Слайд 2MASLENITSA
Butter Week, Crepe week, or Cheesefare Week
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bliny
The most characteristic food of Maslenitsa is
Слайд 4During pagan times, the round shape and golden color signified praise to the
Sun because of pancakes' resemblance to it.
Слайд 5Monday may be the welcoming of “Lady Maslenitsa”
Слайд 6On Tuesday, young men might search for a fiancée to marry after lent.
Слайд 7On Wednesday sons-in-law may visit their mother-in-law who has prepared pancakes and invited
other guests for a party.
Слайд 8Thursday may be devoted to outdoor activities.
Слайд 9On Friday sons-in-law may invite their mothers-in-law for dinner.
Слайд 10Saturday may be a gathering of a young wife with her sisters-in-law to
work on a good relationship;