On the night of July 6-7, Ukraine celebrates the holiday of Ivan Kupala. This night was considered the most magical of the year, our ancestors organized festivities, on which it was customary to burn fires that were supposed to scare away evil spirits.

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history of the holiday.

The holiday has pagan roots. It was originally celebrated on the Summer Solstice and was dedicated to the sun.. But with the advent of Christianity, the celebration was postponed. It was combined with the celebration of the Nativity of John the Baptist, July 7.

What not to do on Ivan Kupala.

It is believed that evil spirits wake up on the night of the holiday: mermaids, mermen and witches.. Therefore, at this time it was impossible to sleep, so that the evil spirits would not get into the house..

It is also impossible to swim in reservoirs, it is believed that mermaids can drag to the bottom.

On this day, you can not lend, so you can give your own well-being.

If you managed to find money, you couldn’t take it, so you can attract misfortune, which the former owner of the money got rid of.