Kegrin Päivä

This holiday marked the end of the old and the beginning of the new economic year. By this time, the field harvest was over, and the period of women’s work began: processing flax and wool, spinning and knitting. It was a harvest festival and the end of the grazing season.

The students learned about the origin of the name of the holiday, the central character of which was a certain deity Kegri.

The students also learned about the traditions associated with this autumn holiday. They learned why they said that Kegri would ask for a ball of yarn? Why was there supposed to be a fresh skein of yarn hanging in the entryway or in the cellar, and a ball of thread was placed on the windowsill? What punishment awaited those who did not do this?

At the end of the event, the students were asked to make Kegri masks. They happily immersed themselves in creativity, which resulted in a whole series of original, unique Kegri masks.