Folk omens for October 26, 2024: what can and cannot be done on this day
The day is under the auspices of the Apostle Carp, who has long been revered in Russia
On this day, believers pray to the saint for the healing of various diseases, especially headaches and toothaches. It is also believed that Karpov helps to get rid of alcohol addiction.
On this day, it is customary to bake bread from wholemeal flour. It is believed that such bread has healing properties and can help get rid of many diseases.
It is also believed that on this day it is good to go to the bathhouse. It is believed that the bath will help to cleanse the body and soul from evil spirits.
What not to do on October 26, 2024
On this day, it is forbidden to swear and quarrel. It is believed that the one who swears on this day will incur the wrath of the Apostle Carp.
It is also forbidden to lend money on this day. It is believed that the one who lends money on this day will never get it back.
It is also forbidden to hunt and fish on this day. It is believed that the one who hunts or fishes on this day will be unlucky.
Folk omens for October 26, 2024
- If it rains on this day, it will be a long and cold winter.
- If the snow falls on this day, it will be a mild winter.
- If the wind blows from the south on this day, it will be a warm winter.
- If the wind blows from the north on this day, it will be a cold winter.
These are just a few of the many folk omens associated with October 26th. Whether or not you believe in these omens is up to you, but they certainly add a bit of fun and mystery to this special day.