Interesting traditions on the days of Maslenitsa in 2023, which will help you find happiness and good luck for the whole year, on Athletistic.
Maslenitsa is an ancient Slavic holiday that lasts a whole week. Its date changes every year, because it depends on the church calendar and the day of Easter.
This holiday, which came to us from paganism, is also called Pushchenie, Syropust, Kolodiy, Syrup week, Cheese Sunday, Babsky holiday, Obshchitsa. Its essence is the farewell to winter.
In 2023, Maslenitsa in Ukraine will begin on Monday, February 20, and end on Sunday, February 26. This week always falls on the eve of Lent.
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Each day has a special meaning:
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On Monday, Kolodka was “born”.
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Tuesday – “baptized”
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Wednesday is a baptism
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On Thursday he died
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He was buried on Friday
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On Saturday we mourned
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On Sunday, Block was “dragged”.
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Traditions for Maslenitsa
Pancakes are the symbol of the holiday. They are baked daily. In addition to pancakes, dumplings are prepared for Maslenitsa. It is also customary to walk this week – dancing, singing, making oil scarecrows, bonfires, etc.
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What to do on Maslenitsa every day
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On Monday, pancakes are baked and treated to relatives.
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They are getting married on Tuesday.
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Wednesday is called “delicacy” – it is a special day when the mother-in-law cooks pancakes for the daughter-in-law.
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Visiting on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
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Friday is called “mother-in-law’s party” – the mother-in-law visits her son-in-law.
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On Sunday, they apologize to each other. This is a special day – Forgiveness Sunday. Also, on this day, burn a straw. The ancestors believed that this would hasten the onset of spring.
Signs for Maslenitsa
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On Maslenitsa, the mother-in-law should definitely invite her daughter-in-law to pancakes. If he likes the treat, then the year will pass in peace and love.
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If it rains before Maslenitsa, then in autumn there will be a good harvest of mushrooms, and if it is frosty, then the summer will not be very hot.
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If you get rid of old things at Maslenitsa, this year expect new things.
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If on Forgiveness Week you can forgive old images, then you will open your life to new good and bright events.
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If the pancakes of the hostess turned out lush and red, the year will be a good and abundant harvest, and if they stick together and do not come out, expect trouble.
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