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Pelnu Diena

In ancient Latvia, Pelnu Diena ("ash day") was held on February 24. It was a celebration of the new year. Ashes were transported on this day from the homes of one generation, to the newly independent and married couple of the next, usually from the groom's father's fire to the new one.



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