Ivan day

Name day today celebrating John Yoana Ivan , Ivanka , Ivalina , Ivalo, Ivaneta , vanilla, Ivelina , Vanya , Vanya , Kaloyan, Yovko , Yovka Ivaylo , Ivo , Ivona , Jean , Zhana , Jana .
According to popular belief St. John is the patron of kumstvoto and pobratimstvoto . The ritual bathing for health Yordanov day goes on and on St. John . In some areas of the country it is even more typical of this holiday . Throughout the ceremony is for the bride and groom , the action is performed by the best man or husband's brother . Therefore, the washing could be seen as an element of bridal customs, which closes the wide range of wedding rituals. This day single girls bathe , bathe and young men and same names . In southwestern Bulgaria bathe brides and little girls aged 1 year. The ritual bathing and includes swapping of gifts and visits and festive table. MPs for St. John as the patron of kumstvoto and pobratimstvoto sets visit in sponsors . Kumtsite wear bun , meat, wine. Make a common table .
St. John of the expiry of the period during which New Year walking masked bands . In some areas of the country carol king solemnly lead the fountain and bathe . Then he suits banquet attended and disguised as a bear bride and Arabs men. Finally all come out of the festive dance , which ends with the full cycle of the custom .