Maslenitsa Holiday Quiz

What does Maslenitsa mark the end of?

• Autumn

• Winter

• Summer

• Spring

When is Maslenitsa celebrated?

• Last week before Lent

• Last week of December

• First week of January

• First week of February

What is the most solemn day of Maslenitsa?

• Saturday

• Sunday

• Friday

• Monday

What do people traditionally eat during Maslenitsa?

• Soup

• Pancakes

• Bread

• Salad

What is burned during the Maslenitsa celebration?

• A scarecrow

• A tree

• A flag

• A candle

What is believed to happen when the scarecrow burns?

• Winter returns

• Spring arrives

• All troubles burn away

• New beginnings

What do families usually prepare for Maslenitsa?

• Fruit salad

• Vegetable stew

• Roasted meat

• Pancakes with various additives

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an additive for pancakes?

• Caviar

• Jam

• Honey

• Condensed milk

What do people do on Sunday during Maslenitsa?

• Visit relatives

• Communicate and congratulate each other

• Go to church

• Prepare for Lent

What season does Maslenitsa welcome?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Autumn