Тимофеев день
4 февраля в России известен как Тимофеев День. Он принял мученическую смерть от рук язычников и был причислен к святым. Тимофеев день связан с понятием "Тимофеевские Морозы". Это значит, что надеяться об окончании зимы еще рано. Во времена Древней Руси люди считали, что именно с этого дня начинаются самые жестокие морозы и метели.
February 4 in Russia is known as Timofeev Day. He was martyred at the hands of Gentiles and was added to the saints. Timofeev Day is connected with the concept "Timofeev Frosts". It means that it`s still early to hope for the end of winter. At the time of Ancient Russia people considered that exactly from this day the most bitter cold and blizzards begin.
February 4 in Russia is known as Timofeev Day. He was martyred at the hands of Gentiles and was added to the saints. Timofeev Day is connected with the concept "Timofeev Frosts". It means that it`s still early to hope for the end of winter. At the time of Ancient Russia people considered that exactly from this day the most bitter cold and blizzards begin.
надеяться
[nadeyat`sya]
- to hope
февраль
[fivràl']
- February
древний
[drevnij]
- ancient
смерть
[smert`]
- death