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Traditions and stories of Easter

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Olga Prokofieva's book is devoted to the history of the celebration of Easter (Bright Resurrection of Christ) in the Russian Empire. The main material of the book refers to the last quarter of the XIX century and the first decade of the XX century. The first part of the book is devoted to the preparation for the holiday, starting with Shrovetide festivities and Lent. Here and the menu of the Lenten table, and the traditions of decorating the house for the Bright holiday, and the range of Easter gifts, and of course the old kitchen with its subtleties of cooking traditional Easter treats: Easter, kulichi, dough, dyed eggs. In the second part, the author tells about Holy Matins, Easter visits and games, Easter celebrations at the imperial court, and much more.
The text is accompanied by unique illustrations. An appendix introduces Easter gifts and some recipes for Easter table dishes.
The book will help the reader to plunge into the atmosphere of the Bright Holiday.
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