On December 23, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of the holy martyrs Mina, Eugraph and Hermogenes of Alexandria.
In the folk calendar, December 23 is Mina's Day, Mina the Eloquent, Mina the Eye Socket, Amulet against midnight owls, Mina - bright eyes.
According to folk signs, on this day you can find out what spring and summer will be like.
Weather signs for December 23
Wet snow on Mina Day foretells a rainy spring.
If snow is easily carried away by the wind, the summer will be dry.
Clear weather on Mina Eloquent foretells a cold snap.
Frosts should also be expected if the stars twinkle on the night of Mina.
If the stars are dim, there will be a thaw soon.
If the stars appear small, there will be snowfall.
Rings around the moon are a harbinger of heavy snowfall.
If the moon appears red, there will be a strong wind.
If magpies fly near houses or climb under the roof, there will be a blizzard.
