Write a letter to an English-speaking friend about your favorite holiday/festival and send him/her a typical Russian postcard with the holiday greeting in English
I hope this letter finds you well. I wanted to tell you about my favorite holiday/festival in Russia, which is called Maslenitsa. Maslenitsa is a week-long celebration leading up to the beginning of Lent in the Orthodox Christian tradition.
During Maslenitsa, people come together to eat lots of delicious food, especially blini (Russian pancakes), and participate in various traditional activities like sledding, singing folk songs, and attending outdoor fairs. The main symbol of Maslenitsa is a straw effigy of winter, which is burned in a bonfire on the last day of the festival to announce the arrival of spring.
I wish you could experience Maslenitsa with me one day, as it is truly a joyous and fun-filled celebration that showcases the rich cultural heritage of Russia.
I am sending you a traditional Russian postcard with a holiday greeting in English to give you a little taste of the festivities. I hope it brightens up your day!
Take care, my friend, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Dear [Friend's Name],
I hope this letter finds you well. I wanted to tell you about my favorite holiday/festival in Russia, which is called Maslenitsa. Maslenitsa is a week-long celebration leading up to the beginning of Lent in the Orthodox Christian tradition.
During Maslenitsa, people come together to eat lots of delicious food, especially blini (Russian pancakes), and participate in various traditional activities like sledding, singing folk songs, and attending outdoor fairs. The main symbol of Maslenitsa is a straw effigy of winter, which is burned in a bonfire on the last day of the festival to announce the arrival of spring.
I wish you could experience Maslenitsa with me one day, as it is truly a joyous and fun-filled celebration that showcases the rich cultural heritage of Russia.
I am sending you a traditional Russian postcard with a holiday greeting in English to give you a little taste of the festivities. I hope it brightens up your day!
Take care, my friend, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Warm regards,
[Your Name]