This is a day when believers reflect on the spiritual significance of repentance and purification.
What not to do on January 7:
It is advised not to accept gifts.
Avoid household chores.
It is forbidden to quarrel or gossip.
Our ancestors followed various weather signs on this day:
Foggy weather predicted a bountiful grain harvest.
A full moon foretold spring floods.
Clear and cold weather indicated a dry summer.
Overcast and snowy weather promised a rich harvest. Additionally, it was believed that a mouse in the house on this day was a sign of an addition to the family.
Weather on January 7:
Kiev: cloudy, no precipitation. Daytime temperature +6°C, nighttime +1°C.
Lviv: cloudy, no precipitation. Daytime temperature +9°C, nighttime +5°C.
Kharkiv: cloudy, no precipitation. Daytime temperature +5°C, nighttime +2°C.
Odessa: cloudy, no precipitation. Daytime temperature +9°C, nighttime +6°C.