Maslenitsa

1. Maslenitsa

Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The Eurasian Institute of Humanities
The faculty of Foreign Languages
MASLENITSA
Prerared by Agubayeva Almira
Astana 2016

2. Maslenitsa

MASLENITSA
Butter Week, Crepe week, or Cheesefare Week

3.

The most characteristic food of Maslenitsa is
bliny

4.

During pagan times, the round
shape and golden color
signified praise to the Sun
because of pancakes'
resemblance to it.

5.

Monday may be the welcoming of “Lady
Maslenitsa”

6.

On Tuesday, young men might search
for a fiancée to marry after lent.

7.

On Wednesday sons-in-law may visit their
mother-in-law who has prepared pancakes and
invited other guests for a party.

8.

Thursday may be devoted to
outdoor activities.

9.

On Friday sons-in-law may invite
their mothers-in-law for dinner.

10.

Saturday may be a gathering of a young wife
with her sisters-in-law to work on a good
relationship;

11.

Sunday of Forgiveness

12. Thank you for attention!

THANK YOU FOR ATTENTION!