Why on the night of July 6-7 you can not sleep and other bans on Ivan Kupala

The holiday of Ivan Kupala in 2022 is celebrated on the night of July 6-7, as always. The whole day is shrouded in secrets and myths, and after dusk begins a special action. On this night it is customary to jump over a fire, weave wreaths, dance and pour water. A beautiful summer holiday. However, there are things that cannot be done on this day.



Today's edition. "Site" It tells about the traditions of the holiday of Ivan Kupala. We talk about signs, beliefs and prohibitions.

On the night of July 6-7, we celebrate one of the most mysterious and mysterious holidays in the summer cycle - Kupala Night, or Ivanov Day, although it is more often called Ivan Kupala. The holiday is dedicated to the summer solstice, but according to the old calendar style, it fell on June 20-21.

After the adoption of Christianity, people did not abandon this holiday, but on the contrary, timed it to the day of John the Baptist (according to the old style falls on June 24, and according to the new on July 7). According to the church calendar on July 7, all Orthodox Christians celebrate the Nativity of John the Baptist, who baptized Jesus Christ. Although the holiday fits into the Christian tradition, there are many rites from pagan times.



The main tradition of this night is jumping over the fire. Some beliefs are related to this. It is believed that the higher a person jumps, the happier and healthier will be the whole next year. People believed that jumping over a fire helps get rid of various ailments. For example, women in this way get rid of infertility.

If you failed, you could get into trouble. Our ancestors believed that if you catch a fire with your foot, then the family will have problems. To trip is to sickness. It was also considered a bad omen to jump over a fire with someone else while paired. They said it would lead to separation and quarrels.



Also on this day, water had a special value. On the night of Ivan Kupala, the water became healing and people could cleanse their bodies of negativity, fill themselves with beauty and health. At dawn on July 7, wash yourself with dew, and then youth and health will be with you for a very long time.

Another water-related ritual is to put wreaths on the water. The girls wove themselves wreaths of grass and flowers. The more herbs in the wreath, the better! Then they came to the water and watched. If the wreath quickly swims away from the shore, then the girl is waiting for a quick and happy marriage. A drowned wreath was considered a bad omen.



About the signs talked, now let’s find out what categorically can not be done on this day. First, you can not borrow and lend money. Especially after sunset. It is believed that on this evening the line between the worlds becomes thinner and all evil spirits are chosen for freedom. You can accidentally give up all your happiness and condemn your family to poverty. If you find money on this day, it is better not to raise it. It can be a temptation from the unclean. Together with them, you can bring trouble and grief to the house.



On the night of July 6-7, you can not enter the reservoirs. There's a good chance you won't come back, because mermaids or water will drag you under the water. Especially the children need to be watched. At least that is what our ancestors believed.



As you can see, the holiday of Ivan Kupala is mysterious and mysterious. Of course, these are just old beliefs. Whether you believe in them or not is up to you. We just told you about these ancient traditions. If you are alien to pagan traditions, you can visit the temple on this day and say a prayer to John the Baptist. Have a good holiday!