Although Maslenitsa is celebrated seven weeks before Easter, many elements of pagan culture have been preserved in it. People are happy to take part in the events associated with this holiday, anticipating the end of the harsh winter and the imminent arrival of warm days, the awakening and renewal of nature. This is a very good reason to get rid of the boredom and routine of everyday life and have fun.
Instructions
Step 1
When celebrating Shrovetide, take into account the old traditions. This is not only interesting, but can also be very instructive for the current generation, as it strengthens family relationships, instills respect for older people, teaches us to forgive others for wrongs and repent of mistakes they have made. Each day of Shrovetide week can be celebrated in its own way.
Step 2
On Monday, in the old days, they dressed up a stuffed doll and built snow slides for future rides. In the morning, the daughter-in-law went to her parents to help them with the housework, so that in the evening the matchmakers could come to visit and agree on how they would all celebrate this week together. On Monday, pancakes began to bake.
Step 3
On Tuesday, the young people were already playing with might and main: they “fought” for snow and ice fortresses, went downhill, rode on a swing. And at the same time, young people looked after a couple for themselves.
Step 4
Wednesday was considered a "tasty" day, because it was then that the sons-in-law came to the mother-in-law for pancakes. This event, according to custom, turned into a whole feast, when all kinds of pancakes were baked and served on the table - milk, with butter, herring and caviar. And to them there are so many drinks that just to stay on their feet.
Step 5
The next day, they drove a scarecrow down the street, rode, sang songs and carols. This tradition has been preserved in some villages to this day.
Step 6
On Friday, the son-in-law, the mother-in-law and all imaginable relatives, treats her to pancakes, so that she can see how much the young man respects his relatives.
Step 7
On the sixth day, the daughter-in-law is already "involved" in the festive events: she is obliged to give gifts to her sister-in-law. On Saturday, an effigy of Shrovetide was also to be burned, and the ashes were to be scattered across the field; this, according to popular belief, brings a good harvest.
Step 8
Sunday, the last day of the holiday, was called forgiven, since at this time it was necessary to ask for forgiveness from everyone who suffered voluntary and involuntary offenses during the year, as well as forgive all their offenders. It was also necessary to remember all the relatives. On this day, festivities, excessive food, a hangover ended. In order not to drag winter into spring, it was necessary to burn all the last scarecrows. Therefore, fires were made on the ice slides, on which they rode all week, in order to "destroy" the cold.
Step 9
And after the end of Maslenitsa, it was customary to go to the bathhouse to cleanse both soul and body from everything old, dirty, obsolete.
