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IF YOU DOZED OFF ON ST. GEORGE'S DAY, DO THE SAME ON ST. MARK'S DAY! Ethnologist reveals: These customs must be observed!
After a large number of Serbs celebrated their saint, St. George, many believers will celebrate St. Mark's Day tomorrow. Many customs and folk beliefs are associated with this saint, and many of them are still practiced today. Like St. George's Day, it is closely related to the spring cycle of customs and everything related to the awakening of nature.
TL;DR
- St. Mark's Day customs are closely linked to the spring cycle and the awakening of nature, similar to St. George's Day.
- It is believed that starting some work on this day ensures a fruitful year.
- Waking up early is recommended for diligence throughout the year.
- A specific custom suggests napping on St. Mark's Day if one napped on St. George's Day, to balance out the year.
- Working heavy physical labor in the fields is discouraged, as it is believed the saint may punish offenders with bad weather.
- St. Mark's Day and St. George's Day are symbolically linked, with St. Mark's Day often falling on the third day of St. George's Day celebrations.