I have just understood that today...no, it's already yesterday...was Sirni Zagovezni, known also as the day of forgiveness ("Proshka"). In the Christian orthodox tradition it is the day after which starts the fasting before Easter. It is also a day connected with the pagan celebrations of the ending of the winter and beginning of the spring. Fires are lit and mummers dance in the streets to scare the devil.
It is also the day of forgiveness. Originally a custom for young members of the family to ask for forgiveness their parents and grandparents, nowadays it has turned into a day for everyone to ask their closest people to forgive them for anything they might have done wrong during the past year.
Although the day has passed, it is never late to ask for forgiveness. That's why I'm asking for forgiveness everyone who knows me and who feels that I have done a mistake or made them feel bad.
As I am a person who doesn't like anything which is done just because that's the tradition, and because I'm constantly trying to be a better person, I will make everything to fix anything I've done the wrong way.
So, please, forgive me, my family and friends. I'll do my best to deserve the forgiveness you'll hopefully give me.
:)
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