On February 20, Pancake week begins for Christians of the Eastern rite, which precedes Lent.. This is the time when it is customary to bake pancakes and arrange festivities.. But he also has restrictions related to Great Lent, which will begin on February 27..

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What not to do on Maslenitsa.

Don't skimp on treats and pancakes on holidays.. It is believed that the first pancake eaten can give health for a whole year..

You can’t eat meat products and overeat, since Maslenitsa precedes Lent.

You can not swear, quarrel, conflict and slander.

It is also forbidden to be bored and sit at home, it is customary to celebrate the holiday cheerfully with family and friends..

You can not receive guests if the house is not cleaned.

Signs of Maslenitsa.

The more pancakes you bake on Maslenitsa, the richer the owner of the house will become..

If the pancakes at the hostess turned out to be lush and ruddy, you should expect a generous harvest, and if they stick together, it’s a bad sign.

How many beautiful pancakes the hostess will bake, so many sunny fine days will be in summer.

If you get rid of old things on Maslenitsa, then this year wait for new things.

Rainy weather before Maslenitsa - for the harvest of mushrooms.

If frosts hit before Maslenitsa, summer will not be very hot.