theeconomist:Belarusians wearing national costumes celebrate the ancient ‘Pull the Kolyada Up the Oa
theeconomist:Belarusians wearing national costumes celebrate the ancient ‘Pull the Kolyada Up the Oak’ rite in the village of Martsiyanauka, east of the capital Minsk, Belarus on January 21st 2016. This folk ritual marks the end of Orthodox Christmas celebrations in Belarus. A Kolyada (wheel) is pulled up an oak tree and the ceremony is supposed to bring a good harvest, luck and happiness for the entire year. Credit: AP/Sergei Grits -- source link
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