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The Midsummer's Day holiday in 2026 is celebrated on June 24 (Wednesday). On the same date, the Eastern Orthodox Church also celebrates the Nativity of St. John the Baptist (Forerunner).Main customs and beliefsHerb picking: It is believed that on the night before the holiday, herbs acquire the greatest healing power. They should be picked early in the morning before sunrise, while there is still dew.Midsummer's Day wreath: Traditionally, a large wreath of 77 and a half herbs is woven - for all known diseases and one nameless one. People pass through it for health throughout the year.The playing sun: According to folk belief, on this day the sun "flickers" and "plays" at sunrise. Whoever sees it will be healthy throughout the year.painting inspired by Josephine Wall Froud Boticelli karol Bak, Ann Dittmann, Harrison Fisher
A serene oil painting depicts a biblical scene with a man resembling Jesus and a woman, both with long hair adorned with floral wreaths, sitting on a grassy bank beside a tranquil river. The man, dressed in a white robe, is reaching into a wicker basket filled with loaves of bread, while the woman, also in a white robe, extends her hands towards the basket. They are surrounded by an abundance of white and yellow wild flowers and green foliage. In the background, a small calf with dark and white fur is grazing among lush green trees. The scene is bathed in a warm, ethereal glow from a large, bright full sun low in the sky on the right, casting a golden light that filters through the leaves of the tall trees and reflects on the water's surface. The sky transitions from a soft yellow-orange near the sun to a pale blue with wispy clouds further away. The overall atmosphere is peaceful and heavenly, with a soft, dreamlike quality.
