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In Novosibirsk, they told about the signs on the day of the Icon of the Mother of God on November 6
On this day, the memory of 16 saints of God is also honored, including Saint Athanasius I, Patriarch of Constantinople. This is reported by AiF-Novosibirsk.
In Russia, November 6 was called Afanasyev Day because that was when frosts began. On this day, it was customary to visit the temple, pray to the icon "Joy of All Who Sorrow" and go about one's daily business.
According to popular belief, accidentally falling into a hole on this day promised a long and happy life, and a broken mirror or plate was considered a bad omen. They also believed that if a white dog followed a person, it would be impossible to drive it away. Because it foretells wealth and luck. In some houses during the time of Afanasy, it was customary to catch cockroaches and throw them out the door, believing that this would help get rid of other pests.