Happy Maslenitsa!

Maslenitsa may be the oldest surviving Slavic pagan holiday. In Slavic mythology, Maslenitsa is a sun-festival, personified by the ancient god Volos, and a celebration of the imminent end of the winter. On this day everyone have Blini (crepes) on the table

In some regions, each day of Maslenitsa had its traditional activity. Monday may be the welcoming of “Lady Maslenitsa”. The community builds the Maslenitsa effigy out of straw (из соломы), decorated with pieces of rags, and fixed to a pole formerly known as Kostroma.

It is paraded around and the first pancakes may be made and offered to the poor.

As a matter of fact – Maslenitsa celebrated whole week, each day has its own name . On Tuesday, young men might search for a fiancée to marry after Lent. On Wednesday sons-in-law may visit their mother-in-law who has prepared pancakes and invited other guests for a party. Thursday may be devoted to outdoor activities. People may take off work and spend the day sledding, ice skating, snowball fights and with sleigh rides. On Friday sons-in-law may invite their mothers-in-law for dinner. Saturday may be a gathering of a young wife with her sisters-in-law to work on a good relationship.

It’s also another religious holiday called Forgiving Sunday. Everyone asking for forgiveness. I also asking to forgive me for everything I might did.

Have some Godiva chocolate 🍫!