Maslenitsa The history of the Maslenitsa has its roots deep in antiquity. The history of the Maslenitsa has its roots deep in antiquity. It has always been the most fun and favorite Slavic holiday. It was believed that a person who spent Shrovetide badly and boringly would be unsuccessful throughout the year.. For a whole week it was impossible to think about business and household chores. Unrestrained gluttony and fun were seen as a guarantee of future well-being, prosperity and success. But the most important thing is pancakes! Pancake is a symbol of the sun. The same round and hot. They are served on the table with fervor. With butter, sour cream, caviar, mushrooms choose for every taste. Pancakes had a ritual meaning: round, ruddy, hot, they were a symbol of the sun, which flared up brighter and brighter, lengthening the days. Monday – the "Meeting" begins On this day, they celebrate Carnival, dress up a stuffed doll. Tuesday – "The Game" On this day, they build snow fortresses, buffoons sing their ditties. Wednesday is a "Treat" On this day, every housewife conjures at the stove. Bakes pies, kulebyaks, cheesecakes. Thursday – "Walk around" Thursday is revelry. The most fun day. They carry a stuffed animal on a wheel, ride a sleigh. Songs are being sung. Friday – "Mother-in-law's evenings" The mother-in-law invites her son-inlaw for pancakes. Saturday – "Sister-in-law's treat" The daughter-inlaw gives gifts. On this day, they burn an effigy and finally say goodbye to winter. Sunday is the " Forgiven Day " The last day of Carnival. The festivities are ending. They ask for forgiveness, they do merciful deeds. Burn, burn clearly So that it doesn't go out!
