What day will Ilyin be in 2016? People's signs and superstitions on Ilin Day
Ilin Day is a vivid example of howpeople's minds in one day were woven at once two holidays. And one of them is pagan, dedicated to the Slavic god Perun, and another Christian, associated with the name of the biblical prophet Elijah. Most likely, it is for this reason that most will accept and superstitions on the day of Ilyin echo with the pre-Christian beliefs of our ancestors. About what day in 2016 will be celebrated Ilin day, and also what folk signs are associated with this holiday, learn from our article.
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What date is Ilíin's day celebrated in 2016?
Signs, traditions and superstitions on Ilin Day
People's signs on Ilin weather day
Why not swim in the rivers and lakes on Ilyin Day?
What date is Ilíin's day celebrated in 2016?
In the people of Ilyin, the day is considered a turning point,which determines the beginning of the end of the summer. In other words, after the day when Ilyin is celebrated, the bright part of the day becomes shorter and the air temperature drops. And although the holiday itself is celebrated in early August, weather conditions in many regions of our country already remind us of the September approach. What exactly number in 2016 is Ilyin Day celebrated? This holiday is tied to one date and every year is celebrated on August 2.
Signs, traditions and superstitions on Ilin Day
Many national beliefs are connected with Elijah during the day,traditions and superstitions. But before talking about them, it is worth mentioning, in honor of whom this holiday was named. Elijah is a biblical prophet, widely known as an ardent champion of faith in one God. Even during his lifetime, he was known for his invincible power of faith and many miracles. The whole life of the prophet was dedicated to the service of the Lord and the conversion of the Jews to the Christian faith. In Russia, the prophet Ilia was primarily a patron of rain and thunder. He was even portrayed with icons with lightning bolts in his hands, and people were often called Ilya the Thunderer. It was believed that with the help of lightning, he rescued the earth from evil and punished sinners.
Speaking in general, the main signs,traditions and superstitions on the Ilin day are associated with weather, harvest and agricultural work. For example, on this day it was considered a great sin to work, as it was possible to incite the wrath of the prophet. Also our ancestors believed that Ilya was filthy and demons reincarnated in animals, including in domestic animals, in order to avoid the heavenly punishment and hide from the lightning of the saint. Therefore, on that day even dogs and cats were not allowed into the house, and the cattle were not taken to the pastures.
People's signs on Ilin weather day
Individual mention is worthy of people's signson Ilin day about the weather, since it is with the transition to the autumn season that this holiday is connected. Our ancestors believed that after Ilya, warm days can be counted on the fingers and that's why they said that "Ilya before lunch, summer, and after dinner-autumn", "Ilya finishes summer". Quite often, the celebration of Ilyin's Day coincided with the beginning of the rains and the end of the summer heat. Therefore, according to the weather that was standing on this day our ancestors predicted what the autumn will be - rainy or dry. In addition, a heavy rain on Ilya portended a good harvest of rye for the next year. But if the weather was arid and hot, it was regarded as a bad sign - a high probability of fires and loss of crops.
Why not swim in the rivers and lakes on Ilyin Day?
One of the main beliefs on the Ilin Day, whichit is well known in our days, says that on this day you can not swim in rivers, lakes and other open water. It is believed that after Ilya the water becomes colder, and in the reservoirs settle evil spirits and other evil spirits, ready to destroy any swimmer. Strangely enough, this superstition has a number of logical explanations that prove why one can not swim in rivers and lakes on Ilin day. First, in the majority of regions of our country in the beginning of August there is indeed a fairly sharp decrease in the average daily temperature, including the water temperature. As a result, swimming in open water at this time is fraught with catarrhal diseases. Secondly, because of temperature differences in the water and outside, increases the risk of seizures in floating, which can also lead to serious problems, including drowning. And thirdly, since the weather on Ilyin's day is often accompanied by thunder and lightning, staying in the water at this time can be very dangerous.
Can I bathe in open water after Ilyin's day?
For our ancestors August 2 was a kind ofweather guide, so the question of whether it is possible to swim in open water bodies after Iljin day they did not arise. As for us, many working people for August have vacation days, which, naturally, I want to spend in nature. Therefore, if the weather permits, but the heart desires, then you can swim in open reservoirs after August 2. But you should be careful not to combine water recreation with alcohol.
