Today entails honoring traditional cabbage recipes for May 17th.
May 17: National Holidays and Weather Omens
Let's chat about what's special about May 17! It's a significant day for two main reasons.
First off, it's celebrated as Norway's Constitution Day. This joyous occasion commemorates the signing of Norway's Constitution at Eidsvoll in 1814, a moment that signaled the nation's step towards independence after centuries ruled by Denmark and Sweden (1, 2, 3). To honor this historical milestone, folks don traditional clothing called bunads, wave flags, take part in children's parades, and gather for festivities that emphasize freedom, resilience, and community spirit (1, 2).
Now, if we delve into theSlavic folk context, May 17 marks the Day of Pelagia the Intercessor, the Crow's Intercessor, a patron saint for young girls. This day celebrates Pelagia of Tarsus, who bravely endured tortures and death for standing firm against the emperor by choosing her fiancé, whom she claimed was Christ himself (1).
Intriguing weather omens accompany these celebrations! For instance, if the sun starts the day with a brilliant glow, it's a promising hint at a sun-kissed summer. But, watch out if the morning sky remains cloudy—that might foreshadow unpredictable weather later on. Peculiar movements of sparrows could signal turbulent winds ahead (1). Sadly, there seems to be no widely recognized connection between May 17 and these omens in the context of Norway's Constitution Day (1).
However, it's worth mentioning that if it rains on this fateful day, it predicts a plentiful harvest. And try not to miss the white, winged cranes creating nests high up—that could hint at rough summer weather you might want to be ready for (1).
Lastly, a fun quirk of this day is that it's considered unlucky to refuse help to those in need or engage in arguments and fistfights. In fact, it's also not ideal to prepare chicken dishes or slaughter chickens and roosters on this day, as it may impact their breeding patterns negatively (1).
Sources:
- Astromeridian.ru
- Norway.com
- TravelNorway.com
Stay curious, and make the most of every glorious May 17! 🎉🇳🇴🌟️🥳️🌻️🌞️🎈️🌈️🌟️🦃️🐓️🐣️🎋️🌱️🐦️🌧️🍜️💘️🕊️🕊️🕊️🥳️💘️🌟️🍜️🐦️🌧️🌱️🎋️🐓️🐣️🌻️🌞️🎈️🌈️🎉️!
On this special day, May 17, one could enhance their home-and-garden lifestyle by preparing for Norway's Constitution Day celebrations, incorporating traditional clothing and festivities that stress freedom and community spirit. Meanwhile, the lifestyle choices during this day might also indirectly influence the upcoming summer weather, according to Slavic weather omens, such as avoiding arguments or chicken dishes to ensure a plentiful harvest and favorable weather conditions.
