Summer Slavic traditions: when to search for the blooming fern and divine your betrothed
Summer Slavic Traditions: When to Seek the Blooming Fern and Divine Your Betrothed
Summer is a time when even the grass whispers and water remembers cherished wishes. In Slavic tradition, there are festivals that preserve ancient rituals: how to find treasure with the help of a fern, charm fate with a wreath, and receive a blessing for the harvest.
Ivan Kupala
The Slavic holiday of the summer solstice, once celebrated on June 21, was moved to July 7 in the Orthodox calendar, according to vecherka-spb.ru. According to beliefs, on this day you can find the blooming fern, which will help you gain wealth, as well as wash your face with dew for beauty, and jump over a bonfire with your beloved for a strong relationship.
By tradition, a wreath made of dandelions, forget-me-nots, daisies, and mint is set afloat at dawn. The direction it floats is where your betrothed will come from. If you have nowhere to make a bonfire, you can light candles instead.
Ilyin Day
The Day of the Prophet Elijah, who people believe is the lord of thunder and lightning, is celebrated on August 2. On this day, peasants would ask for rain for the crops and protection from fires. They believed that those who honor Elijah would be spared from hail.
It is recommended not to go outside during a thunderstorm. This is because the Prophet Elijah is said to “cleanse” the earth from evil spirits. However, you can collect rainwater: folklore holds that it is charged by Elijah himself.
Apple Spas
August 19 is the holiday of first fruits and harvest blessing. On this day, there is a ritual of blessing apples, pears, and newly harvested honey. Tradition says you shouldn't eat apples before Spas—they won’t ripen properly.
The first apple on Spas, according to ancient customs, is eaten with a wish in mind. The apple peel is thrown over one’s shoulder: whichever letter it forms will be the first letter of the future spouse's name.
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Summer Slavic traditions: when to search for the blooming fern and divine your betrothed
Summer is the time when even the grass whispers and the water remembers cherished wishes. In Slavic tradition, there are holidays that preserve ancient rituals: how to find treasure with the help of a fern, enchant fate with a wreath, and receive a blessing for the harvest.