Everyone get sickles: signs and traditions on the day of Zacharias of the Sickle Seeker on February 21

Who is Zachary the Sickle Seeker? The Holy Prophet Zechariah was one of the twelve so-called “little” prophets. He lived in the sixth century BC and left behind a book of prophecies that entered the Old Testament. According to legend, Zechariah had a vision in the form of a flying scroll, on which prophecies were written about the coming of the Messiah. An angel appeared to him in the form of a man with a sickle in his hands, hence the nickname - Sickle Seeer. In Russia, February 21 was called the Day of Zacharias of the Sickle Viewer and connected it with a number of traditions and customs. On this day, peasants took out sickles and sprinkled them with holy water to attract good luck and a good harvest. It was believed that Saint Zachary helped farmers and protected their labor. Also on the Day of Zacharias, it was customary to conduct various rituals and rituals aimed at attracting luck and happiness. Women baked pancakes and treated their relatives and friends with them, and also made amulets to protect them from evil spirits. There are many signs and beliefs associated with the Day of Zechariah. For example, it was believed that if you see a big moon on this day, it is a good harvest. It was also said that if you hear a loud song of birds on Zacharias, spring will come soon. If it snows on this day, the summer will be rainy. They didn't cut their hair on Zechariah Day. It was believed that this could lead to illness. Also on this day it was not recommended to engage in needlework, especially spinning, it could lead to misfortune.

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