Category Archives: Easter

Christian Fairy-Tale: The Sun Made by God’s Will

Posted on April 27, 2019 by

Esteemed Readers, On the eve of the Orthodox Easter I would like to present you a Christian folk-tale telling about the resurrection. The late Russian folklore abounds in curious Bible tales. This story is about the Sun. What amazes me … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter! Buona Pasqua! Bonnes Pasques! Boa Pascoa!

Posted on April 21, 2019 by

Esteemed Readers, happy Easter! May this enchanting piece by M.- A. Cherpantier add some baroque spirit in your celebration! Hristos Voskres! (Exclamation we say for the Orthodox Easter which is coming next week.) Maria KethuProfumo

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Russian Mythology: Spirits

Posted on April 20, 2019 by

As the Easter day means spring & nature awakening as well, let’s review Russian Pagan spirits, which are believed to have participated in every day life. L’eshij – the spirit of forest. He is considered to be the main of … Continue reading →

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Royal Meal IV: Soups

Posted on April 6, 2018 by

Esteemed Readers, today I offer you some soups. Personally I belong to those who don’t regard soups as substantial meals, however if you like this kind of dish, here is a fresh 17th century look! Broth for White Soups Boil … Continue reading →

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Feast is a True Sense of Joy

Posted on April 16, 2017 by

What is a feast? It’s happiness, joy, pleasure. More feasts we experience, more emotions we get…and more we want to have them again & again. Any celebration reminds a good drug, even funerals are not exception. Our hi-tech civilization adore … Continue reading →

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