In Orthodoxy, on March 18, the memory of the martyr Konon of Isauria is honored. In Russia, this date was nicknamed Konon Ogorodnik. On this day, the peasants plowed the fields, fertilizing them abundantly with manure, even if there was still snow and winter reigned everywhere.
People believed that dreams dreamed on the night of March 18 could come true on the 20th. It is better not to tell anyone about the contents of these dreams.
In addition, on this day it was customary to dig three holes in the gardens, saying: “One for drought, another for midges, and the third for worms.” It was believed that after this ritual the harvest would not suffer from drought and pests in the summer. This ritual must be done secretly so that the evil eye does not cause any harm.
Weather signs:
If the snowflakes grow long, it means a long spring.
Konona is clear and dry – there will be no cold in summer.
The wagtail returned earlier than usual – the spring will be warm.
The crows have settled in their nests – in three weeks they need to go out for farming.
If there are mice in the house and in the fields, the year will be lean.
Name days are celebrated: Mark, Fedor, Nicholas, Adrian, David, George, Kirill, Iraida, Konstantin, Ivan.