On July 12, Christians of the Eastern Rite celebrate the Day of Peter and Paul, which is dedicated to the two apostles. On this day, Peter's Lent traditionally ends, which began a week after the feast of the Trinity..

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What to do on Peter and Paul.

On this day, it is customary to go to church, pray to the apostles and light candles..

On holiday, the whole family gathered at the festive table.. On this day, it was possible to lay a rich table, since the fast was already ending..

There was also a custom to “watch the sun”: the whole village gathered together, went to the highest place and looked out into the sky to catch the dawn. Guys and girls burned fires, cooked porridge and had fun.

One of the fun was " A young man was chosen as the " Participants of the festivities decorated two wheels, on which the “bride and groom” were seated, and then they performed “marriage ceremonies”.

The holiday also opened a series of real weddings.. It was believed that those who get married between July 12 and August 5 will live a long and happy life together..

A folk saying says "

From this date the season for fishermen opens. Those who are counting on a rich catch should pray to the saints.