Congratulations on Midsummer's Day, on Ivan Kupala's Day!

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Probably the main tradition timed to coincide with Midsummer's night is the kindling of bonfires. For a long time, people believed that fire could protect them from evil forces. It was always believed in the old days that fire is the most powerful cleansing element: everything that is dirty and obsolete burns out in it without a trace, but the fire itself always remains clean.

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Happy Ivan Kupala Day! Let your dreams come true! Postcard, GIF, picture for you!

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Picture, postcard for the day of Ivan Kupala! Happy Ivanov day!

Ivan Kupala has been a pagan holiday since ancient times. Our Slavic ancestors, even before the baptism of Russia, on the day of the summer solstice, it was customary to perform rituals of purification and ablution. It was believed that if you swim on this day in a river or lake, you can get rid of diseases.

Some believe that the name "Kupala" is associated with ancient rituals. Others claim that the holiday received such a name, as it was dedicated to a certain Kupala - "the god of wild flowers and fruits."

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Happy Ivan Kupala Day! Until 1770, Ivanov's day (night) was an official holiday in Russia. Its abolition did not become a reason for the people to forget about it - on the contrary, Midsummer's night remained a favorite holiday for the people.

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Postcard-gif, gif for Ivan Kupala's day.
In the old days it was believed that on Midsummer's night (Midsummer's day, Ivan Kupala's day) you can't go to bed until sunrise! On this night, it was believed, one could hear the singing of magical elves, and receive protection from higher for the whole year!