Презентация "Russian Holidays"

Russian

Holiday

• Maslenitsa is Russian folk holiday.
• It means the end of the winter and the spring coming. Sometimes it is called Shrovetide or «сырная неделя».

• Maslenitsa is celebrated from Monday to Sunday. And every day of the week has its own name and traditions.

Monday is called “встреча”. On Monday people make ice – hills. Children bring pancakes to those people, whom their parents want to see on the last day of “Shrovetide”.

Tuesday is called “заигрыш”. Since morning boys and girls toboggan. The boys look for brides and the girls look for grooms. Merry games begin on this day.

Wednesday is called “лакомка”. On this day the housewives use the proverb: “Что есть в печи – все на стол мечи”.

Thursday is called “разгуляй”. People didn’t work on Thursday. They played different games and had a very good and merry time together.

Friday  is called “тещины вечера”. On this day a mother – in – law comes to her son – in – law. The son – in – law treats her to many tasty things.

Saturday  is called “золовкины посиделки”. People visit their friends and relatives on Saturday. The main dish is pancakes. You know, you can make pancakes with different stuffings. Stuffings may be from meat, fruit, cheese and so on.

Sunday  is the last day of “Shrovetide”. Sunday is called “прощёное воскресенье”. On this day people ask their pardon to many relatives and friends. Also “прощеное воскресенье” is a very merry holiday. People burn the winter’s dummy – the symbol of “Shrovetide”. People organize walkings and concerts.