Ivan Kupala Day

Ivan Kupala Day is celebrated all over Russia and takes place usually on 7th July. It is held to celebrate the holiday of St John the Baptist (Ivan Kupala) and it is still very popular today with young Russians. 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 enough, boys and girls often swim happily in rivers and lakes until late at night. Girls like to float candles and delicate flowers in the hope that it will bring them happy marriages.

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 herbs can be found in the forests. In villages all over the country, people look forward to Ivan Kupala Day enthusiastically. It is an ancient celebration which continues to be fun for all family members whatever their ages.

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Name of celebration: Pow-Wow celebration

Where it takes place: takes place in New Mexico, the USA.

What is it: Pow-Wow celebration, Indian way of life.

How people celebrate it: sing and dance and represent their tribes and win prizes.

Food and music: food stalls; enchiladas, bannock or tostados; listen to the musical rhythms of Native American culture.

How people feel about it: magnificent celebration; one of the most colorful, entertaining events in the USA.