Saint Matthew’s Day.
If it freezes on Saint Matthew’s day, it will freeze for a month together.
Matthew’s day (February 25th) breaks the ice; if he finds none, then he’ll have some.
Saint Martin’s Day.
Saint Martin’s day (11th of November) if the wind is in the southwest at Martinmas, it keeps there till after Candlemas. (Scotch.)
Saint Paul’s Day.
If Saint Paul’s day is fair and clear,
It does betide a happy year.
If Saint Paul’s be fair and clear,
It promises a happy year;