Maslenitsa Celebration
Blini are the most popular food which is made during this holiday. These pancakes have a round form and symbolize the Sun and warmth. On Wednesday people usually visit their friends and relatives and treat each other with blini. On Thursday by tradition people try to drive away winter by riding on horses around the village or around the places they live. On merry Saturday everyone goes to visit their relatives. All people drink and eat as much as they want and play different games. Sunday is the last day of the holiday. It is also called the 'Sunday of forgiveness' because on this day everyone asks forgiveness from relatives and friends for offences and mistakes committed against them. After that people usually sing songs, dance and at the end of the day they burn the doll.