Women should avoid: things to steer clear of on St. Vasyl's Day.

Until September 1, 2023, Ukraine celebrated the Feast of St. Basil the Great on January 14 according to the old Julian calendar. However, after the transition to the New Julian calendar, the date of the celebration changed, and it is now observed on January 1. What is prohibited on this day, according to TSN.

The Feast of St. Basil the Great is rich in folk traditions, particularly those related to the practice of sowing.

One of the main prohibitions was that women and girls were not allowed to participate in the sowing; this task was exclusively male. Typically, boys or young men would perform the sowing, going from house to house to wish the hosts happiness, health, and prosperity.

Another important tradition was that a girl should not be the first to be invited into the house for this celebration, as it was believed that the first visitor should be a man – this would bring luck and well-being.

Additionally, there is a prohibition on counting small coins on St. Basil's Day, as it is believed that this could lead to poverty and misfortune in the coming year.