Traditionally, August 3, according to the folk calendar, is celebrated as the Day of Onuphrius the Silent.
This holiday is best known for the fact that it is on this day, according to beliefs, that one should pay attention to the behavior of birds.
In particular, it was believed that screaming magpies foretell a warm winter.
If the birds are calm, cold weather may soon arrive.
Birds hardly ever emerge from their nests? Heavy rains will fall.
Also on August 3, the following people traditionally celebrate their name days: Georgy, Evgeny, Ivan, Peter, Semyon, Fyodor, Anna.
It is believed that people with the above names are quite strong-willed and strong-willed individuals.
These individuals have willpower and spirit - they can handle things that others cannot.
Such people are able to become a solid support in what concerns family life. Despite their external severity, they are quite peace-loving.
Weather signs
The night is cool - the winter will be very harsh.
Magpies sing incessantly - cold weather will come soon.
A thunderstorm is raging - autumn will be damp and cloudy.
There are a lot of acorns on the oak tree – the harvest will be very rich.
There are a lot of cobwebs on the trees in the forest - autumn will be delayed.
