On September 28, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of the Great Martyr Nikita of Gothia.
In the folk calendar, September 28 is Nikita Goose-eater, Nikita Goose-prolet, Nikita Reporez, Nikita Autumn.
According to folk signs, on Nikita Goose Day you can find out what the winter will be like.
If there are a lot of anthills in the forest, the winter will be cold and harsh.
If wild geese sit on the ground, the autumn will be warm.
If there is bad weather on this day, the spring will be rainy and cold.
If the weather is clear on Nikita Gusyatnik, there will be a strong wind the next day.