On September 17, the Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of the icon of the Mother of God “Burning Bush”.
The church also remembers the holy martyr Babylas of Antioch on this day.
In the folk calendar, September 17 is the Burning Bush, Vavila's Day, Vavila - the Feast of Sharp Pitchforks, Onion Day, and Gromnitsa.
According to folk signs, on Vavila Day you can find out what the winter will be like.
Weather signs for September 17
If there is a lot of rowan, you should expect a frosty winter.
Also, the winter will be harsh if there is a lot of peel on the onion.
If there are a lot of nuts and few mushrooms, the winter will not only be cold, but also snowy.
Rainy weather on Vavila Day promises a dry autumn.
