On the night of July 6-7, Ivan Kupala is celebrated in Ukraine. This holiday has pagan roots, it was originally celebrated in June on the Summer Solstice.. But with the advent of Christianity, the celebration was postponed, coinciding with the Nativity of John the Baptist.

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What not to do on Ivan Kupala.

It was believed that on the night of the holiday you can’t sleep, because evil spirits can get into the house.. Our ancestors believed that witches, mermen, mermaids, and so on wake up at this time..

It is also impossible to lend, it is believed that this way you can give well-being.

If on this holiday it was possible to find money, they did not need to be taken.. It is believed that in this way you can bring troubles to your house, which the former owner of the money got rid of..

On the night of Ivan Kupala, you can’t swim in the reservoirs, it is believed that mermaids can be pulled under water.

Children, pregnant women and the elderly were also advised to stay away from the water.. It was believed that evil spirits could harm them.

Pets should not be beaten, especially cows that give milk.

Holiday signs.

If this night is starry, there will be a lot of mushrooms.

If there is a thunderstorm on Midsummer's Day, then few nuts will be born and most of them will be empty.

Strong dew - for the harvest of cucumbers.

If on this day the rain will cry, then in 5 days the sun will laugh.

Cicadas chirp - to a hot day.

Willow thickets rustle in the wind - to the downpour.

The aroma of wild flowers intensified - by the rain.

Who bathes in a pond on Ivan Kupala, he will get rid of all diseases.

Fern leaves twist down - to a warm and sunny day.

If the dream from July 6 to 7 comes true, then it will not be very soon. A dream seen on the afternoon of July 7 may come true in six months. If it doesn't, then you shouldn't wait for it to happen..