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The symbolism of wreath-making.
Wreaths, especially made from herbs and flowers, have magical significance. It is believed that herbs gathered during Joninės have healing powers, and wreaths protect against negative energy. Young girls carry wreaths to the water or float them on rivers, expressing wishes, love,
and fate.
Connection with nature.
Joninės is a nature festival, so dancing, singing, and wreath-making are ways to honor nature, its beauty, and vitality. These activities help people feel the rhythms of nature and connect with ancient natural cycles.
In summary, dancing, singing, and making wreaths by the bonfire during Joninės are not only joyful activities but also rituals rich in symbolic meaning that unite people, strengthen traditions, and celebrate the
wonders of nature.
Travels do teach us that ancient religions were almost the same, principles wise, all over the world. Community, interwoven energies & forms of life, and immanence, were celebrated the same way here, in El Salvador and Guatemala, by Mayas.