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Larks' Day in Latvia

Larks' Day in Latvia is held on March 17. This event in the second decade of the month March is annual. Help us Help us 
17 March - Larks' Day in Latvia
In ancient Latvia, Kustonu Diena was held on March 17, followed the next day by Bindus Diena (Feast day of St. Benedict). It was associated with insects. To ward against insects, nothing could be planted on this day. The flour-mill was rotated nine times in the morning, when sparrows were driven from the homes, to ward against them for the summer. Spinning linen was forbidden for attracting wolves. Embroidering and sewing forbidden, or else worms will infect crops and moles will dig holes, respectively.
There are various beliefs about this day, but the main one is that you should not bring anything home from the forest to keep snakes away. Who knows whether these beliefs are true today?

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