Slavic Wheel of the Year. Funeral of Flies, Spring Invocations, and Sister-in-Law Gatherings

In this book, culturalologist Ekaterina Mokrusheva immerses the reader in the world of ancient traditions, explaining what a folk calendar is, why it began with spring, what Eastern Slavs considered a holiday, and what dangers awaited them on these days.

Maslenitsa,... Easter, Ivan Kupala, Holy Nights, and Epiphany - holidays that are known to many. But few know that this is just part of the holiday calendar of Eastern Slavs, which was much broader and combined not only religious but also folk traditions. Each holiday had its sacred meaning and was accompanied by rituals, the violation of which could bring misfortune to the entire lineage. Why did people swear during Maslenitsa? Why were flies buried? How can one determine future fate by a kulich? Why baptize a cuckoo?

The book contains many illustrations, interesting facts, and even culinary recipes of our ancestors.