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St. Swithin's Day is on July 15th. It's based on an old legend that says if it rains on this day, it will rain for the next 40 days. If it's sunny, then it will stay dry for those 40 days. St. Swithin was a kind bishop from long ago in England, and he's remembered on this day. People watch the weather on St. Swithin's Day for fun, even though many know it's just a story. It's a way of celebrating history and weather together with a curious old belief.
How to celebrate St. Swithins Day?
On St. Swithin's Day, start by having fun outdoors with your friends and family because it's a special day to enjoy nature. Bring a picnic basket full of your favorite snacks and drinks, and find a nice place in the park or garden to eat together. Afterward, play fun games like tag, hide-and-seek, or frisbee. Draw happy pictures of umbrellas or raindrops with colorful crayons. You could also make a weather chart and predict if it will be rainy or sunny. Before the day ends, tell a funny story about rain or sunshine to make everyone laugh.
Where St. Swithins Day is celebrated?
- - United Kingdom
