|
Ivan Kupala Day - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (329 words) |
 | According to Vasmer, the name of this holiday combines the words "Ivan", the Slavic name of John (the Baptist), and "Kupala", a word derived from the Slavic word for bathing, as it was the first day of the year when the church sanctioned bathing and swimming in rivers and ponds. |
| There is an ancient belief that the Eve of Ivan Kupala is the only time of the year when the ferns are blooming. |
| Yanka Kupala — the pen-name of this Belarusian author references his birthday on July 7. |
Feeds |
Contact