One of the most famous and beloved Russian national holidays, preserved since pagan times, is Pancake Week. The description of the holiday, a summary of the scripts of rites and rituals requires the creation of a separate article. Therefore, I propose together to get acquainted in more detail with the history and traditions of the national celebration.
history of the holiday
The ancient Slavs believed that Shrovetide symbolizes the strengthening of the pagan deity of the sun. From a weak baby Kolyada it turns into a strong young man Yarila, who helps to get a rich harvest in the fields in the summer. In honor of this, Shrovetide was arranged. The description of the holiday in Russia is presented as a meeting of spring and cajoling of the gods with a request for a safe new crop.
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In Germany, it’s customary to cook pancakes, pancakes and grilled sausages on Maslenitsa. During carnival processions, people dress up in costumes of witches, devils, forest spirits, jesters and various fairy-tale characters. In Holland and Belgium, a festive carnival lasts three days. These days, they treat themselves to pancakes with bacon, pancakes and fried donuts.