What you can’t do today, traditions – read the material from RBC-Ukraine (Styler project).
Sources used to prepare the material: OCU website, Church calendar, Lunar calendar.
The main traditions of May 9
May 9 is the day of the transfer of the relics of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker; people call him “Nicholas the Summer.” This holiday is associated with the transfer of the relics of St. Nicholas from Myra in Lycia to the Italian city of Bari.
The Greek Empire was going through a difficult time, then the Turks devastated its possessions in Asia Minor, ravaged cities and villages, killed their inhabitants and despised shrines. Muslims tried to destroy the relics of St. Nicholas, whom all Christians revered.
However, the believers saved the relics of the saint, and on May 9 the relics of the saint were solemnly transferred to the Church of St. Stephen, near the sea. A year later, a church was built in honor of St. Nicholas and consecrated by Pope Urban II.
What not to do on this date
People believe that food should not be left in a cemetery because the Orthodox Church does not approve of it. It is better to distribute food to people in need.
On May 9, you cannot have a lavish feast, because this is considered an insult to the memory of the dead. On this day it is strictly forbidden to be offended or quarrel.
Main signs of the day
- looked at what day it is: rain – for a rich harvest;
- hear the croaking of frogs – expect a large harvest of oats;
- alder blossoms – time to sow buckwheat;
- there are flowers on the rowan tree – autumn will be short;
- thunder rumbles at night – predicts warm weather.
