Folk signs for March 8th

Polycarp was considered the patron saint of the eighth of March according to the national calendar. It was also not uncommon for people to call this day "Sour Girls." A large number of national signs are associated with the eighth of March, according to which the peasants could find out what kind of weather to expect in the coming days.
In the Orthodox calendar, the eighth of March is the day when the holy Martyr Polycarp of Smyrna is venerated.
Traditions and omens for the eighth of March.
In pre-revolutionary Russia, International Women's Day was celebrated for the first time on March 2, 1913. But this day became an official day off and holiday only in 1965.
In ancient Russia, at this time, girls were sad – "sour", because there was a rule that if the wedding was not celebrated before that day, then they would have to wait until the summer.
Unmarried girls devoted this day to embroidery, making and sewing their festive outfits. When the outfits were ready, they were put away in chests to wear them to the actual celebration in the summer. Despite the fact that the girls were "sour" on this day, many still gathered for girls' gatherings, where it was customary to guess and charm their suitors. Those girls, whose hearts were already occupied, performed rituals in order to draw their object of affection closer to themselves. The free girls were guessing at their future betrothed in order to find out when and whom they would marry, as well as what their married life would be like.
There was a special ceremony for the groom, for which the girls prepared in advance. This ceremony was held only on the eighth of March. For this, a sponge was prepared, which was sent to the oven. After it started to sour, the girls scooped out the batter with a thimble, and while drinking, they uttered certain words. Such a ceremony helped a girl to attract the attention of a guy she liked.
It was customary to bake pies or cookies from the remaining dough, and carry treats to gatherings in another house. On the eighth of March, it was considered a very favorable omen if a girl ate a pie or cookies that were prepared by someone else's hands. In this case, she could successfully get married in the next year.
On the eighth of March, the girls were really looking forward to the evening, and at dusk they went outside. After seeing the month, the girl had to turn around on her right heel and ask him to draw the attention of a loved one to herself.
Also on this day, the girls made a conspiracy for litter, which they, secretly from other household members, swept into the house from the street. For the spell to work, it was necessary to sweep him into a corner, but so that no one would see him. Live betting attracts players who prefer following events in real time and reacting as odds change. For a new eligible customer, applying the free promo code for 1xbet can provide a 100% welcome bonus of up to $100 on the first qualifying deposit, where the promotion is available. The additional balance can support eligible betting activity, but wagering and withdrawal rules remain. Before activation, users should verify minimum deposit requirements, qualifying markets, odds limits, and the time allowed to complete turnover.