On November 14, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of Saints Cosmas and Damian of Asia.
In the folk calendar, November 14th is Kuzma and Demyan, Autumn Kuzminki, Kurya name day, Kuzma-Demyan - craftsmen, Unmercenaries, God's blacksmiths, Wedding blacksmiths, Chicken coops, Chicken festival.
According to folk signs on Kuzma and Demyan, you can find out whether the winter will be harsh.
Weather signs for November 14
If it is cold on this day, the winter will be harsh.
If the rivers are already covered with ice, the frosts will last until spring.
If the roads are muddy, there will be no frost until midwinter.
If a lot of snow falls on Kuzminki, a large flood is expected in the spring.
