Carnival is one of the brightest and most fun holidays that symbolizes goodbye to winter and spring meeting. In 2025 it will last from February 24 to March 2. It is a week of hearty treats, folk festivities and ancient traditions.
Masnitsa 2025 is a time when Ukrainians say goodbye to winter and celebrate spring. From February 24 to March 2, one of the most colorful holidays will be celebrated on the New Lolian calendar. In Ukraine, every region celebrates Masnitsa in its own way, with unique rituals and names of days, but the only thing that unites all traditions is the loud wires and preparation for Lent.
It is a holiday that carries a rich set of traditions and customs that are mixed with folk signs and local colors. In ancient times, this week was called cheese, because during it it was possible to eat dairy products - cheese, butter, eggs, but the meat remained prohibited. Today, Masnitsa is a time of fun, delicacies and folk traditions.
One of the most important traditions is the creation of a scarecrow - a large doll made of straw dressed in women's clothing. It is a symbol of winter, which is burned at the end of the week, to spend the cold and greet spring.
Here's how to celebrate the Carnival by day:
Monday is the day of guests. Carnival begins with receiving guests. This is a time to treat pancakes with different toppings. An important element is the creation of a straw stuffed.
Tuesday is the day of the court. Young people are found for fun games and entertainment, such as roller coaster skating, and pancakes continue to be the main course.
Wednesday is the day of treats. This is a moment for family dinners when the housewives invite their son -in -law and guests on a pancake. The son -in -law must praise his mother -in -law, which will provide peace and harmony in the family.
Thursday is a day of festivities. You need to forget about work and enjoy songs, dances, games and other entertainment.
Friday is mother -in -law. Now the son -in -law invites mother -in -law on a pancake. They believe that in this way it will be possible to dispel any misunderstanding and establish harmony in the family.
Saturday is the day of farewell to winter. Everyone goes to visit to spend the winter together and greet spring. The young wife invites her husband's sister as well as other relatives.
Sunday is a forgiven Sunday. This is the last day of the Carnival when the time of forgiveness. People forget the images, forgive each other, and in the evening the holiday of the burning of the scarecrow of the Carnival, which symbolizes the end of winter and the arrival of spring.
Oil week is not only a time for festive feasts, but also for many delicious traditions. One of the most important is pancake baking.
They were considered a symbol of the sun and they were baked every day. Each housewife had a branded recipe, and depending on the ingredients, pancakes could be very different.
