 This day comes from the Pagan tradition of making blini pancakes to honor the coming of spring; blini representing the sun. Each spring, there are weeklong festivals in the major cities and towns to celebrate the end of winter. The dates of Maslenitsa week vary each year and precede the Easter fast (like Mardi Gras). In 2007 celebrated February 12-18. Join us at the city park on Saturday (17) and Sunday (18) to eat Blini, drink Vodka and burn Choochelo of Maslenitsa
This day comes from the Pagan tradition of making blini pancakes to honor the coming of spring; blini representing the sun. Each spring, there are weeklong festivals in the major cities and towns to celebrate the end of winter. The dates of Maslenitsa week vary each year and precede the Easter fast (like Mardi Gras). In 2007 celebrated February 12-18. Join us at the city park on Saturday (17) and Sunday (18) to eat Blini, drink Vodka and burn Choochelo of Maslenitsa |
