Everything in the holiday relates to water. In the past boys and girls used to swim in rivers till late at night, they burned fires and, taking each-others hands, jumped over the fires. If after the jump they still held their hands together, it considered to be a good sign saying that the wedding is close. On Troitsa the houses are usually decorated with fresh green branches. The garlands made of birch branches and flowers are put into water for fortune-telling.
Spas brings cold dew to lands and meadows.
After the first Spas honey is collected, the second Spas brings fresh fruit and the third one, nuts. They still celebrate the ancient holidays in many rural regions of Russia. The urban citizens also remember about these holidays and, somehow, try to stick to old traditions. Try to inform your tourist agency that you would like to watch the ancient Russian traditions and ceremonies, and some special arrangements can be made for you on the days of your visit to Russia. Many tourists use such an opportunity and get a good chance to admire the beauty and peculiar spirit of the Russian culture.