The Church and Orthodox believers honor Saint Vadim of Persia, commonly known as the Keymaker.
According to popular beliefs, Saint Vadim protects water from springs (springs), and on this day he has healing powers. People came to clean the springs after winter, wash themselves and draw water for their loved ones.
At the same time, peasants strove to make a weather forecast according to signs passed down from generation to generation.
Folk omens for April 22:
- purple clouds indicated a strong wind during the day;
- the aspen is abundantly covered with buds, which means that there will be a good harvest of barley;
- a pale sunrise announces the approach of a drought;
- a blooming dandelion indicates the arrival of spring.
Which absolutely cannot be done on the day of Vadim Klyuchnik.
It is forbidden to spill water, otherwise problems may occur.
You can’t pick up a broom and sweep the floor – you can sweep the wealth and luck from the house.
It is forbidden to visit cemeteries until Radonitsa arrives – this time he will come on April 25.
Do not cut and dye your hair, otherwise minor problems will arise in life.
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