According to the folk calendar - Exaltation

On the Feast of the Exaltation, it is customary to go to church and give children and grandchildren gold and silver crosses, which will become their amulets, even if worn inconsistently On this day you should not engage in commercial affairs In contrast, charity and good deeds are encouraged On the Day of the Exaltation, it was customary to draw crosses on the doors with chalk, soot, garlic, or make them from two boards fastened crosswise