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Folk signs about winter for schoolchildren in grades 2 - 3

For thousands of years, our ancestors observed nature and the weather. From such observations, signs emerged. New observations were passed on from generation to generation and new observations arose. The life of the people, especially before, was inextricably linked with nature.

Many hopes were associated with the future harvest, which is why so many winter signs are associated with the coming spring and next summer. Based on what kind of winter it would be, they tried to predict the weather in spring and summer. Many signs have grown into proverbs about winter.

This page was created to help schoolchildren in grades 2-3 who are actively studying the world around them in lessons this topic, creating projects about the seasons.

And in the fall, they already tried to predict what kind of winter it would be based on signs.

Leaves in autumn for a long time do not fall from trees in severe winter.

The summer produced a lot of berries by the cold winter.

The squirrel has stocked up big amount nuts wait for the fierce winter.

A rich harvest of rowan foreshadows a harsh winter.

A large number of acorns on oak trees means a cold winter.

In October, oak and birch fall into different time— wait for a cold winter.

There is a lot of husk on the onion and it is thick - for a cold winter.

Snow falling before all the leaves have fallen heralds a severe winter.

If the most severe frosts of the entire winter occur on the Epiphany holiday, then the year will be fruitful.

Big snowflakes are falling - a thaw.

Trees in the forest are cracking - before a strong cold

Firewood burns with a bang - it means frost.

A bullfinch chirps under the window in winter - a sign of thaw.

If smoke comes out of the chimney in a column, it will get colder.

If winter is warm, then summer will be cold.

Fluffy frost on trees and bushes - it will be a sunny day.

Heavy snowfalls at the beginning of winter - to heavy rains at the beginning of summer.

Dry and Cold winter- for a dry and hot summer.

A cat covers its face with its paw - to a blizzard.

The forest is cracking - the frost will linger for a long time.

Thunder in winter means strong winds and frosts, lightning means a storm.

Burans in winter - for a rainy spring and sunny summer.

On which day of winter there will be a storm, on the corresponding day of summer there will be rain.

When it's cold, water appears on the ice - a thaw will come soon.

A crow sits on the top of a tree in the morning and croaks towards the blizzard.

Crows and jackdaws are circling in the air - towards the snow.

The friendly chirping of bullfinches and sparrows means a thaw.

Smoke spreads across the ground in calm weather, the moon has a slightly reddish tint - similar to snow.

If in December the snow drifts close to the fences, then the summer will be bad, but if there is a gap left, then expect a big harvest.

If you hear a crackling sound in the forest, then the frosts will last a long time. Cold weather They also foreshadow logs burning with a bang in the oven.

If there is heavy snow at the beginning of winter, then there will be heavy rain at the beginning of summer.

If there was heavy snowfall in the first days of winter, then summer will begin with heavy rains.

If the sky is clear on the first day of February, then spring will be early.

If the sun shines on Tatyana’s day (January 25), it means early spring and the early arrival of birds; if it snows, it means a rainy summer.

If the crows croak in the whole flock - it means frost, if they sit on the ground - it means thaw, and settle down on the lower branches of trees - wait for the wind.

If December turns out to be snowy and cold, then the harvest will be good.

If the winter is snowless and harsh, then the summer will be dry and hot.

If thunder rumbles in winter, severe frosts will soon be expected.

If a cat warms itself on the stove, then it means cold; lying on the floor - for warm weather; scrapes the floor - snowstorms and wind.

If a cat hides its nose under its paw and lies close to the stove, it becomes colder.

If there is heavy snow at night or early in the morning with a light wind, clear, sunny weather will set in during the day.

If you can hear a tit on the window in the morning, then the night will be frosty.

If the snow begins to stick to the trees, then you need to wait for warmer weather.

If the clouds move against the wind, expect snow.

If tits scream in the morning, this means increased frost.

Winter blizzards mean inclement weather in summer.

A winter thunderstorm means severe frosts, lightning is a harbinger of a storm.

When windows fog up in frosty weather, warming is expected.

When there is a foggy circle around the sun, it means a blizzard, and if it rolls into a cloud, then there will be a storm.

When crows gather in flocks on the upper branches of trees, expect frost, but if on the lower branches, there will be strong winds.

When the trees are covered with frost, expect warmer temperatures.

When there is biting frost during the day, and it gets warmer in the evening, there will be a long cold.

When hares are near residential buildings, it means frost.

When snow falls on the ground in large flakes, expect stormy, wet weather.

The cat sleeps soundly and for a long time - to warmth.

A reddish tint to the moon means that the next day the wind will bring warm weather and snow will fall.

Chickens sit on the roost early, which means there will be frost, and the higher she climbs, the lower the temperature will be.

The ice is cracking a lot - it will be frosty.

The moon with its horns up means frost.

Many large icicles mean good collection vegetables

Frosts should be expected if the wind is humming in the chimney and the smoke from the chimney is standing in a column.

Sharp, brightly glowing horns of the moon foretell rain, and steep ones foretell frost.

Sparrows hiding in brushwood foreshadow frosts or a blizzard.

Snowy winter means a long spring and rainy summer.

Snow pellets are a sign of an imminent thaw.

A dry and cold winter foreshadows a dry and hot summer, and warm winter- cold summer.

Warm winter leads to cold summer.

A foggy circle near the sun means a blizzard.

Harvest of rowan berries - cold in winter.

A cold winter means a warm spring, and a warm winter means a cold summer.

The more snow on the fields, the larger the harvest will be.

The more snow, the more bread. Winter without snow means summer without bread.

Bright, brilliant stars promise frost.

Clear sky - frosty weather.

Folk examples of winter - December, January, February

If in December there is a lot of frost, mounds of snow, deeply frozen ground - this is for the harvest.

If in December the snow piles up close to the fences, it will be a bad summer; if there is a gap left, it will be fruitful.

If December is rainless, expect a long, dry autumn and dry summer.

If the clouds float from north to south in December, then the weather will be sunny, and if from south to north, then it will be bad weather.

If the first snow that fell in December is dense, wet and heavy, then wait rainy weather in the summer, and if it is dry and light, the summer will be dry.

Frost in December - for the oat harvest.

The northern December wind leads to severe frosts.

Warm weather in December foreshadows a long winter and a late, cold spring.

Warm December means a long winter and late cold spring.

If there are a lot of long, frequent icicles in January, then there will be a bountiful harvest.

If in January there are frequent snowfalls and blizzards, then in July there is frequent rain.

If the echo goes far in January, the frosts get stronger.

If Epiphany frosts are stronger than Christmas and Sretensky frosts, then there will be a fruitful year.

If January is cold, July will be dry and hot, don’t expect mushrooms until autumn.

If it's March in January, be afraid of January in March.

Frosty January is a fruitful year.

Low temperatures in January mean dry and hot weather in July.

Early in January the woodpecker begins to knock - by early spring.

Cold Januarys in a row are rarely repeated.

Russian folk signs of winter in February

Snowless February threatens summer drought.

At the end of February there are a lot of long icicles - for a long spring.

In early February it is warm and the snow is melting - a mediocre harvest.

There is a lot of frost in February - in summer there will be a lot of dew and a lot of honey.

Thunder in February means strong winds.

Rain in February means a wet summer, a dry month means drought.

If on the first day of February the sky is dotted with many stars, then the cold will continue for a long time.

If February turns out to be rainy, then spring and summer can be expected to be the same. A fine February foreshadows drought in the summer.

If February is cold, it means a favorable summer.

As it comes back to haunt you in February, it will respond in the fall.

The beginning of February is fine - expect an early, beautiful spring

Warm February is deceptive: it will be a cold spring with frosts.

Warm February means a cold spring, and frosty February means a favorable summer.

February is cold and dry - August is hot.

February fogs - for a rainy year.

The colder the last week of February, the warmer it will be in March.

Bright stars in February indicate frost, dim stars indicate thaw.

Signs of winter are also found in the works of classics:

Mother! Look out the window

You know, yesterday it was not for nothing that there was a cat

There is no dirt, the whole yard is covered,

Apparently there is frost. (Fet)

Folk signs about winter in pictures.

Smoke coming out of the chimney in a column means frost.

If a cat in the house stands up on its hind legs and starts scratching the walls, then you should expect a blizzard.

Happy child 08.01.2018

Dear readers, and again on our blog winter theme. By folk beliefs, Mother Winter arrives on earth on a beautiful pinto horse and begins to conjure: covering rivers with ice, covering fields with snow furs. And if winter is kind to people, then there is a lot of snow and it covers the ground in a thick layer. This means the harvest will be good.

People watched the weather, the behavior of birds and animals every day. This is how winter signs were created, according to which it was possible to do weather forecasts. Signs were passed down from generation to generation, helping good owners prepare for the cold and spend the winter without feeling lacking in anything.

Previously, not only adults, but also children knew about signs. But even now it can be so interesting to observe nature with children. This way we become closer to it, and such knowledge can sometimes be useful in practice. Find out more about winter from folk signs with your children, and let the children learn to predict the weather themselves.

Folk signs of winter for preschoolers

For kids kindergarten It will be very interesting to hear about the folk signs of Mother Winter. Her voice is young and clear, and her eyes sparkle clear ice. There is snow in one sleeve, frost in the other...

For kids, winter is a fairy tale about the New Year, games for fresh air, fluffy snow and red bunches of rowan. But, in addition to these ideas, you can learn a lot of new and interesting things.

Signs of winter that predict the weather for the next day are suitable for children who are still in kindergarten.

If frost covers everything overnight, then it will snow during the day.
A scattering of stars in a clear winter sky foreshadows severe frost during the day.
Fluffy frost in the morning foreshadows a sunny day.
If the frost weakens in the evening, then you can expect snowfall or rain.
Sunset in the clouds means snowfall.
It's getting light sooner than usual - towards the snow.
If there was frost at night, don’t expect snow during the day.
The day will begin with fog - there will be a thaw.
Clear sky means frost.
Clouds are moving quickly - good weather.
Firewood in the stove does not light well - it means there will be a thaw.
Frequent stars mean warmth and snow, rare stars mean bad weather and blizzards.
The north wind blew, but there were no clouds - the frost would strike.

Bright stars mean frost.
Smoke from the chimney in a column means frost.
If the ice is cracking on the river, then there will be severe frost.
Cat on the stove - cold in the yard.
If the dog is lying around, then you should wait for a snowstorm.
The titmouse squeaks in the morning - expect frost at night
If a crow sits on the top of a tree and caws loudly, then there will be a blizzard.
If flies fly in the room, then there will be warming.
If a cat in the house stands up on its hind legs and starts scratching the walls, then you should expect a blizzard.
If a dog walks with its tail between its legs, it means cold weather.
Birds on the street hide their beaks under their wings - to extreme cold.
If in winter, when entering the hut from the yard, you notice a lot, it means there will be a thaw (the snow is soft, sticky).
Smoke from the chimney spreads to the ground without wind - to the snow.
A reddish tint to the moon means that the next day the wind will bring warm weather and snow will fall.
Sharp, brightly glowing horns of the moon foretell rain, and steep ones foretell frost.
When the trees are covered with frost, expect warmer temperatures.
If you can hear a tit on the window in the morning, then the night will be frosty.
If the clouds move against the wind, expect snow.
If there is heavy snow at night or early in the morning with a light wind, clear, sunny weather will set in during the day.
If the weather changes during the day (very cold during the day, and warmer in the evening), then there will be a strong blizzard for several days in a row.

If during a winter roost a crow sits on the top of a tree, facing the wind, then the next day the weather will be calm; when she sits at the bottom of the tree and hides between the branches, then bad weather should be expected at night or the next day.

Watch the daytime weather with your kids, and in the evening let your child remember once again what he noticed interesting during the day.

Signs of winter for schoolchildren in grades 2-3

Pupils junior classes already know some winter signs and, during lessons or on a walk with their parents, notice something interesting in winter nature. And you can write down signs for next spring or summer and check whether they will correspond to the forecasts.

Winter signs for spring and summer

If strong winds blow at the beginning of winter, then the beginning of spring will be slushy.
Dry and light snow - for a dry summer.
If it is dry and cold in winter, it is dry and hot in summer.
Winter is snowy - summer is rainy.
If there are blizzards in winter, there is bad weather in summer.
If there is frost in winter, there is dew in summer.
Big frost for the whole winter - hard summer for good health.
If it is warm in winter, it is cold in summer.
Winter is frosty - summer is hot.
A winter without snow, but with severe frosts, foreshadows a dry, hot summer.
If it snows at the very beginning of winter, then the beginning of summer will be rainy.
On which day of winter there will be a storm, on the corresponding day of summer there will be rain.

If the snow is swept right up to the fence in the very first month of winter, then summer will not please you with good weather. If there is a lot of snow, but there is a gap before the fence, then this indicates that the harvest this year will be good.

Winter weather signs

Clouds float high - for good weather, low - for bad weather.
A cat on the stove means it’s cold; and a cat on the floor means warmth.
The pig is itching - for warmth; squeals - to bad weather; carries straw - to the storm.
Long dry spruce branches bend before a blizzard, but straighten out in good weather.
Frost on the trees means frost, fog means thaw.
The oak grove turned black in winter - due to a thaw or a storm.
The horns of the moon are sharp and bright - towards the bucket, steep - towards the frost.
The month is born lying down - for warmth, standing - for frost.
When there is a foggy circle around the sun, it is a blizzard, and if it rolls into a cloud, then there will be a snowstorm.
On a frosty day it began to snow - it means there will be a thaw. If it snows, it will warm up.
A crow cries at noon - for warmth, to the north - for cold.
Crows sit on the tops of trees - towards the frost (the cold begins to creep in below), on the lower branches - towards the wind (the upper ones will sway more strongly).

Crows hover in the air - in front of the snow, if after that they descend and sit on the ground - there will be a thaw, and if they sit on houses and treetops - there will be frost, if they sit on the lower branches of trees - there will be wind.

If in winter time spiders very actively weave their webs, run back and forth, fight with each other, hang themselves on new threads, this means that in 9-10 days the cold will set in; if spiders are hiding, there will be a thaw.

Winter signs for the thaw

The forest is red in winter - for the thaw.
If the air above the forest turns blue, it will be warm.
The forest is noisy in winter - expect a thaw.
The cat sleeps soundly and for a long time - for warmth.
The cuckoo will begin to crow - there will be no more frost.
Birds early in the morning whistle cheerfully and loudly - for warmth, for spring.
Sparrows chirp in unison - to the thaw (warmth).
A bullfinch chirps under the window in winter - a sign of thaw.
Crows and jackdaws land at midday with their noses towards the warmth.
In winter, a horse rides, sleeps on the ground (on the ground) - they say, for warmth.
A dog eats hay from a tub - for warmth.
When windows fog up in frosty weather, warming is expected.
Evening dawns quickly fade - towards the thaw.
Large flakes of snow mean a thaw.
Snow pellets are a sign of an imminent thaw.
Big snowflakes are falling - a thaw.
When it's cold, water appears on the ice - a thaw will come soon.
If the snow begins to stick to the trees, then you need to wait for warmer weather.

Signs for a blizzard (blizzard) or storm

If your dog starts wallowing in the snow, don’t go hunting, a snowstorm will catch you on the way.
A cat scratches the floor - to the wind and snowstorm.
A chicken standing on one leg means it’s cold.
Sparrows hide in brushwood - in the cold or before a snowstorm.
Sparrows scream - to a blizzard.
A magpie climbs under the eaves - towards the blizzard.
A crow sits on the top of a tree in the morning and croaks towards the blizzard.
The sun sets into a cloud - towards a snowstorm.
A foggy circle near the sun means a blizzard.
In winter, the sky becomes clouded - a blizzard.
Thunder in winter means strong winds.
Lightning in winter means a storm.
Light frost and noticeable warming mean a storm.
A circle around the sun or the month in winter foreshadows prolonged snowstorms with frosts.
A cat covers its face with its paw - to a blizzard.

Signs for frost and cold

Wolves howl near housing - it means frost.
Hares stay near housing - in anticipation of frost.
A crow hides its beak under its wing - to the cold.
If the windows begin to sweat with double frames, this means increased frost.
If the samovar hums, it means frost.
Firewood burns with a bang - it means frost.
Rapid thaw – long frost.
The sun is in mittens, like a rainbow, like pillars on both sides - to the cold.
In winter, a month with horns up means frost.
A generous harvest of rowan berries indicates a frosty winter ahead.
In winter, the wind blew from the north - causing great frost.
The crackling of trees in the forest foreshadows long frosts.
If thunder rumbles in winter, severe frosts will soon be expected.
Red fire in the stove means frost.
A large number of acorns on oak trees means a cold winter.
Chickens roost early, which means there will be frost, and the higher they climb, the lower the temperature will be.
The indoor birds are silent - the cold will still remain.

Signs for snow and snowfalls

Snow falling before all the leaves have fallen heralds a severe winter.
There is no snow during the day, and the first reliable snow falls at night.
The first snow falls 40 days before the onset of winter.
If the snow that falls at night remains on the branches of trees, then it will not melt on the ground.
If the snow creaks very much under your feet, it will soon get colder.
Snow falls in large flakes - a sign of bad weather and wetness.
The snow bent the branches - there will be a good harvest.
Clouds move against the wind - towards the snow.
The more snow on the fields, the larger the harvest will be.
At dawn the sun is red - for a snowstorm.
Clouds at sunset will indicate imminent snowfall.

Signs of December

A cold and snowy December heralds a rich harvest.
If the first snow that falls in December is dense, wet and heavy, then expect rainy weather in the summer, and if it is dry and light, the summer will be dry.
Large icicles portend a good harvest of vegetables in summer and autumn.
If December turns out to be snowy and cold, then the harvest will be good.
Warm weather in December foreshadows a long winter and a late, cold spring.
Heavy frost, large snowdrifts, and deeply frozen ground promise a good harvest.
If the first month of winter is very wet and cloudy, then summer will be rainy.
Frequent strong winds in December indicate that spring will be late. Most likely, there will be a lot of rain in March, and April will be cold.

Signs of January

Frosty January is a fruitful year.
Snowy weather throughout the month with frequent snowfalls and snowstorms promises occasional showers in mid-summer.
In January there are many frequent and long icicles hanging - the harvest will be good.
Cold Januarys in a row are rarely repeated.
If January is warm, then expect severe cold in March.
If January is cold, July will be dry and hot.
If in January there are frequent snowfalls and blizzards, then in July there is frequent rain.
Early in January the woodpecker begins to knock - by early spring.

Signs of February

If on the first day of February the sky is dotted with many stars, then the cold will continue for a long time.
Based on the weather on February 15, you can judge what spring will be like. If it snows on this day, then spring will be late.
Foggy February suggests that the whole coming year it will be rainy.
Warm weather throughout the month means it will be a cold spring, even with frosts.
Abundant frost on the trees means a honey harvest.
If long icicles hang at the end of the month, then spring will be long.
Rain in February means a wet summer, a dry month means drought.
The beginning of February is fine - expect an early, pleasant spring.
If at the end of the month there is heavy snow that sticks to surfaces, it will be warm.
If you hear the calls of tits in the morning in February, then expect frost.

Signs for winter holidays

Many stars in New Year's Eve- a harbinger of a good harvest.
If frost appears at Christmas, it’s a sign of the grain year.
When there is a snowstorm on Christmas Day, it promises that there will be a good swarm of bees.
Clear weather throughout Christmas week means a good harvest.
Sunny weather on Tatiana's day promises an early arrival of birds, and if snow falls, there will be a lot of rain in the summer.
There is a blizzard on Epiphany - and a blizzard on Easter.
Full ice holes on Epiphany foretell a big flood.
A full month during Epiphany also promises a lot of water in the spring.
If snow falls in large flakes on Epiphany, then there will be a fertile year, and a clear day means a crop failure.
When the frosts on Epiphany are stronger than on Christmas and Candlemas, then a good harvest, prosperity and well-being are expected.
If Baptism falls on full moon, then expect heavy rainfall.

Unusual winter signs

What can cause surprise and admiration in winter? Something unusual, unexpected for winter: a rainbow in the sky, a butterfly or ladybug flying into the house...

What's a rainbow in winter? Signs

It is not always possible to see a rainbow in summer, but in winter it is considered simply a miracle. In the old days it was considered good sign see a rainbow in winter. Those who saw her tried to quickly make a wish.

Seeing a rainbow in winter promises good luck and luck for the whole year.
The rainbow in winter is very bright and low, which means you need to prepare for prolonged bad weather.
If a rainbow appeared on a frosty and sunny day, severe frosts were expected.
If a rainbow peeked out from behind the clouds on a cloudy and gloomy day, blizzards and snowstorms were expected.
If red colors predominated in the rainbow that appeared, windy days were expected.

Sign “Butterfly in the house in winter”

A butterfly in winter in our cold climate is strange and unusual. After all, these summer beauties are accustomed to sleeping under the bark of trees or in the cracks of wooden houses in winter. And suddenly they fly into the house...

If the butterfly is white and cream, it means a new addition to the family.
If the color of the butterfly's wings is orange, gold, brown, there will soon be financial profit.
A butterfly flies around the room - you will live in joy and prosperity.
A butterfly lands on the wall - you will hear from your relatives.
If a butterfly lands on the right shoulder, it prophesies a quick meeting; on the left, it warns of enemies and envious people.
A pestle sitting on your head portends a pleasant meeting with an old friend or a trip to distant lands.
It is considered a good sign to see three moths sitting next to each other at once.

Sign “Ladybug is at home in winter”

People believe that the ladybug is a servant of the Virgin Mary. And the ancient Slavs considered her the messenger of the Sun goddess. Therefore, you can’t not only kill her, but even roughly shake her off her clothes. You can only slightly push the ladybug with a blade of grass or with your breath so that it flies further.

If the wings of a ladybug yellow color, this promises positive changes and speedy happiness.
An insect with white spots is a harbinger of good news.
A black ladybug with red dots speaks of success in all matters.
A single-colored bug without spots is itself a newborn, so it portends a speedy addition to the family.
A few red cows promise a rich harvest for farmers, and ordinary people – a good relationship in family.
The appearance of a ladybug in a home indicates the favorable energy of the apartment: it will never be in a house in which there is a lot of negativity.
If a ladybug crawls in a baby's crib, this indicates that the baby will grow up healthy.
If a cow flew into the house through an open window or door, this is a sign that lost item will show up quickly enough.

So that the signs about someone flying into the house come true ladybug in the cold season, you need to leave it indoors, planting it on an indoor flower.

Sign “Fly in the apartment in winter”

Few people can say why flies suddenly wake up in winter and fly around the house. And what could their unexpected appearance lead to?

Winter- an amazing time of year. All the children are looking forward to it, to receive a long-awaited gift under the Christmas tree, to have fun sledding, skiing, skating, making snowmen, and playing snowballs. In winter, nature sleeps, gently wrapped in a blanket of snow. Winter is a girl with character: she can scare you with severe frosts, ice, cold winds or snowstorms. There is a saying about this time of year: “The sun shines, but does not warm.” There are also many folk signs of winter that help predict what summer will be like, what weather to expect in the coming days, and what natural phenomenon to prepare for.

Signs about the weather in winter

• Warm winter leads to cold summer.
• Dry and cold winter leads to dry and hot summer.
• Snowy winter means a long spring and rainy summer.
• Heavy snowfalls at the beginning of winter lead to heavy rains at the beginning of summer.
• If the most severe frosts of the entire winter occur on the Epiphany holiday, then the year will be fruitful.
• Many large icicles mean a good harvest of vegetables.
• Thunder in winter means strong winds and frosts, lightning means a storm.
• The moon with its horns up means frost.
• Smoke spreads across the ground in calm weather, the moon has a slightly reddish tint - similar to snow.
• If the clouds move against the wind, expect snow.
• A foggy circle near the sun means a blizzard.
• Fluffy frost on trees and bushes - it will be a sunny day.
• If there is heavy snow at night or early in the morning with a light wind, clear, sunny weather will set in during the day.
• Clouds are moving quickly - good weather.
• Snow pellets are a sign of an imminent thaw.
• Big snowflakes are falling - a thaw.
• When it's cold, water appears on the ice - a thaw will come soon.

Winter signs about nature

• If the crows croak in the whole flock - it means frost, if they sit on the ground - it means thaw, and settle down on the lower branches of trees - wait for the wind.
• Crows and jackdaws are circling in the air - towards the snow.
• A crow sits on the top of a tree in the morning and croaks towards the blizzard.
• In winter, flies begin to fly around the room - a thaw.

Folk signs played important role V human life and passed on from generation to generation. Using these signs, hunters decided when they could go hunting, and travelers knew whether to go on a long journey.

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Winter signs divided into short-term and long-term. The former gave a forecast for the coming winter days, and the latter made it possible to predict what spring and summer would be like. People began to be introduced to these numerous folk signs about winter from childhood. And in order to be better remembered, they were put into proverbs and sayings, many of which have survived to this day.

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Signs of a cold winter

The following Russian folk signs will tell you what the weather will be like and when to expect severe frosts:

• The leaves on the trees stay on all autumn - the winter will be harsh.
• There was a rich summer harvest of berries - to the cold.
• In October, birch and oak fall off at different times - expect severe frosts.
• Squirrels make large reserves of nuts - for the harsh winter.
• The rowan produced a lot of berries - also due to severe frosts.
• The snow has fallen, but the trees have not yet shed all their leaves - it will be cold.
• In October, birds fly too low - towards early winter.
• The smoke coming out of the chimney is a sign of a quick cold snap.
• The firewood is burning with a bang - frost is coming.
• The trees in the forest will be held together - there will be a strong cold.
• Anthills have sharp tops - for a harsh winter.
• If domestic cat stands on its hind legs and scratches along the walls - you should prepare for a blizzard.
• Hares are located near a residential area - it is frosty.
• There was a high yield of mushrooms throughout the summer - the winter will be long.
• If the onion is born with thick and abundant husks, it means long winter frosts.

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  Folk signs of December

  In Old Russian this month was called jelly. Typically, severe frosts and a lot of snow are expected in December. After many centuries, many folk superstitions have accumulated about December, which will give hints about future weather and harvest. Here are some of them:

  • If December is clear and sunny, there will be a poor harvest in the summer; if it is cloudy, there will be an abundance of harvest.
  • Dry December - dry spring and summer.
  • If there is no winter either in December or January, it will not be until February 10th.
  • Large snowdrifts and deeply frozen ground mean a rich harvest.
  • A lot of frost - to good shoots from oat crops.
  • A month without rain means a dry summer.
  • Clouds float to the south - the weather will be sunny, and if to the north - stormy.

  Signs about birds and animals are considered very valuable in December:

  • If rooks remain for the winter, this portends a warm winter.
  • If bullfinches arrive in December, winter will be generous with frosts.
  • The white coat of hares is covered gray spots- to mild weather with periods of thaw.

  

  Months by December numbers

  Many signs are periodically repeated from year to year, confirming the reliability folk predictions about nature. Here are some of them:

  • December 1. If it's worth good weather, then spring will come early.
  • December 3. If it snows on this day, expect rain on June 3.
  • 5th of December. The moon with two dim red rings means there will be severe frosts. The fall of frost foreshadows a good harvest next year.
  • December 7th. Small stars are visible in the sky - there will be snowfall. If the weather is clear, then winter will be frosty.
  • December 8th. If frost lies on dry grass - weather with dry frosts. Birds huddle closer to the house - snow will fall, play - the wind, sing loudly - it will be clear, sit on the treetops - warming is coming.
  • December 10. The stars shine brighter than usual - a sign of cold weather. Sparrows chirp loudly and in unison - signifying a thaw.
  • December 15. A foggy halo is observed around the Moon - this is a harbinger of a snowstorm. If there is a lot of snow, a lot of grass will grow in the summer.
  • December 16. If the water in rivers and other bodies of water decreases, the weather will noticeably improve. The chirping of a bullfinch means rapid warming.
  • December 18. If the dog eats and sleeps little, rolls on the ground all the time - towards the snow and blizzard.
  • December 19th. If the weather is clear and good on this day, then frost will soon come. For winter Nicholas: the more snow there is now, the taller the grass is in May.
  • December 24. Jackdaws or crows sit with their beaks to the south - towards warmth, and if they scream to the north - cold weather will come.
  • December 28th. If frost hits during the day, and it suddenly gets warmer in the evening, it means that real frosts are still ahead. The weather on this day will indicate what March will be like.
  • December 29th. If the yard is covered with frost, Christmastide on January 7 will be warm. If there is frost, it will last until Epiphany (January 19).
  • 31th of December. Big ones fall snow flakes- to moderate frosts or warming.

  

  Signs of January

  A new one begins in January calendar year, it is considered the windiest and frostiest month.

  This month has its own nickname - prosinets; it is popularly called this because of the blue gaps in the sky that appear after the gray December clouds.

  In January, the following folk signs of winter exist:

  • Sunny and warm weather at the beginning of the month - May will begin with winds.
  • Dry January - dry and hot summer.
  • Warm throughout the month - spring will be late.
  • Frequent frosts in January - snowstorms in February.
  • Lots of snowfall - summer will be rainy.
  • A very cold month - July will be hot and dry. But under such conditions in the summer there will be few mushrooms.
  • Sunny afternoons mean a good harvest.
  • The mole crawls out of his hole - May will be cold.
  • There are a lot of long icicles hanging - for a rich, fruitful summer.

  People believed that the stronger and longer the frosts stayed in January, the longer they would enjoy the summer heat.

  January Monthly

  The following observations will help you determine what nature has prepared for people in the coming year:

  • 1st of January. With severe frost and light snow - there will be a grain harvest, warming without snow - there will be no harvest.
  • January 3. If the smoke from the chimney stands in a column, it means clear frosty weather. Severe frosts - heat in summer.
  • 4 January. The clouds are floating against the wind - snow will fall soon.
  • 6th January. I am the dreamy and starry sky - for the offspring of livestock and the berry harvest. If it’s warm on Christmas Eve, then spring is expected to be cold.
  • Jan. 7. O heavy snowfall - the year will turn out to be prosperous, if everything melts - spring will come early.
  • January 10. If the cat curls up into a ball and lies down on something soft and warm, the day will be clear, but frosty. If crows circle in the air for a long time - snow will fall, sit on the tops of trees - frost will soon, land and sit on the ground - warming.
  • 13th of January. If the moon is cloudy or pale, wait for snowfall. A south wind foretells a hot and successful year, a west wind foretells an abundance of fish and milk, and if it blows from the east, a good fruit harvest.
  • January 14. T wisdom on the day of the Old New Year - to the harvest in the fields. There will be frost on Vasiliev's Day - summer will be fruitful.
  • January 19. If the stars shine brightly on Epiphany, there will be a strong cold snap, the frosts are only gaining strength. A cold day means the summer will be dry.
  • January 23. The trees are covered with frost - summer will be damp and cold. On the day of Gregory the Summer Sign, the south wind blows - June will be rainy, with frequent thunderstorms.
  • January 29. If there is fog at night, the weather will be stable with low clouds. On Peter's Day it will snow - a lot of grass will grow in the meadows, and the rivers will be full of fish.
  • January 31st. Orons flying in flocks are harbingers of severe frosts. If it gets warmer on Afanasy’s name day, it’s expected in summer inclement weather, and potato yields will be poor.

  People's observations in February

  Signs last month winter:

  • Warm February - Cold Spring. If the month is frosty, then the summer will be successful.
  • There is a lot of frost - the summer will be dewy and honey-bearing.
  • Bright stars in the sky mean imminent frost, and dim ones mean a thaw.
  • Rainy February - frequent rains in spring and summer. If it's dry, summer is also dry.
  • Severe frosts - short winter.
  • Many long icicles at the end of the month - a long spring.
  • There is no snow all month - drought threatens in summer.
  • Severe cold on last week February - spring will be warm.

  Months of February

  Forecasts for February dates:

  • 1st of February. B is falling fast Atmosphere pressure, and the wind changes direction from east to north - wait strong wind with snow. Whatever the weather is like on this day, it will be like that for the rest of the month.
  • February 2. If It is snowing in the morning - this foreshadows early bread; at lunch - average; closer to evening - late.
  • February 5th. As river levels rise, frosts are coming. Agafia was hit by frosts - to the heat in August.
  • February 6. If the sky is dotted frequent stars- to warmth, few stars - to bad weather. The weather in Aksinia indicates what spring will be like.
  • February 10. If the wind blows on Ephraim's name day, it means a rainy summer.
  • 12th of February. A poultry hides its nose under its wing - it will soon get colder. Gusty winds are a sign of frequent rain throughout the year.
  • The 14th of February. A clear and starry sky is a sign of late and protracted spring. The weather on Trifonov's day tells us what kind of spring to expect.
  • February, 15. There is a blizzard and a blizzard outside - in the summer there is a crop failure. This day will indicate the weather of the coming spring.
  • February 16. If smoke or steam spreads over a body of water, cold weather will soon come. If everything is covered with frost overnight, you should not expect warming during the day.

The Russian winter lasts for three months, says a popular saying. According to the astronomical calendar, it lasts from the winter solstice to spring equinox. Meteorologists consider winter to be the entire period when the average daily air temperature is below zero degrees. And the folk calendar states that winter begins with frosts and ends with drops.

Every time we note: when the seasons change, something new appears in nature, something first. Here we are on the threshold of winter - the first frost, the first snowstorm, the first sparkling snowdrift...

Everything in nature became quiet in anticipation of the cold weather. And although in the summer and autumn, with the help of signs, data was obtained about the nature of the upcoming winter, the peasant has his own opinions on this matter - he must check everything himself. He will go out in the morning to ask the cow for food and at the same time look at the sky, notice how domestic animals and the feathered population behave - sparrows, tits, bullfinches. He becomes thoughtful, goes into the dressing room, where he has a dry spruce branch, and will give you a forecast for the coming day, or even for the whole week. And what’s interesting is that this old-fashioned forecast almost always comes true.

The clouds go against the wind - towards the snow. The sun sets into the clouds - snowfall. The clouds are floating low - expect cold.

Smoke from the chimneys in a column means cold weather.

A foggy circle near the sun or a broken one near the moon means blizzards.

There is a red fire in the stove and the wood is burning with a bang - there is severe frost.

A quiet breeze blew from the north, and after it, blurry clouds appeared on the horizon - there might be snow. By night he is stronger. This will be indicated by the weak draft in the stove and the smoke from the chimneys, which swirls and spreads, tends to the ground without wind.

If you go out to the river and there is ice on the water, expect rain or great warmth. But people also noticed something else: before frost, the water in the rivers rises. Contradiction? No, before frost, water never comes out onto the ice, but the ice hole is full of water.

Before the cold, the stars shine brightly at night, and in the morning the dawn is always bright. But if you hear thunder and see lightning, then expect a storm.

During the day it was bitterly cold, but in the evening it suddenly became warmer. Don't rejoice - a long cold is still ahead.

Live barometers will notify you of the onset of extreme cold.

There will be severe frost if: the cat is looking for warmth;

a cat in a ball - frost on the threshold;

chickens in the yard twirl their tails;

geese flap their wings and tuck one leg under them;

indoor birds become quiet;

In the morning the tit screams loudly;

suddenly you see several squirrels in one nest;

the crow hides its nose under its wing;

wolves howl near housing.

If you see a dog rolling in the snow, expect snowfall soon;

“There will be a storm at night: the dog is lying in the snow.”

The dog curls up into a ball and lies in a ball - in the cold.

The cat washes itself, licks its paw - towards the bucket, sits in the stove - towards the frost, scratches the floor - towards the wind and blizzard, lies with its belly up - towards the warmth.

One of these signs was reflected in his poem by A. A. Fet:

Mother! Look out the window

You know, yesterday it was not for nothing that there was a cat

Wash your nose:

There is no dirt, the whole yard is covered,

Lightened up, turned white

Apparently there is frost.

Before bad weather, the cat reaches for the water and laps it up more than usual.

The whole flock of crows croaked - to the frost;

they staged a round dance in the sky - for snowfall;

sitting on the ground - to the thaw;

sit on the lower branches of trees - wait for the wind.

A magpie flies near a dwelling, climbs under the eaves towards the blizzard.

In two or three days, our closest neighbor in housing, the sparrow, senses the frost. It’s January outside, and he suddenly started collecting various rags, feathers, threads - as if he was about to build a new nest. This is what he does before the onset of extreme cold.

Before the snowfall, chickens begin to pluck. But during the frost, the smoke slanted, arched like a rocker - which means the frosts will weaken.

Look at the windows: suddenly during the frost they burst into tears, it began to flow from the window sills - which means that tomorrow it will be warmer. People have always expected a thaw if:

during the frost the forest rustled;

during frost, the squirrel leaves the nest and descends from the tree;

the sparrows chirped in unison;

a bullfinch flew to the window;

the fog descended to the ground.

In winter, a horse will not lie down on the ground, unless, of course, it is healthy, but before a thaw it almost always lies down, and then snowfall was soon expected.

People often say that as is the winter, so is the summer. What will they tell us about this? folk signs about winter?

Winter warmth, summer cold.

If it is cold and dry in winter, it is dry and hot in summer.

Blizzards in winter - bad weather in summer.

A lot of frost on the trees means there will be a lot of honey.

Interesting observations of indoor flowers. In winter, before warming and snow, droplets of water appear on the tips of the leaves of calla lilies.