Perhaps the most cheerful holiday in Russia is the Pancake week (Shrovetide). This holiday is considered to come from pre-Christian times, when the Slavs were still pagans.
In the old days Maslenitsa was for remembrance of the dead. So the burning of the figure of Maslenitsa means her funeral, and blini (pancakes) – coliphia. But with time the Russians longing for fun and entertainment turned the sad holiday into jolly Maslenitsa with blini - round, yellow and hot as the sun, sledding and horse sleigh riding, fistfights and mother-in-law chatting. The rituals of Maslenitsa are very unusual and interesting because they combine the end of the winter holiday rituals and the opening of new spring festivals and ceremonies, which were to promote a rich harvest.
Maslenitsa is celebrated during the week preceding the Lent. Every day of Maslenitsa was devoted to special rituals.
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the European countries, only Ireland and Finland have a higher
rate of heart attacks than Britain.
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2.Complete the dialogue:
- I am going to Great Britain on the spring break. you recommend me some places to visit?
- There are of places of interest. Would you like to see the ancient
part of Britain? I can show you around. Let me know when you are here.
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3. Choose the correct variant:
- Are we going to a pub tonight?
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4. Complete the dialogue:
- about “haggis”?
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5. Choose the right option to complete the dialogue:
- Excuse me, sir. We do not Euros. You can pay in British pounds
only.
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