Maslenitsa has a dual ancestry

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Maslenitsa has a dual ancestry

• On the pagan side, Maslenitsa is a sun festival.
• On the Christian side, Maslenitsa is the last
  week before the Lent.

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The symbol of Maslenitsa is bliny (pancakes)
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cheesecakes
samovar
fool(kisel)
Honey cakes
bagels
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Maslenitsa days
Maslenitsa lives seven days
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Monday-meeting

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Tuesday-games
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Wednesday-feasting
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Thursday-Revelry
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Friday-Mother-in-laws Eve
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Saturday-Sister-in-laws Gathering

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Sunday-Forgiveness Day
Forgiveness of each other Preparing for
Lent Burning Maslenitsa dolls