Seven Sleepers' DayorSiebenschläfertag(Germany)
A traditional German observance marking a weather lore prediction bound to the legend of the Seven Sleepers.
In Germany, Seven Sleepers' Day, celebrated on June 27, links folklore to meteorology through the legend of the Seven Sleepers of Ephesus. According to tradition, weather conditions on this day predict the pattern for the next seven weeks. Farmers and gardeners have historically watched the skies, believing that a sunny Seven Sleepers' Day forecasts good weather ahead. The name also references the Christian legend of seven youths who slept in a cave for centuries. While its scientific basis is debated, the day remains a charming cultural custom. Local communities may reference the lore with festivals, weather-related sayings, and family gatherings.
Seven Sleepers' Day