This large, sweet berry quenches thirst well, has a balanced taste and low calorie content. The last month of summer is the time to harvest melons, so it is not surprising that Watermelon Day is celebrated on August 3. The largest events take place in Astrakhan, Kamyshin, located in the Volgograd region, and Sol-Iletsk, 73 km from Orenburg.

This tradition exists in the culture of many peoples of the world. The mirror, which is the working tool of magicians, smiles and winks, it is kissed before a wedding or birthday. It is believed that it is able to accumulate positive energy and give it back.

So the holiday is named in honor of the church saint - Onuphrius the Silent, whose memory is revered by Orthodox believers on this day. Among the people on Onuphrius's day, the peasants tried to be silent, like the saint himself. It was forbidden to conduct any conversations, jokes or even interpret matters on this date. The main task of this day was considered to be checking household warehouses: barns and cellars.

Orthodox holidays on August 3:

Memorial Day of the Venerable Simeon of Palestine, Christ for the Fool's sake, and his companion John

Memorial Day of Saints Onuphrius the Silent and Onesimus the Recluse, Pechersk

Memorial Day of the Holy Prophet Ezekiel