Cow “Blaise” 24 Feb

2018-02-23 19:03

Cow “Blaise” 24 Feb
It is believed that on This day begins the three last truly frosty days. Although according to another version, it was three days before Blaise and three days after the 24th of February.

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Since the paganism of the peasants was highly respected by February 24, because February 24 ancestors worshipped Veles – the God who is known as the patron of cattle. Prayed for the health of the Pets, litter, sacrificed Veles. And, despite the fact that the Orthodox canons gradually entered the life of a villager, still Blaise is considered the patron Saint of livestock, and on 24 February was called not differently as “cow festival.” Tried this the day especially to take care of Pets, conducted various ceremonies and even predicted different phenomena, paying attention to the behavior of cattle.

It was the custom to kill animals for Blaise, February 24. Believed that roast on the table is sure to bring happiness into the house. But in any case it was impossible 24 Feb cutting it cow, so it had a special relationship – she was the breadwinner for the whole family.

• Drifts of snow – in may be a lot of greenery
• Thaw 24 Feb – spring came, cold days will be no more
• Feed in that day the cattle the best feed, animals, signs, will be healthy throughout the year, and there will be no quarrels
• On 24 February all the household chores stopped and tried to devote time to it pet care. This was especially true of cows
• So the cows were gentle and well milked, the young mistress must have been on February 24 to drink Mead. And not only in the yard, but the house was peace and quiet, the wife should be easy to hit her husband with a fine on the head, so he didn’t cheat on her
• On the night of 24 February, on signs, it is necessary to look at the stars and say: “Star bright, give birth to a white bright”. In this case, the sheep will be a good issue. By the way, arkami in the old days was called the white sheep
• If a cow is sprinkled with Holy water, it will be well milked all year
• If 24 Feb spinner will put his streak on the street, she had become strong, and the work will succeed.