Festival Time: June 10th and Nikita the Gousy – Midsummer's Day
Nikita Gusytnik's Guide on Permissible and Prohibited Actions, Identifying Indicators
On the 10th of June, get ready to fill your homes with aromatic "gousy" pies - delicacies crafted with eggs and green onions! This is none other than the joyous Nikita the Gousy, affectionately known as Midsummer's Day.
For a prosperous family, let your pregnant wives take a leisurely stroll in the fields, mirroring the growth of the field crops to foster the same strength in your little ones. A clean home is another must-do to ward off any lingering evil spirits.
Steer Clear of Misfortune
To avoid trouble on your June 10th celebration, take heed of some ground rules. Keep your windows, vents, and doors shut tight at noon, for opening them widely may invite evil spirits lurking quietly into your humble abode. Be mindful as well not to invite unwanted guests, as their visit could whisk away your family's good fortune and prosperity. If guests do drop by, it's important to sweep the threshold once they've taken their leave.
Sparing the words sharp with children and elders can avert misfortune striking your dear family. Resist selling goslings on this day, for it is said that you may lose the entire young stock following such a deed. Ponder twice before pushing through with new ventures or embarking on lengthy journeys, lest money slips through your fingers.
Divine Predictions
As Midsummer's Day unfolds, look out for divine signs. A serene day suggests an abundant harvest, a scorching June 10th means a frosty December, copious rain drops hint at prolonged dismal weather, sunbathing lizards foretell gusty winds, preening geese predict endless rain, swarming ants promise fair skies ahead.
Orthodox Tributes to St. Nikita the Confessor
June 10th is etched in the minds of Orthodox believers as a holy day, as they remember St. Nikita the Confessor, a grand figure who lived during the late 8th and early 9th centuries in Byzantium. On this day, they usually gather for church services, pray, and observe fasting rituals. The day has an air of family and community celebration, edifying a coming together to honor the saint.
To ensure a prosperous home and family, consider a peaceful walk in the fields by pregnant wives, mirroring the growth of crops, and maintaining a clean home to keep away any lingering evil spirits. For the Nikita the Gousy Festival, bake "gousy" pies as a delightful tradition and be mindful of the various guidelines to avoid misfortune, such as keeping doors and windows shut at noon.
