On October 11, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of the Venerable Chariton the Confessor and Elijah of the Caves.
In the folk calendar, October 11 is Khariton's Day, Khariton the Nameday, Ilya Muromets.
According to folk signs, on Kharitonov's Day you can find out what the winter will be like.
Weather signs for October 11
If the hares have not turned white by Kharitonov's Day, winter will be late.
If the leaves have not fallen from the birches and oaks, the winter will be cold.
Also, the winter will be harsh if the north wind blows on this day.
Frost on the willows on Khariton's birthday foretells a long winter.
