Презентация по английскому языку "Наш любимый праздник-масленница"

Муниципальное бюджетное общеобразовательное учреждение "Средняя школа №12" ПРОЕКТ по английскому языку на тему: "Масленица"

Maslenitsa This holiday comes back from pagan times. The holiday like Maslenitsa is celebrated in many cities. On this holiday people often go out to entertain themselves and play games.Also, a holiday like Maslenitsa lasts seven days. The celebration begins a week before Lent.This week in Russia is called "Cheese Week", as it is allowed to eat butter and dairy products for seven days.

Maslenitsa: traditions of celebration Many years ago, Maslenitsa was divided into narrow one they were - the first three days and wide one - the last four days. Each day of the Maslenitsa has its own special meaning. On Monday and Tuesday, people had different entertainments: ice skating, songs, dances, ditties, round dances, jumping over a fire .

Maslenitsa: traditions of celebration

A treat on Shrove Tuesday A rich table is usually set on Wednesday. Pancakes are the main dish. Previously, in Russia, pancakes were considered a symbol of the sun. Besides pancakes, there are other different baking on the table.

Rite of passage burning effigies Sunday is the last day of Maslenitsa.There is a tradition all over Russia each other for forgiveness.That is why this day is called Shrove Sunday.The symbol of the holiday is considered a scarecrow, which is burned at the stake. Burning a scarecrow is a rite that is dedicated to seeing off winter and meeting spring.Maslenitsa is a very funny and interesting holiday, which amuses with its entertainments and traditions

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