On December 27, the Orthodox Church remembers the martyrs Philemon, Arian, Theotychus, Apollonius, Leucius, Firsus and Kallinikos.
In the folk calendar, December 27 is Filimon's Day, the Master of Filimon, Kalliniki, Firs.
According to folk signs, on this day you can find out what February will be like.
Weather signs for December 27
As is Filimon's day, so will February be.
If there is frost on Master Philemon's Day, then February will also be frosty.
A thaw on Kaliniki means a slightly frosty February.
Also, a thaw on this day is a harbinger of a hot summer.
If the thaw starts suddenly, the summer will be dry.
Snow on Filimonov's Day means that the next year will be fruitful.
Frost and gusty winds on Firs foretell a poor harvest.
If crows caw loudly, you should expect a cold snap.
If on the night of Philemon the trees are covered with frost, there will be snowfall during the day.
