Spring Holidays in Russia

Why does Easter fall on different dates each year? What dishes were prepared for Maslenitsa? What is the "bird" holiday — Soroki — and why are frosts expected on this day?

Spring in the folk calendar began long before the familiar spring months — as early as Candlemas, February 15. This was a time of waiting when people tried to help nature wake up after winter and prepare for the new agricultural year. Spring holidays were not only about joy and treats but also about important actions that were believed to influence the future.

The book will tell you how spring was welcomed in Russia — from Candlemas to Easter. You will find out why they "warmed" the earth with bonfires, what dishes were prepared for Maslenitsa, and on which day the arrival of the birds was expected. Additionally, you will get acquainted with Easter and the traditions that accompanied the main spring holiday.

The book is in a soft cover, with bright illustrations and a font comfortable for reading. It is suitable for independent reading for children of younger and middle school age.