St. George's Day (April 23rd)
On
this day honoring St. George, the guardian of animals, the livestock was
herded out into the fields for the first time. The animals were smoked
with burning plants which were believed to have protective properties.
Shepherds and livestock were sprinkled with water to protect them from
illnesses, evil spirits and village sorceresses (Special
Bonus Sorceress)...
Rituals centering around eggs were performed to increase the productivity
of livestock. It was forbidden to abuse animals on this day. Farmers tried
not to work their livestock and to feed it better fodder on St. George's
Day.