Explaining folklore with aesthetic visuals from @ffern.co
The creator explains the historical folklore of St. Swithin's Day, narrating the tradition that the weather on July 15th predicts the weather for the next 40 days. She recites a traditional rhyme, explains its meaning for both sunny and rainy weather, and tells the origin story of Saint Swithin, whose spirit allegedly caused a rainstorm when his body was moved. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to check the weather the next day to see the prediction for the summer.
Creator: @ffern.co on TikTok
Transcript
Better check the weather because tomorrow is Best. Swithin's day. According to ancient Saxon folklore, July 15 is St. Swithin's day and will predict the weather for the rest of the summer. Since day if thou worst rain for forty days it will remain. Since day if thou dost fair for forty days will rain nay mare. This old saying tells us that if we have sunshine on July 15, the weather will be fair for the next forty days. But if we have rain, it will be wet and stormy for the rest of the summer. S
Topics: History, Nature & Wildlife
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