Проект по английскому языку "Масленица"

Муниципальное бюджетное общеобразовательное учреждение

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"Масленица"

Maslenitsa

• This holiday comes back from pagan times. The holiday like Maslenitsa is celebrated in many cities. On this holiday people often go out to entertain themselves and play games.Also, a holiday like Maslenitsa lasts seven days. The celebration begins a week before Lent.This week in Russia is called "Cheese Week", as it is allowed to eat butter and dairy products for seven days.

Maslenitsa: traditions of celebration Many years ago, Maslenitsa was divided into narrow one they were - the first three days and wide one - the last four days. Each day of the Maslenitsa has its own special meaning. On Monday and Tuesday, people had different entertainments: ice skating, songs, dances, ditties, round dances, jumping over a fire . Maslenitsa: traditions of celebration A treat on Shrove Tuesday

• A rich table is usually set on Wednesday. Pancakes are the main dish. Previously, in Russia, pancakes were considered a symbol of the sun. Besides pancakes, there are other different baking on the table.

Rite of passage burning effigies

• Sunday is the last day of Maslenitsa.There is a tradition all over Russia each other for forgiveness.That is why this day is called Shrove Sunday.The symbol of the holiday is considered a scarecrow, which is burned at the stake. Burning a scarecrow is a rite that is dedicated to seeing off winter and meeting spring.Maslenitsa is a very funny and interesting holiday, which amuses with its entertainments and traditions

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Exercise 1 Read the text.Say,if the information is true or false.

1) The Maslenitsa lasts 14 days.

2) The symbol of the Maslenitsa is scarecrow.

3) The main dish is pies.

4) Pancakes are a symbol of the sun.

5) Burning a scarecrow is not a special rite.

Exercise 2 Choose the correct answer.

How many days does Maslenitsa last?

a) 5 days

b) 7 days

c) 10 days

What day of the week is a rich table set?

a) Monday

b) Wednesday

c) Sunday

What day of the week do you apologize to each other?

a) Saturday

b) Friday

c) Sunday

Exercise 3 Give an answer to the question: What does the ritual of burning effigies mean?