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San Miguel and Gabriel. In the popular calendar, the council of Saints Michael and Gabriel is celebrated for three days, on November 8, 9 and 10. The first day is called the head of the Archangel, the second day the middle of the Archangel and the third day the tail of the Archangel.
San Miguel and Gabriel. It is known that Archangel Michael is the leader of the heavenly-angelic armies, and we know that Archangel Gabriel is the herald of the Virgin Mary who will give birth to the Savior of the world, the baby Jesus.
San Miguel and Gabriel. It is customary to give alms for the souls of the dead on the day of Saint Michael and Gabriel, or on the eve of the feast of Saint Michael and Gabriel, these offerings being popularly called “States of the Archangels”.
Saint Michael and Gabriel. At the same time, an old custom says that on the feast of Saints Michael and Gabriel, candles are lit both for living people and for those who perished without a candle or disappeared in extreme circumstances.
Saint Michael and Gabriel. Otherwise, on the day of the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel, the great commemoration was held for all the dead in the family.
Saint Michael and Gabriel. In some areas of Transylvania, sheep cakes are baked by Saints Michael and Gabriel, the sheep being the name of the rams separated from the sheep. On this day the sheep are again together with the sheep, and the wheat or corn cake, ready to be baked and browned, is thrown among the sheep.
Saint Michael and Gabriel. Superstition says that if this cake falls face up, the sheep will do well when they give birth, but if they fall face down, it is said that they will do badly.
Saint Michael and Gabriel. The Day of the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel is celebrated because they take the souls of people when they die.
Saint Michael and Gabriel. It is said that the one who works on this day, for the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel, will suffer at the hour of death until the soul comes out.
Saint Michael and Gabriel. November 8 is also the “Summer of the Archangels”, which lasts for one day. In addition, between the Archangels and Christmas there must be between two and four calm and warm days that are popularly called “Winter Summer”.
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