This superstition holds that if the sun sets obscured by a dense bank of clouds, particularly along the western horizon, wind will arise from the west soon after. Traditionally observed by farmers, sailors, and fishermen, it was used as an informal weather forecast. Variations exist in different regions, but most associate a veiled sunset with a forthcoming shift in wind patterns. Practitioners would use this cue to decide whether to secure livestock, delay travel, or alter sailing routes. The cloud bank itself—being stationary and dark—symbolizes atmospheric pressure changes, reinforcing the belief that unfavorable or changing weather, especially wind, is imminent.
A baby’s future career or fate is predicted by the first object they select during a ceremonial setup.
In several Asian and Eastern European cultures, a traditional ceremony is held for babies usually around their first birthday. Known
