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“Obzhynky”

I. Read the text and fill in the gaps. Choose the one that fits the best.

Different “obzhynky” rituals are connected with 1) ____________. “Obzhynky” is the Ukrainian version of Thanksgiving, and the culmination of the harvest. People take wreaths to the church to bless them, and make 2) ____________using left on the field stalks of rye.

Ukrainians were also taking flowers, poppies to the church, believing that scattering of the holy poppy around the yard prevents witches go to the barn, and “walking deceased persons” – to the house. After sanctification at the church, flowers and poppy heads were placed 3) _______________, where they were kept till spring. In spring, poppy seeds were scattered around the garden. Girls were using dried flowers 4) ______________on Annunciation “for the strong hair”.

Baked apples is 5) _______________on Spas. You need to take an apple and cut its top off, then take out the middle with the seeds, put honey or sugar inside and bake in the oven. Apple cakes (Yabluchnyk) and apple strudel are also traditional Ukrainian meals on Spas. They are served with Uzvar (dried fruits drink) or Hrushivnyk (pear kissel).

Ukrainians also believed that if you make a wish on this day, and then 6) _____________, your wish will come true.

A behind the icons

B the Spas holiday

C to weave in their braids

D “Spas Beard”

E eat a sanctified apple

F an important festive meal

II. Name the pictures using the words from the box.

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III. Fill in the gaps.

Ukraini_n, Thank_giving, chu_ch, bel_eving, sanctific_tion.

IV. Answer the questions.

1. What is “obzhynky”?
2. What do people take to the church?
3. Name traditional food on this holiday.
4. What is “Yabluchnyk”?
5. Write a recipe of  your favourite dish.

Keys:

I. 1B, 2D, 3A, 4C, 5F, 6E.

II. “Obzhynky”, Yabluchnyk, baked apples, Uzvar.

III. Ukrainian, Thanksgiving, church, believing, sanctification.