Russian traditional holiday "Ivan Kupala"

Ivan Kupala Day

Created by the student of the 9 th V class: Savkina Ekaterina

Ivan Kupala Day used to be celebrated all over Russia in old times. It takes place usually on 7th July. It is held to celebrate the holiday of St John the Baptist and it is still popular today with young Russians in some provinces.

Everything about the celebration relates to water. On the evening before called Tvorila night children have playful water fights and throw buckets of water all over each other

Some people consider Ivan Kupala day to be the first day of the swimming season and if the water is warm hope that it will bring them happy marriages , boys and girls happily in rivers and lakes until late at night . Girls like to float candies and delicate flowers in the.

In the past, young people used to burn fires and jump joyfully over them holding hands.

There is also a belief that on the eve of Ivan Kupala magical fern flowers can be found in the forests. In some villages, people look forward to Ivan Kupala Day enthusiastically. It is ancient celebration which continues to be fun for all family members whatever their ages.

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