The Book of Malachi, who lived in the 5th century BC, consists of four chapters and is the final book in both the Jewish canon and the Christian Old Testament.
What to avoid on January 3:
Borrowing or lending money: this is considered unfavorable.
It is believed that boasting on this day can lead to losses.
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended.
On this day, our ancestors observed various weather signs:
Fluffy white clouds in the sky: a sign of approaching snowstorms.
Early morning light: indicates that snowfall will follow soon.
Rabbits approaching homes: a sign that severe frosts are on the way.
Fluffy hoarfrost on trees: indicates clear weather in the coming days.
In rural areas, livestock, especially cows, were fed oatmeal or wheat porridge with milk, after which special prayers were recited to protect them from evil spirits believed to affect their productivity.
Weather forecast for January 3:
Kiev: clear morning, then cloudy with no precipitation. The temperature will be +5°C during the day and 0°C at night.
Lviv: cloudy, no precipitation expected. Daytime temperature will be +1°C, nighttime -1°C.
Kharkiv: cloudy, no precipitation expected. The temperature will be +5°C during the day and -1°C at night.
Odessa: cloudy, no precipitation expected. Daytime temperature will be +7°C, nighttime +3°C.