Traditionally, on July 11, according to the folk calendar, the Nettle Fast holiday is celebrated.
This holiday is most famous for the fact that on this day, according to popular belief, one should get out of bed as quickly as possible. It was highly discouraged to lie around.
It was believed that water rising in rivers promised bad weather.
If the cuckoo in the forest is silent and does not call, winter will come very early.
Are the sparrows fighting among themselves? Drought and stifling weather are coming.
Also on July 11, the following people traditionally celebrate their name days: Ivan, Joseph, Herman, Grigory, Vasily, Xenophon, Pavel, Sergey.
It is believed that people with the above names are distinguished from others by the fact that they are usually exemplary spouses.
These people are very good with children and make great fathers.
In addition, such individuals are able to create an atmosphere of calm and tranquility. They will never envy someone else's happiness.
Weather signs
In the forest, the wind is rustling in the treetops - it will rain.
Birds refuse to sing - cold weather and bad weather will come.
The water in the wells has risen – heavy rains should be expected.
Foam trails are visible on the surface of the lakes – it will be cloudy all day.
If the weather is good and a rainbow appears in the sky, the bad weather will last until autumn.
