Maslenitsa has a dual ancestry

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Maslenitsa has a dual ancestry On the pagan side, Maslenitsa is a sun festival. On the Christian side, Maslenitsa is the last week before the Lent.

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The symbol of Maslenitsa is bliny (pancakes)

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samovar fool(kisel) cheesecakes bagels Honey cakes

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Maslenitsa days Maslenitsa lives seven days

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Monday-meeting

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Tuesday-games

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Wednesday-feasting

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Thursday-Revelry

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Friday-Mother-in-law’s Eve

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Saturday-Sister-in-law’s Gathering

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Sunday-Forgiveness Day Forgiveness of each other Preparing for Lent Burning Maslenitsa dolls