Ivan Kupala is a Ukrainian holiday celebrated on July 7th that involves unity with nature. On this day, girls make wreaths and throw them into water or fire, believing that if a boy retrieves one, she must kiss him. Young couples also search forests for fern flowers thought to have magical healing properties. People celebrate by having bonfires, singing, dancing, and jumping over the fires which is believed to predict harvests and relationships. The midsummer night is when supernatural beings are said to be active, so activities like swimming are done for protection and healing.