IVAN  KUPALA  HOLIDAY

IVAN  KUPALA  HOLIDAY is an ethnic holiday of Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian and other peoples. It marked summer solstice. The Sun  was  believed  to  die  gradually  after  it.

According to research, people from Russian villages on the territory of Bashkortostan used to search for a fern flower at night before I.K. h. It was believed that the flower could charm a person or help to find a treasure. People used to collect medicinal plants as they were believed to have great power this night. People also used to play games, perform round dances, light bonfires and tell fortunes from wreaths.

I.K. h. is held annually in Arkhangelskiy District, RB.

F.G. Galieva