On October 14, the Orthodox Church celebrates the Protection of the Holy Mother of God.
In the folk calendar, October 14 is the Intercession, Intercession Day, Intercession Day, Intercession Day, Intercession Day-Father, First Winter Day, Harvest Festival, and Ambush Day.
According to folk signs on Pokrov, you can find out the weather for the second half of autumn and winter.
Weather signs for October 14
If the weather is rainy on the Feast of the Intercession, the second half of autumn will be stormy.
The weather on the day of the Intercession determines the winter.
If by this day the cranes have flown away to warmer climates, winter will come early and be harsh.
Snow on the Feast of the Intercession promises snow on St. Demetrius' Day (November 8) and at Christmas.
