June 21-22
Kupaylo (Sontsekres). The longest day of the year. In this, the shortest of the year, the night looking fern flower. Rites
Kupala celebrations include: braiding Kupalo trees, jumping over the
sacred fire, vyplitannya wreaths for divination, healing herb gathering,
swimming in rivers, dating and marriage, meeting Kupalo Sun. Burning wheel bear above the river - summer turns to fall. It is believed that this is a happy marriage.
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