Traditionally in Hungary May 1 is the official start of summer and it lasts until August 20 that is Saint Stephen Day. Here in this country the unofficial start of the summer season is Memorial Day and it lasts until Labor Day. Both work out to about sixteen weeks.
The interesting thing is that right now on May 3 it is chilly outside and absolutely not summery. So it is a good thing that here the summer season does not begin until the end of this month. Even then, good weather is not guaranteed.
On the other end of the season there were many years when good summery weather lasted far past Labor Day, into October.I remember we used to go out to the beach many times in early october.
Now, wasn't this fascinating?
One more thing. Why August 20 in Hungary. Saint Stephen was the first christian king of Hungary 1,000 years ago and he christianized the country and August 20 is his name day. You see, I do know my history! All that studying was not in vain.
According to a serious historin, Komorocy, Arpad was orignally, jewis. Bet you didnt know.
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