The day was dedicated to the bunting bird, which looked a little like a sparrow, but with a distinctive yellow breast and neck. In severe cold weather, the bird flew to warm regions, and with the arrival of spring returned to its former habitats. It was believed that Yarilo himself, the god of warmth and fertility, sent oatmeal to notify residents of the arrival of real spring. Weather signs for this day: Clear stars and a month meant the return of cold weather, a small number of stars and a dim moon promised snowy weather.