Belarus Celebrates Maslenita, a 'Farewell to Winter'

Volha Birukova 4 years ago Region: Belarus

Belarus 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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