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| + | Snegurochka (Снегурочка), or the Snow Maiden, is a character in Old Domini folklore. | ||
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| + | In one story, she is the daughter of Winter and Fall, who yearns for the companionship of mortal humans. She grows to like a shepherd named Dem over a span of 14 days, but her heart is unable to know love. Her mother takes pity and gives her this ability, but as soon as she falls in love, her heart warms up and she melts. | ||
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| + | In another story, an old couple make a girl out of snow, who turns into a living being. She grows up quickly over a span of 14 days, but has no friends. One day, a group of girls invite her for a walk in the woods, after which they make a small fire and take turns leaping over it. When Snegurochka's turn comes, she starts to jump, but only gets halfway before melting. | ||
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| + | The fate of Snegurochka is mourned and celebrated by all Domini. For although she lived in sadness for 14 days, her last moments were full of love and friendship. | ||
=== Customs and Celebrations === | === Customs and Celebrations === | ||
=== Economics === | === Economics === | ||
Revision as of 21:12, 30 November 2006
| Snegurochka | |
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Snegurochka celebrations in Souther,Inlad | |
| Nickname(s) | Snow Festival Daughter Day Christmas |
| Observed by | Domnonia Hiel |
| Date(s) | Dec. 12 - Dec. 26 |
| Length | 14 calendar days |
| Celebrations | Snowball fights Sledding Snow castle building Gift-giving |
| Type | Federal Civic Holiday |
| Significance | Secular Cultural |
| Related to | Snow Fall(MK) |
Origins
Snegurochka (Снегурочка), or the Snow Maiden, is a character in Old Domini folklore.
In one story, she is the daughter of Winter and Fall, who yearns for the companionship of mortal humans. She grows to like a shepherd named Dem over a span of 14 days, but her heart is unable to know love. Her mother takes pity and gives her this ability, but as soon as she falls in love, her heart warms up and she melts.
In another story, an old couple make a girl out of snow, who turns into a living being. She grows up quickly over a span of 14 days, but has no friends. One day, a group of girls invite her for a walk in the woods, after which they make a small fire and take turns leaping over it. When Snegurochka's turn comes, she starts to jump, but only gets halfway before melting.
The fate of Snegurochka is mourned and celebrated by all Domini. For although she lived in sadness for 14 days, her last moments were full of love and friendship.
