Maslenitsa. 101

What does the word “Maslenitsa” mean?

• Mother of the Sun

• Butter Week

• Both meanings

• None of these

For how many days is Maslenitsa celebrated?

• 14 days

• 7 days

• 5 days

• 3 days

Maslenitsa is...

• A Christian  holiday

• A Pagan festival

• Both

• None of these

Each day of Maslenitsa has its own name.

Tuesday is...

• Forgiveness day

• Greeting day

• Sweet-tooth day

• Game day

Each day of Maslenitsa has its own name.

Sunday is...

• Forgiveness day

• Greeting day

• Sweet-tooth day

• Game day

Maslenitsa dolls should not be made out of...

• New fabric

• Old clothing

• Straw

• Tree branches

The Maslenitsa effigy represents...

• Winter

• Spring

• Autumn

• Summer

Burning of the Maslenitsa effigy is:

• Saying good bye to Spring

• Welcoming Winter

• Starting the new life cycle 

• Making wishes to come true

• Burning bad memories and experiences

During Maslenitsa people historically did NOT eat bliny with

• Fish

• Meat

• Butter

• Caviar

• Jam

The Maslenitsa celebration stops...

• 7 DAYS before Easter

• 7 WEEKS before Easter

• 5 DAYS before Easter

• 5 WEEKS before Easter