On September 25, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of the holy martyr Autonomus of Bithynia.
This date is popularly known as Artamonov Day, Artamon the Serpent, Snake Day.
According to folk signs, on Artamonov Day you can determine whether there will be a lot of snow in the winter.
Weather signs for September 25
If the weeds grow tall, the winter will be snowy.
If there are few leaves left on the trees, winter will come early.
Rainy weather on Artamonov Day foretells a long winter.
A large harvest of acorns promises a mild winter and a fruitful summer.
