The longest day in 2025. The beginning of summer is fast approaching
In Poland, it is traditionally connected with the celebration of the Kupała Night, i.e. an ancient festival of fire, water, love and fertility. When exactly does the solstice fall and how long will the day last? What is worth knowing about Kupała 2025 Night? We explain.
The longest day in 2025. When does the summer solstice fall?
In 2025, the longest day will fall on Saturday, June 21. This is where it will happen summer solsticei.e. the moment when the earth’s rotation axis is the most inclined towards the sun. This phenomenon means astronomical The beginning of summer in the northern hemisphere.
The day will last until 16 hours and 47 minutes – The sun will rush about an hour 4.14and it will only take place after 21.01 (for central Poland). It’s almost 9 hours more daylight than during the December winter solstice! Although June 21 means the culmination of the length of the day, it is worth remembering that the days for several more weeks will be relatively long and clear.
Kupała Night 2025. What is this holiday?
She is closely related to the summer solstice Kupala’s nightalso known as bonfire. It’s Old Slavic holiday falling at night with 21 to 22 Junecelebrated for centuries in the rhythm of nature and sunny cycles. Kupała Night is a celebration of the fullness of life, love, fertility, fire and water – two elements that connect in rituals and games on this magical night.
In the folk tradition, this holiday is associated with numerous rituals: lighting bonfires, jumping through flames, releasing wreaths on water and searching for a legendary fern flower. According to beliefs, who will find this mythical flower, he will gain happiness and wisdom. In the past it was also an opportunity to match young people and make symbolic relationships.
Tonight Kupała returns to favor as interesting cultural event and tourist. They are organized in many places in Poland Festivals, concerts and shows inspired by old rites. This is a great opportunity to break away from everyday life and immerse into the atmosphere of the mystical, June night.
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