Belarus Celebrates Maslenita, a 'Farewell to Winter'
Region: BelarusBelarus celebrated Maslenita Sunday, a 'farewell to Winter' in which an effigy of winter is burnt, and spring is welcomed. The Slavonic rite originated in pagan times, but was approved by Ortodox Church. In addition to bur... more
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