In 2015, the carnival, according to the Orthodox calendar, will begin on February 16 and will end on the 22nd. The holiday will last from Monday to Sunday, and on February 23 the Great Post will come. During it, it will not be argued and rejoice, it is time for random, repentance, confession, internal changes. Therefore, Maslenitsa is the last holiday before the post. How to carry carnival?
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The main dish of carnival are, of course, pancakes. Pancakes with cottage cheese, salmon, caviar, sour cream, chocolate, just thin pancakes, with buckwheat flour - There is a huge number of recipes. It is believed that on the carnival, all the dishes must be satisted, oil. Especially much their bake from Thursday to Sunday.
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Old Slavic custom during the carnival involves fun and walking in the fresh air of young people with children. This day symbolizes winter wires and a spring meeting. Nature together with youth awaken from a long sleep, smiles and laughter sounds.
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From Monday, the so-called narrow carnival will pass on Wednesday, during which various economic work can be performed. From Thursday to Sunday a wide carnival will enter, it is impossible to make any work, it is necessary to rest and celebrate. The passenger menu consists not only of pancakes, as well as from cottage cheese, cheese, butter, milk and other dairy products.
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Monday or the first day of the holiday is a meeting of Carnival. This day takes place in preparing for the holiday - the ice slings are built, the housing is cleaned, preparations for the arrival of guests are being prepared, pancakes are baked, the scarecrow of Carnival is being made. On Tuesday, cheerful playing begins, young people ride on the slides, eats treats. Wednesday is called "Landercoat", whose name itself speaks for itself. On Thursday, winter is driven, walking. For the mother-in-law on the pancakes should be held on Friday Carnival. On Saturday you can already walk in all relatives, treat pancakes and other festive dishes. Farewell to Maslenitsa is held on Sunday, on the last day of the holiday - the stuffing is burned on the fire, there is a massive walk with songs and dancing, for loved ones are asked for forgiveness.
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"Not all the car carnival, and there will be a great post." The last day of the carnival is called for a farewell Sunday, when you need all offenders to forgive and ask for forgiveness from those who are in disadvantage. It follows with all the relatives and close to the success in the new year.
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The completion of the holiday is marked by the burning of the stuffed carnival on the fire, made of dry branches, dilaf clothing and straw. For the winter they swear loudly for hunger and thank you for fun, they run it, meet spring. All this happens under jokes, songs and dancing. Women sing a chastushki, dance dance, dance, men compete with each other in battle bags and other folk fun, children dance and throw snowballs.
So, the carnival is a bright and joyful holiday of youth and revival. The massive walk consists of riding a slide, ice skating, sleigh with horses, the main thing is to be noisy and fun.
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