Maslenitsa Dolls 8. Russia
by Jenny Rainbow
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Maslenitsa Dolls 8. Russia
Artist
Jenny Rainbow
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Photograph - Photography
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MASLENITSA DOLLS. RUSSIA by JENNY RAINBOW.
The tradition of Maslenitsa dates back to pagan times, when Russian folk would bid farewell to winter and welcome spring. As with many ancient holidays, Maslenitsa (the stress being on the first syllable) has a dual ancestry: pagan and Christian.
Maslenitsa is one of the most popular and cheerful religious holidays in Russia. It originated from pagan times before Russia was converted to Christianity. At first, this holiday was a symbol of the spring solstice but nowadays it is considered a Christian holiday which goes right before the Great Lent. During Maslenitsa people enjoy almost any food, except meat. Usually Maslenitsa lasts for seven days and on the last day of this holiday people burn a doll which is made of branches and straw and dressed in bright clothes. This doll is called Maslenitsa and it symbolizes the cold and severe winter. By burning Maslenitsa people say goodbye to winter and greet a warm spring.
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