According to the folk calendar - Karp Karpolov

According to the folk calendar, Karp Karpolov is celebrated on June 8 (May 26, old style). Carp the holiday is named after the apostle of the 70 - Saint Carp, whose memory is honored by the Orthodox Church on this day. The story of Saint Carp took place in the 1st century. He was a disciple of the Apostle Paul, and later spread the Christian faith among Gentiles. For his kindness, mercy and perseverance, Karp was elevated to the rank of bishop in Beria of Thracia. Karp ended his life at a ripe old age; other sources state that the saint was killed by the Jews for preaching about Christ. Among the people, the name of Saint Carp was similar to the name of the fish - carp. There was a tradition on this day to go to the pond and fish, believing that the saint would help catch a lot of fish. The carp itself was considered a particularly valuable catch, as it brought good luck to the fisherman. That’s why the day was nicknamed Karpolov. If a thing or kitchen utensil with an unpleasant odor appeared on the farm, it was taken outside under a rosehip bush. They believed that its aroma could get rid of bad odors. The residents themselves also inhaled the aroma of blooming rose hips, believing that it would improve health and cure diseases. On this day, the peasants called a stove maker into their house - a master who knew how to repair stoves. He checked them, repaired them if necessary. The comfort in the home depended on the quality of its work, since poorly repaired stoves could let smoke into the room. After checking, the stove maker was thanked, and the housewives treated him to a freshly baked loaf. A piece of loaf was thrown into the corner of the oven for the brownie - the domestic spirit of order and economy, so that he would not be angry for the disturbed peace. If insects became more annoying on Carp Day, then residents expected rainy weather. Loudly croaking frogs also heralded rain. The damp air outside promised inclement weather. Observing the abundance of sorrel on a given day, we were preparing for a warm summer.