According to the folk calendar - Household Day (Christmas meat eater)

On January 10 (December 28, old style), according to the folk calendar, Household Day is celebrated, also called Christmas Meat Eater The day takes its name from the opportunity to eat meat dishes, because until Christmas Eve (the holy evening before Christmas) people kept a strict fast The period of eating meat began three days after Christmas and lasted until Maslenitsa By this time, livestock and poultry were being slaughtered, sausages, lard, jelly and other dishes were being prepared Pork was considered an obligatory dish On Friday and Wednesday they avoided eating meat and fasted Matchmaking couples were looking forward to the Christmas Meat-Eater, since during its period it was possible to have a wedding and set a large hearty table Boys in Rus' were allowed to get married at the age of 15, girls to get married at 12, therefore, having found a match for their child, the boy’s parents sent matchmakers to the girl’s parents Within a few weeks of the Meat Eater, all interested couples had time to celebrate their wedding and have fun Households' day is named for family gatherings Parents and children did all the housework together: cleaning, lighting the stove, preparing food Afterwards they gathered at a common table, had a meal, talked, and remembered their ancestors It was forbidden to swear and argue on Household Day To avoid family scandals, a ritual was carried out: the youngest member of the family salted the prepared food and read out the spells On Domochadtsev day, folk festivities, games, carols, fairs, and maiden fortune-telling continued On the eve of Household Day, stakes were driven into the highest mountain in the village And in the morning, people took turns coming up to them and tying a long piece of paper, making a wish People learned the weather by observing signs If everything around was covered with frost or it was snowing, a summer with frequent rains was expected Large flakes of snow meant a thaw Warmth was also predicted by sparrows chirping near the house If the dog lies down on the snow and does not hide in the kennel, it means that a blizzard is approaching