The first frosts and folk signs of December: how to find out the weather for winter

With the onset of December, nature finally enters into winter rights. The first frosts and snow were traditionally perceived by the people as important signs by which they judged the weather, harvest, and even the fate of the coming year. For more information, see the Izvestia article.

Folk signs of December

December is the time of the first severe frosts and snowfalls, so people used to say: "December completes the year, winter approves." It was believed that if the first snow falls on dry land and does not melt, then the winter will be frosty, and if it immediately turns into slush, it will be soft and snowy.

Hoarfrost on trees and bushes at the beginning of the month foreshadowed clear and cold weather, and fogs for a thaw. If crows gather in flocks and settle closer to their homes, it means that frosts will strike soon.

How to find out the weather for winter

According to popular belief, every day in December could tell you what the next month would be like. So, frosts in early December lead to a hot summer, and snowfalls before St. Nicholas Day lead to a harvest of bread.

They also said, "Like December, like March," meaning that the beginning of winter reflects the nature of the coming spring. And if the stars are bright and the air is clear in December, it means that the winter will be long and frosty.

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