On December 5, the Orthodox Church remembers the holy martyr Procopius of Caesarea.
In the folk calendar, December 5 is Procopius of Winter, Procopius of Vechostav, Procopius Day.
According to folk signs, on Prokopyev's Day you can determine what the winter will be like.
If the weather is warm on this day, the winter will be snowy and long.
If wolves come close to a dwelling, a harsh winter should be expected.
If the water in the ice hole rises above the ice level, a thaw is expected.
If squirrels are active and not afraid of people, frost will soon hit.
If the jays are calling loudly, the wind is expected to increase.