Shrovetide
Shrovetide is an ancient Russian holiday.It is celebrated at the end of February or at the beginning of March. It's really the most cheerful of all Russian holidays. Not to participate in this holiday means to live in property for the rest of the year. It lasts for a week.Each day of Shrovetide has its own rituals and even names such as : Feasting on sweets, Merrymaking, Flirting, Mother -in- law evening, Gathering of sisters-in law, Forgiving and Celebrating festival. People enjoy tobogganing,ice skating, eating pancakes, building ice sculptures, capturing snow fortresses, singing and dancing. On Sunday the Shrovetide straw dummy is solemnly burnt as a symbol of life's victory over death. In the evening people forgive all offences so that everyone can meet the spring with a clear conscience.Many people celebrate Shrovetide and we always have lots of fun.
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