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ABSTRACT Folk calendar is used all over the Turkey. Because of the differences in climate, folk calendar changes according to different types of region. On the other hand, the names in regions which have some climatic conditions, also depends on environs. Folk calendars are products of natural and cultural environments. Generally, social relations, religious ceremonies and also the death of a respected person can construct folk calendar. But natural events are the main factor in terms ofconstructing folk calendar, especially. One ofthe most interesting thing ofthe folk calendar which is used in our country, is that the memorable days and terms of folk calendar, which is used in cities located in the west of Turkey, occur earlier as 2 or 3 days in relation to the date ofthe memorable days and terms offolk calendar in cities which are located in the East of Turkey. Because, air masses go from west to East. For this reason, the memorable days and terms offolk calendar in Afyon which is located in the west of Turkey, occur earlier as 1 or 2 days in relation to east regions. Additionally, there is a clear symmetric form in folk calendar. This form is highly clear in the period of 6 months. Natural seasons and sub-natural seasons were determined in Afyonkarahisar and 10 natural seasons which are effective different period and different ratio, have been lived in Afyonkarahisar. Natural season and folk calendar are similar in base, but sub-natural seasons and folk calendar are different ill details ill Afyonkarahisar.

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