February 11 – put the knitting needles away

February 11 in the folk calendar is Laurentian Day. Spouses on this day need to be especially attentive to each other, you can’t swear and scandal, or the quarrel will drag on for a long time. And there is also a sign that if a wife lightly hits her husband with a rolling pin or a wooden plank for washing clothes, he will become gentle, caring and accommodating. But the main thing here is not to overdo it, otherwise you can achieve the opposite effect.

On this day, various minor troubles are possible, so you should behave carefully in order to avoid them.

According to custom, on Laurentian Day, they protected the house and its inhabitants from evil forces – they sprinkled all the corners in the house and pets with baptismal holy water, and they also gave each family member a little water to drink.

Kulebyaka was the traditional dish of the day. It was believed that this dish would bring happiness to everyone who tasted it. The main rule in food today is moderation. You can not overeat, it is not recommended to eat meat and dairy products – according to popular beliefs, this can lead to health problems.

On this day, they were careful not to pick up piercing and cutting objects, to engage in needlework, which involved the use of knitting needles, needles, knives, and the like. According to popular beliefs, today there is a high probability of inflicting a wound or injury on oneself, which will then heal for a long time.

It is not recommended to be on the street after sunset, especially alone – evil spirits can lead the wrong way and generally harm. If you still need to go out, then for protection you should take some kind of amulet or amulet with you or put a photo of a loved one in your pocket.

Near the mirror, you can’t swear and think about the bad – your words can “mirror” and cause harm.

Also, the day is unsuccessful for dating – it is likely that new people who have appeared in your life will turn out to be enemies or scammers.

Folk signs on February 11 are as follows:

– if the snow falls in large flakes – to a thaw;

– if the day is cold – August will be hot;

– if the moon is red – expect a gusty wind;

– if the firewood does not burn well – to warming.

A dream that occurred on the night of February 12 can tell you how to achieve good luck and happiness.

Alena Bodrienko.

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