November in all gardens. The information that children in kindergarten receive now is basic and serves good help when the baby is already a first grader:
- sparse clouds - there will be cold, clear weather;
- a lot of rowan - for a rainy autumn; little - dry;
- a lot of cobwebs in Indian summer - for a warm autumn.
Usually at this age children go to first 
school class. Here, more stringent requirements are placed on their knowledge, which means that the information provided becomes more extensive and informative, and also reinforces what was previously received.
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Autumn is coming into its own more and more confidently. This magical, mysterious, so unlike other time of year distinguishes between a warm, cheerful summer and a cold, frosty winter. How long will the dry sunny days last? When will Indian summer come? What will the coming winter be like? Our ancestors could judge all this by carefully observing the world around them by the signs of the golden autumn.
We shouldn’t forget about them, because you can learn so many interesting things yourself just by paying attention to the little things. In addition, this will help you spend interesting and useful time with your child, broaden his horizons, and promote the development of attention and observation.
It should be remembered that any information should be divided so that children of any age can easily understand and compare what they see. Here you will find signs of autumn for every nursery age group: for kids from kindergarten, first-graders and elementary school students.
Autumn signs for children 3-4 years old
For children 3-4 years old, getting acquainted with autumn and its signs should start with the basics: pay attention to the drop in temperature, yellowing leaves, the first autumn vegetables and fruits, animal behavior. After all, what adults have known for a long time and is natural, for a three-year-old child is a whole discovery!
And here are examples of folk signs about autumn that are suitable for this age:
Warm autumn- for a long winter.
Birds sit on the roof - predicting rain and wind.
Leaves from the trees have fallen early - it will be cold, there will be an early winter.
Birds gather in flocks - for the onset of cold weather.
The cat hides its face - it means it will soon get colder.
Autumn signs for children 5-6 years old
Signs for pre-school children, by which one can judge the future weather, are a little more complicated. However, they must be lying on the surface. But this makes observing nature no less interesting! And immediately an ordinary walk can easily turn into an exciting exploration.
If the summer was wet and the autumn was warm, the winter will be long.
Rainy autumn - spring will be rainy.
The drier and warmer it is in September, the later winter will come.
Thunderstorm and thunder in September - for a long and warm autumn.
The sooner the first snow falls, the sooner spring will come.
If there is a lot of snow already in the fall, spring will be rainy.
If snow falls in the fall, while the trees have not yet shed their leaves, it will soon melt.
There are a lot of rowan berries on the trees - autumn will be rainy and winter cold.
If a leaf does not fall cleanly from a tree (that is, partially remains on the branches), there will be a cold winter and a hot summer.
Late fungus - late snow.
If there are a lot of nuts in the forest, but few mushrooms, the winter will be long and cold.
The leaves fall from the branches and the geese fly away to the south.
Late leaf fall means a long and harsh winter.
Poultry hides its head under its wing - to the imminent cold weather.
There are few berries on the mountain ash - for a dry autumn.
Geese fly in the fall, dragging their winter coat on their tail.
Large ant heaps mean a harsh winter.
The weather will be good if the birds sing during prolonged bad weather.
In the fall, the hares' fur will turn white - winter will soon come.
Foam boils in the sea - there will be a change in the wind.
If the first snow falls so much that it hangs from the roofs, then it will melt.
The signs about autumn, based on observations of nature during the Indian summer, are very informative. A little attention - and you can predict the weather as well as weather forecasters. And even acquire the skills needed in the household. How? Following folk signs and beliefs.
Rainbow at the Beginning Indian summer“The autumn will be long and warm.
If the young “Indian summer” is rainy, expect bad weather for the old one.
"Indian summer" is stormy - autumn is dry.
"Indian summer" is dry - autumn is wet.
A lot of cobwebs in the “Indian summer” - for a warm autumn, but cold winter.
What is the weather like on the first day of Indian summer, will it be the same on the last.
“Indian summer” is warm and dry - a big harvest of mushrooms.
Vegetables pickled on the day of Simeon the Stylite (the first day of Indian summer) will be especially tasty and healthy.
From going out on Semyon Day, horses become bolder, dogs become kinder and don’t get sick.
Whoever makes peace with Simeon will have a longer honeymoon.
During Indian summer, late love is in full swing.
In the “Indian summer” he hunts – his health will not deteriorate.
In Indian summer, bury a fly and it will be gone.
If you kill a fly before Seed-day, seven flies will be born; if you kill it after Seed-day, seven flies will die.
Signs of autumn for schoolchildren in grades 1-2 already require greater observation and knowledge of some laws of nature. Here, for example, is what you should pay attention to when walking.
The clouds are low - it means rain and cold.
A lot of cobwebs are flying - for clear weather.
Thunder in September - for a warm autumn.
A long web is flying - the snow will not come soon.
Late leaf fall means a difficult year.
If in the fall the leaves of birch trees begin to turn yellow from the top, spring will be early; if they begin to turn yellow from below, it will be late.
In the fall, rose hips, dandelions, and peas bloomed in the garden - for a long, warm autumn.
The first snow falls forty days before winter.
If a leaf from a tree lies face down when it falls, it means a harvest next year.
There are a lot of nuts, but no mushrooms - the winter will be snowy and harsh.
The first snow does not promise a quick winter.
There are sparse clouds - it will be clear and cold.
October thunder - for a snow-white winter.
A lot of acorns on an oak tree - for a fierce winter.
The first snow on wet ground will remain, on dry ground it will melt off.
Late leaf fall means a harsh winter.
Autumn will be warm if summer and spring flowers bloom - daisies, clovers, buttercups, pansies.
When starlings are in no hurry to fly away, and hares are in no hurry to change their gray fur coat to white, you should be prepared for a long, windy and stormy autumn.
If spiders weave webs around plants, it will soon become warm.
A low flight of birds on an autumn day foreshadows a cold winter, a high flight - a warm one.
Cranes are screaming in the sky - for a warm autumn.
Moles pull a lot of straw into their holes - they are waiting for severe cold weather.
Migratory birds, flying south, immediately rise up, which means the winter will be snowy, and if they fly low above the ground, then there will be little snow.
If you carefully observe nature, you will clearly see a pattern: everything has its time and its turn. Nothing in the world around us happens just like that. This is what the signs of autumn for schoolchildren in grades 3-4 are based on.
The late departure of birds for the winter portends late autumn and mild winter.
The appearance of mosquitoes late autumn, in October or November - for a mild winter.
While the cherry leaves have not fallen, no matter how much snow falls, the thaw will drive it away.
A crop failure for spruce, pine, and cedar cones means a mild winter.
It will be a severe winter if the birds fly away together.
In the fall, bees seal the entrance with wax, leaving a barely visible hole - for the cold winter; leave it open - for a warm winter.
In autumn, birds fly low for a cold winter, high for a warm winter.
When dogwood produces a large harvest, you can meet harsh winter.
Frost on an autumn morning promises good sunny weather in the afternoon.
Autumn sunset turns golden - good weather foreshadows the next day.
The moon in the sky, pale and blurry, predicts rain; clear and bright - the wind promises.
If the starlings do not fly away, then the autumn will be windy and long.
If many stars fall in the fall, there will be a crop failure next year.
If the leaves fall early, the winter days will begin early.
The viburnum is ripe, and the leaves on it are green - the autumn will be warm.
Moles and mice make large reserves - for a harsh and snowy winter.
Chickens begin to molt early in the fall - leading to a warm winter.
The hazel gave birth abundantly - the winter will be rich in snow and frost.
Although the leaf has turned yellow, it falls off weakly - frost will not come soon.
A squirrel has a lot of reserves in a hollow - for a fierce winter.
There are a lot of cones on a pine tree - the winter is three times cold.
Abundant cones on the spruce at the bottom means there will be early frosts; at the top, the winter will be short.
It's gray in the fall, so wait for a red day.
Rowan, viburnum, and black elderberry ripened early - expect a harsh and snowy winter.
In October, oak and birch fall at different times - expect a cold winter.
Snow falling before all the leaves have fallen heralds a severe winter.
There is a lot of husk on the onion and it is thick - for a cold winter.
Aspen leaves lie face up - for a chilly winter, topsy-turvy - the winter will be mild, and if on both sides - the winter will be average.
Sparrows hide in brushwood - in the cold or before a snowstorm.
Folk signs of autumn by month
Since ancient times, our ancestors were able to determine the weather by observing surrounding nature: plants, trees, animal behavior. Each month had special days on which they carefully noted what was happening around them. Very rarely these signs did not work. It would be useful for us to remember them.
Thunder in September reminds of a warm and long autumn.
Clouds move against the wind - the weather will worsen.
The night wind foretells rain the next day.
The fog rises in the morning, forming clouds - for rain, falls to the ground - for dry weather.
If you saw two or three rainbows, go to the forest to pick mushrooms.
The stars are blinking - the wind will increase and the weather will worsen.
The September rain, which began in the morning, will not last long.
The warmer and drier September is, the later winter will come.
The stronger the wind, the less likely local frosts are.
If bubbles appear on the water during rain, then bad weather will last for a long time.
September 5. Lupp-Lingonberry.
If on this day the birds flocked to the south, this portends early winter. If the crane wedge flies low, then severe cold weather is not expected.
September 7. Titus Deciduous.
They say: "Saint Titus the last mushroom raises."
The harvest of mushrooms was used to judge what the winter would be like. If there were a lot of mushrooms in the forests, this foreshadowed long cold weather.
11 September. Ivan Postny.
With Ivan the man welcomes autumn, the woman begins Indian summer.
If cranes flew south on Ivan Lent, this foreshadowed short autumn and early snow. The swan flies towards the snow, and the goose flies towards the rain.
September 19. Michaelmas.
Mikhail grabbed it with frost. If frost appeared on the trees after the Michaelmas frost, one had to wait for heavy snow in the winter.
We observed how leaves fall from an aspen tree: if they are “face up” - towards a cold winter, if “inside out” - towards a warm one.
September 21. Nativity of the Virgin Mary.
On the Most Holy Day, if the weather was good, then the whole autumn should have been like this.
September 27. Exaltation.
The birds flew away together warmer climes- Expect a harsh winter.
September 30th. Faith Hope Love.
If the cranes fly south on this day, then it will already be frosty on Pokrov.
October thunder - for a snowless winter.
From the first snow to sledding – 6 weeks.
The willow is covered with frost - the winter will be long.
In October the moon is in a circle - the summer will be dry.
In October, thunder means a winter with little snow.
For several days in a row, white clouds are visible - this means frost, and dark clouds - this means rain.
Crows sit on the lower branches of trees - wait for rain and wind.
If by mid-October the birch tree is still in leaves, don’t expect snow soon.
2 October. Honey Nine, Trofimov's Day.
Place the hive in the cellar, celebrate the honey festival.
Happiness does not pass by on Trofim: wherever Trofim goes, it follows him.
If the wind blows from the south on this day, you can wait for next year good harvest winter bread.
October 9. Ivan Theologian.
If snow fell on Bogoslov, then winter was expected on Michaelmas, November 21.
If the first snow falls when there is no leaf on the cherry tree, then winter will come soon.
If the leaves do not fall from the trees cleanly, then you need to wait for frost.
October 13. Mikhail Solomenny.
If the first snow falls on Michael, it means that winter will not come soon.
If by this time all the cranes have flown south, it means that winter will be early and cold.
October 14. Cover.
If the wind on Pokrov comes from the north, it means a cold winter, from the south it means a warm winter, and from the west it means a snowy winter. If it’s variable, winter will be changeable.
As is the Veil, so is winter.
If snow has not yet fallen on Pokrov, you don’t have to wait until Christmas.
On Pokrov it is autumn before lunch, and winter after lunch.
October 19. Fomin's day.
If the day turned out to be windless, this foreshadowed an early cold snap.
On this day, the last cumulus clouds float across the sky.
On Fomin's Day, take out winter clothes.
the 25th of October. Prov-martyr.
A lot of bright stars in heaven - expect a rich harvest.
There are a lot of stars on Prova - expect frost and clear weather when visiting.
October 31. Lukov day.
Onion and bath rule everything.
If the leaves from the cherry tree have not yet fallen, the snow will not fall for a long time.
In November, the first lasting snow falls overnight.
In November there will be snow and bread will arrive.
In November it is clear and dry - don’t expect a good harvest.
Clear, cloudless weather in November is a sign of an imminent drop in temperature.
Mosquitoes in November are a sign of a mild winter.
If snow falls on damp earth and does not melt, then in the spring the snowdrops will bloom early and amicably.
If there are few mushrooms produced, the winter will be snowy and harsh.
Whoever does not feel cold in November will not freeze in December (January).
Long and severe cold snaps in November mean a harsh winter.
November 4. Kazan Mother of God.
If the Kazan sky cries, then winter will come after the rain.
It’s a rainy day on Kazanskaya - winter will come so soon.
Before Kazanskaya it’s not winter, from Kazanskaya it’s not autumn.
Whoever marries Kazanskaya will be happy.
November 8. Dmitriev day.
If the day is cold and snowy, then spring will be the same.
If St. Demetrius' Day is in the snow, then so is Holy Easter in the snow.
Crimson dawn strong wind, and fogged windows mean the onset of cold weather.
The thaw on Dmitry promises a warm winter and spring.
Dmitriev's day in the snow speaks of late spring.
November 16. Anna Cold.
Anna without snow - don't expect bread.
Anna is cold - autumn is hungry.
Clouds float low - to severe cold.
November 21st Michaelmas. They said: “Winter forges frosts from Michael.”
If there is frost, wait for heavy snow.
If Michaelmas begins with fog, get ready for a thaw.
Since Mikhail there has been no winter, the earth does not freeze.
November 26 Zlatoust.
Winter summons its retinue to St. John Chrysostom - blizzards and blizzards - and gives them the order to calm the thaw.
On Chrysostom the whole field is empty.
November 29 is Matveev's day.
Winter is sweating on Matvey: she appeared in a white fur coat, hoping for November.
The earth is falling on Matvey
If violent winds blew on this day, then the blizzards and blizzards were supposed to continue until St. Nicholas the Winter (December 19).
If the clouds are low, it means cold.
Despite the fact that many signs are several hundred years old, they have not lost their relevance even now. Take a closer look at autumn nature, and you will understand that the experience of your ancestors should not be ignored at all. And for our children it will be not only interesting, but also useful. Have a nice autumn to all of us, dear readers!
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A clear change of all seasons is visible. Each of them is unique and has its own distinctive features. The most striking signs of autumn, winter, spring and summer are reflected in the works of great poets, writers, and artists. In addition, observations of seasonal changes played in nature important role in the organization of human economic activity.
September
September is considered the first month of autumn. It is at this time that changes associated with the life of living and inanimate nature begin to occur. First of all, this concerns a decrease in air temperature, changes in precipitation, and a decrease in clear days. It is no coincidence that in ancient times September was called spring or gloom. Many signs of autumn characterize it exactly this way.
Quotations that were born many centuries ago have survived to this day:
- September is cold, but full;
- thunder in September - for warm autumn;
- cranes fly high, coo loudly - for a good autumn.
For the first autumn month It's time for Indian summer. Many folk signs of autumn are associated with this period. For example, inclement weather that prevails from mid-September to the end of the month will certainly be replaced by a long, dry autumn. A clear Indian summer indicates that the winter will be frosty.
October
Gryaznik, Podzimnik, Svabednik - all these are names of the same month - October. The ancient names reflect the main features of the second autumn month, as well as general signs of autumn. In October, rains become more frequent, snow may fall, and night frosts become regular. It has long been customary to have weddings at this time, because the time of hard agricultural work was ending. In addition, after the harvest it was not difficult to organize a festive feast.
There were beliefs among the people that had to be followed strictly. In order for the cranes to return to their native land, it was necessary to shout out after the flying flock: “The road is on the road!” In the first half of October there was always honey on the table. At the end of the month, it was recommended to hang all clothes out in the morning frost to get rid of evil spirits.
There are signs of autumn that any modern person knows about. For example, a flying cobweb in early October indicates that cold weather will not come soon. October 4th will indicate what the weather will be like for another four weeks.
November
Jelly, half-winter, chestnut, leaf fall. This is what the ancestors called the last month of autumn. Dark nights- its main feature. But after the first snow, which covers the ground in November, it becomes lighter at night.
A large amount of snow fell in last month autumn, allows us to hope for a good harvest next year. The appearance of mosquitoes in November indicates what is to come warm winter. Frosts will linger if the last leaves fall from the trees slowly.
In November, both nature and people prepare for the coming of winter. Therefore, many signs of November indicate what the coming time of year will be like. Knowing the signs and knowing how to use them helps people adapt to natural conditions, feel more secure. It is for this reason that familiarity with the basic signs related to different times years, should occur in childhood.
Signs of autumn for preschool children
Seeing the distinctive features of each season is a very important skill that a child should master before going to school. Getting to know the signs of a particular season occurs on a practical level during walks in the forest, park, square, or near a pond. Even simply observing nature from the window of your room can teach a child a lot.
Autumn is a bright time of year. Its signs cannot go unnoticed by the child. Children usually themselves begin to ask questions about the changing color of the leaves on the trees; they are amazed by the thick fogs and the farewell cries of birds. It is important for an adult to support the child in conversations, give him the opportunity to reason and provide him with new knowledge.
Walking through the park and watching the squirrels, you can mention that a large number of squirrel pantries with rich supplies may indicate a harsh winter. This is also evidenced by a good harvest of rowan berries. By the leaves on a birch tree you can learn about the timing of the approaching cold weather. If they turn yellow below, frost will not come for a long time. If the crown of birch trees begins to turn yellow at the top, the approach of the cold season is just around the corner.
Regular conversations with your child about the signs of autumn will lead to the fact that he will gradually develop a cognitive interest, he himself will easily notice the main changes occurring in nature.
Phenological observations
Children begin to conduct systematic observations of changes in nature associated with the changing seasons while studying at school. This is required by the requirements of the program in the subject " The world", which is included in the list of compulsory disciplines.
As a result of studying individual topics, children will learn that the nature of the work of residents rural areas depends on the season. The signs of winter, spring, and summer are listed by children without any difficulty, as are the signs of autumn. 2nd grade is the stage of learning when students begin to keep diaries of nature observations. The folk signs that were discussed in the lessons must be observed, if possible, and made sure that the conclusions made by the ancestors are correct. Systematic work in this direction is not only interesting, but also useful for the child for further study of nature.
As you know, calendar autumn begins on September 1, and astronomical autumn begins on the day autumn equinox, that is, September 22.
In folk superstitions, the beginning of autumn is associated with the departure of birds, leaf fall, and frosts. For centuries, people have observed, analyzed, compared natural phenomena, as a result of which appeared autumn signs. According to some distinctive features, without resorting to the help of weather forecasters, of whom there was no trace yet, our ancestors learned to predict a lot. For example, back in the spring they knew what summer would be like and what to expect from autumn. Even in winter, they decided what they would do with the future harvest and what they would sow in the fall.
Autumn signs came to the rescue if people were preparing for the holidays. It is very convenient to plan events knowing what the weather will be like on a given day. Our great-grandfathers managed to create signs of autumn for almost all calendar days from the end of August to the end of November. Yes, yes, there are signs for September 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, etc.! The same thing applies to October, November and all other months of the year! And many of these signs are much more accurate than weather forecasters!
1. There are a lot of rowan trees in the forest - autumn will be rainy, few - dry.
2. If the cranes fly high, slowly and “talk,” it will be a good autumn.
3. Thunder in September foreshadows a warm autumn.
4. Until the leaves fall from the cherries, no matter how much snow falls, the thaw will drive it away.
5. Clouds are rare - it will be clear and cold.
6. If there are a lot of nuts but no mushrooms, the winter will be snowy and harsh.
7. If birch trees turn yellow from the top in autumn, next spring will be early, and if from below, then late.
8. Warm autumn - for a long winter.
9. In autumn the morning is gray, so wait for a red day.
10. A lot of acorns on an oak tree in September - for a fierce winter.
11. Migratory birds fly high in the fall, so there will be a lot of snow, and low - there will be little snow.
12. Thunder in September foreshadows a warm autumn.
13. A lot of cobwebs in Indian summer - for a clear autumn and cold winter.
14. Cobwebs spread over plants - for warmth.
15. If the first day of Indian summer is clear and warm, then the whole autumn is clear and warm, and vice versa.
16. The appearance of mosquitoes in late autumn means a mild winter.
17. Until the cherry leaf falls cleanly, no matter how much snow falls, the thaw will drive it away.
18. If in the fall the birch leaves begin to turn yellow from the top, then the next spring will be early, and if from below, then it will be late.
20. Autumn frost - to dry and sunny weather, to the bucket, to the warmth.
21. There are a lot of rowan trees in the forest - the autumn will be rainy, if there are few - it will be dry.
22. If there is a lot of dogwood, there will be a cold winter.
23. If cobwebs fly in the fall, Indian summer has arrived.
24. If migratory birds fly high in the fall, there will be a lot of snow, and low, there will be little snow.
25. Aspen leaves lie face up - for an icy winter, inside out - the winter will be mild, and if on both sides - the winter will be average.
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Now it's time for the golden one again autumn period, when the planet slowly sheds the burden of emotions accumulated over the spring-summer period and prepares for the upcoming winter renewal, and smart people, who know how to correctly interpret the folk signs of autumn, try not to miss the signs given by nature in order to use them to their advantage. Let's not lag behind the majority, because the observations of our ancestors are truly unique and largely confirm their correctness.
What does autumn warn about?
The mysterious time of transformation of nature, sung by the classics of poetry and prose, reveals its secrets through various widespread changes, which everyone is able to notice, but only a few use this gift.
Folk signs about autumn that have reached our contemporaries can be divided into the following groups:
- classification will be based on months;
- beliefs based on animal behavior;
- signs based on change climatic conditions, temperature;
- interpretation of precipitation (type, frequency, amount) and associated phenomena;
- weather features on folk and Orthodox holidays;
- signs of significant days for a person (birth, wedding, name day, death).
Based on various signs of the surrounding nature, you can understand what it will be like. current time year, what the coming winter will bring, whether the next year will be fruitful or not, and even determine what awaits you personally in the near, and perhaps distant, future.
September
- The September day is fine, but the morning is bad.
- In September the forest thins out, the bird's voice weakens.
- September birds in long journey drives
- The September nights are windy and the days are gentle.
- Dry and warm September- for the long autumn.
- In Indian summer there is a lot of grass in the swamps - autumn will delight you with clear weather, and winter will disappoint you with cold.
October
- Thunder in October means a snowless, short winter.
- The October day is divided into two: in the morning - autumn, and in the afternoon - cold winter.
- If the moon is visible in a circle in October, it means a dry summer.
- Overnight, October rains and snows.
- In October - goodbye to the sun, warm stove - welcome!
- Whatever date of October will be marked by warming, by that date the spring of April will appear.
November
- The struggle between autumn and winter can be seen in November.
- November can surprise you with dawn and twilight during the daytime.
- The November morning is met with rain, and the evening with snowdrifts.
- November snow promises a year of grain.
- The sun smiles through the rain and snowflakes in November.
- Those who don’t mind the November frost will bravely face December without freezing.
- November is the forged gate of winter.
- November nights are black until the first snow.
With the onset of autumn days, representatives of the fauna begin to behave differently than in summer, and much can be learned from the peculiarities of their habits.
Signs of autumn:
- The ants have built large anthills - a fierce, icy winter is expected.
- The cat hides its muzzle in the warmth - it smells the cold winter with its nose.
- In late autumn mosquitoes fly - it will be warm in winter.
- A flock of cranes is flying high and cooing - the autumn is warm and soft.
- The geese have gathered in warmer climes - wait for the rains, the swans are flying away - winter is on the doorstep.
- The chickens started molting early - the winter will bring warm weather.
- Squirrels stock up on nuts for future use - the frosty winter period will drag on for a long time.
- The hare's coat has turned white - the cold weather is about to arrive.
- During the cold winter hut, moles drag straw into their holes.
- If you find a mouse brood in the flax, heavy snow will fall in winter.
- Mice dig holes on the warm side - expect cold and frost from winter.
- The bees sealed the evidence with wax before the fall - an early cold snap is expected; if the evidence remains open, there is no need to fear severe frosts.
Basically, based on the characteristics of the weather, they determine what autumn itself will be like, and what winter will bring to people.
Signs about autumn:
- September thunder - for a calm, dry autumn.
- Rare clouds - for a clear but cold day.
- Red sunset at the beginning of autumn - there will be little rain.
- Warm, dry autumn – long, frosty winter.
- A large bright cloud in the sky after sunset - expect long, lingering bad weather.
- In the early morning the sky is clear and cloudless - the following days will be light, without precipitation.
- After a cloudy day, definitely clear weather they will come.
- Cobwebs are flying in the air - Indian summer has arrived.
- Bright stars dotted the sky. The next day is expected to be clear and fine.
If you observe the surrounding nature, you can understand what will surprise the weather ahead:
- The leaves began to fall early - winter will soon make itself felt.
- A good wheat harvest foreshadows a cold winter.
- The birch trees began to turn yellow unusually - from the top - they won’t feast for long in the winter, spring will be early.
- Rowan berries hang on the tree in thick clusters - it will be a rainy, damp autumn.
- Winter will not set in until the last leaf falls from the cherry tree.
- There are a lot of nuts, and mushrooms are hard to find during the snowy, frosty winter.
- Oak acorns have a thick skin -.
- If the leaves quickly fall from the trees, the winter will be harsh, frosty, but with little snow.
- And if the leaf, although yellow, is in no hurry to fall, winter will not come for a long time.
Watch how the leaves fall from the aspen: they lie with the light side up - icy the winter is coming, on the contrary, soft; and this way and that - different weather will replace one another.
Precipitation in autumn is often unexpected and heavy. Of course, rain happens more often than snow or hail, but such phenomena also happen, and the more unusual they are, the more clearly we can imagine the picture of the future that nature draws for us.
- The morning rain is short, and the afternoon rain is long.
- Frost autumn time- for clear, dry weather.
- Daytime snow does not lie for long; only nighttime snow can be considered the first serious harbinger of winter.
- After the first frosts and ice, rain will once again fall on the ground.
- In the morning, the trees are covered in frost - it means frost, there is fog outside the window - a thaw will come.
- Snow fell early in the fall - spring will replace winter earlier than usual.
There are also certain autumn days, when significant events in nature:
- on September 6 - there will be a rich harvest next year;
- on September 9 (Samson's day) - rain will come again in seven weeks (weeks);
- on October 8 (Sergius Day) the first snow began to fall - on November 21 (Mikhailov Day) winter will come;
- on October 9 there will be rain and snow - there will be strong thaws in January;
- on November 25, rain or snow will pass, the cold will recede until December 4 (Introduction).
Full-fledged folk calendar describes in detail the signs that should be taken into account according to each day. Let's try to highlight the main dates, and at the same time remember what holidays are celebrated during this period.
The Orthodox Church celebrates the following dates in the fall:
- September 8 (21) – Birth Holy Mother of God. The bees are removed, the Most Pure One is greeted with loaves of bread and jelly.
- September 14 (27) – Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Legend says it’s time to take off your caftan and put on your sheepskin coat.
- October 1 (14) – Intercession Day. Determine what kind of wind is blowing:
- eastern - to frosty winter; southern - warm; western - to snowy; northern - cold, windy.
- October 22 (November 4) - honoring the icon of the Mother of God of Kazan. On Kazanskaya, rain portends early winter. Getting married on this day means finding family happiness.
- November 15 (November 28) - the beginning of Lent (Rozhdestvensky). If the snow falls in a thick ball, it will lie until the spring flood.
In addition, there is also the folk calendar of the ancient Slavs, in which each date contains a certain sign. For example, people celebrated the arrival of golden autumn three times in September:
On September 14, on Simeon the Summer Conductor, the first Osenins took place. This day is credited with the beginning of Indian summer. People thanked mother earth for harvested. And the men carried out the sacrament of renewing the fire: they burned bonfires and spread the blessed flame into the houses, where the owners fumigate their homes, livestock, barns and prayed for the preservation of their home from disasters.
September 21 - in parallel with the Nativity of Mother Theotokos, the Slavs celebrated the second Autumn. Beliefs said that every summer comes to an end. In addition, the 21st day of September is the period of the autumn equinox. Women prayed to the Mother of God, old men taught wisdom to young lovers, and harvest festivals were held everywhere.
It is from this moment on ancient legends, creeping reptiles (snakes) and flying birds went to the blessed country - Iriy (aka paradise), and through them people could convey news to the dead.
It was also common practice to organize cabbage parties - to chop cabbage and store it for the winter.
And in October, with the Feast of the Intercession, weddings began. After all, it’s good to go for a walk when the heat has already gone, but the cold has not yet set in, the harvest has been harvested. But many impatient couples did not wait until October, and wedding celebrations began to boom everywhere from the beginning of autumn.
According to popular belief, what does a wedding celebrated in autumn promise? The signs are as follows:
- A wedding in September means a calm, measured married life.
- Wedding in October - hard life, with many obstacles that love will overcome.
- - the family will not know poverty and hunger, there will always be prosperity in the house.
You should also pay attention to the weather on the day of the ceremony:
- Clear weather gave way to sudden rain - wealth awaits the newlyweds.
- A storm or thunderstorm overtook the newlyweds at the wedding - misfortune will happen soon.
- A strong frost has arrived on this special day - the first-born will be a boy, strong and healthy.
- The winds blow at the wedding - the inconstancy of one of the couple, a volatile relationship.
- The snow has fallen and glistens in the sun - the family’s life will be independent and prosperous.
What about horror stories? Our ancestors couldn’t do without terrible predictions! Here's what scares people's beliefs:
- An apple tree blossomed in the garden in autumn - imminent death is waiting for someone from the household.
- The summer rain is falling (at the same time the sun is shining) - the drowned man will soon be found.
- Any flower that blooms in autumn portends a young death, only if its color is blue, an older person will pass away.
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