Meteņi - the midpoint between Christmas and Easter
February 6, 2024 at 10:00 am
It is believed that for ancient Latvians, the year began with Meteņi, which is the midpoint between Christmas and Easter. The timing of Meteņi celebrations varies - in the past, it was celebrated on February 6th, but nowadays it is celebrated seven weeks before Easter. According to Christian traditions, Meteņi Eve falls on Saturday, Meteņi on Sunday, and Ash Wednesday on Monday.