Maslenitsa has a dual ancestry

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.

The symbol of Maslenitsa is bliny (pancakes)

samovar fool(kisel) cheesecakes bagels Honey cakes

Maslenitsa days Maslenitsa lives seven days

Monday-meeting

Tuesday-games

Wednesday-feasting

Thursday-Revelry

Friday-Mother-in-law’s Eve

Saturday-Sister-in-law’s Gathering

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