According to the folk calendar - Gregory the Winter Indicator
Celebrated on 30 NovemberOn November 30, Orthodox Christians celebrate the day of remembrance of Gregory the Wonderworker.
Among the people, the holiday is better known under the names Gregory of the Winter Pointer, Predezimye and Siver, which he received as the day that ends autumn and opens the gates to winter. It was believed that by the weather on this holiday one could judge what the coming winter would be like. Severe cold foreshadowed bitter frosts. Cloudy weather indicated a lack of sun in the next three months.
Other holidays on 30 November
- International Computer Security Day
- International holidays - World Pets Day
- International Skirt Day
- World Elephant Day "Elephant"
- International Sex Day
- Holiday negligee
- Perpetual Youth Day
- Khomus Day in Yakutia
- Liquidator Day in Russia (Sarcophagus Day)
- Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare
- St. Andrew's Day among Western Christians (Catholics)
- International Cities for Life Day
- Memorial Day of St. Nikon of Radonezh
- Memorial Day of St. Gregory the Wonderworker
- Memorial Day of St. Lazarus of Constantinople
- Feast of the Icon of the Mother of God “Unction”