On December 5, the Orthodox Church remembers the holy martyr Procopius of Caesarea.
In the folk calendar, December 5 is Procopius of Winter, Procopius of Vechostav, Procopius Day.
According to folk signs, on Prokopyev's Day you can determine what the winter will be like.
Weather signs for December 5
If the weather is warm on this day, the winter will be snowy and long.
If wolves come close to a dwelling, a harsh winter should be expected.
If the water in the ice hole rises above the ice level, a thaw is expected.
If squirrels are active and not afraid of people, frost will soon hit.
If the jays are calling loudly, the wind is expected to increase.
