The last week before the great Easter fast is called White, after the dairy products that are eaten. The final day, today, White Shrovetide, is the most solemn and most widespread Shrovetide during the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today\u2019s Shrovetide is also called Great, Easter, Final, because it is the last winter one, and also Forgiveness Day and Pro\u0107ke, because on this day, just as on Christmas, quarrels and insults are forgiven and forgotten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The goal is to enter the Holy Fast, which begins at midnight, without sin. For, in order for God to forgive people, they must also forgive one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
White Shrovetide is a day of masks and processions. In villages, usually young men dress up most often as heroes, women, or frightening creatures that scare children. Often in villages, just for this occasion, swings are set up and piles of straw are lit, which young men jump over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n