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• Issue 1, January/February 1999 • Volume 23 •

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• Issue 1, January/February 1999 • Volume 23 •

We Commemorate Together

Rasa Ardys-Juska
January 13, 1991 and February 16, 1918 are commemorated throughout the United States.

Commission’s Results Provide Growth Opportunities

Liuda Rugienius
Cooperative Lithuanian and Lithuanian-American representatives set the groundwork for Lithuania’s progress.

NATO Supports Environmental Research in Lithuania

Dr. Vytautas Bieliauskas
American scientist aids Lithuania’s research efforts.

Awards: Cultural Contributions ‘98

Marija Remiene
Five Lithuanian-Americans awarded for their contributions.

The Lithuanian Air Force Base: Preserving Freedom

Edward Baranauskas
Young men dedicate their lives to continue the Air Force tradition.

At Milwaukee’s Holiday Folk Fair

Laima Salcius
Lithuanians receive blue ribbon for an excellent exhibit.

Departments. . .

PERSPECTIVES

CURRENT EVENTS

REFLECTIONS
 

Shrove Tuesday Traditions

The last day before the start of Lent is called Shrove Tuesday (Uzgavenes). The main dish for Shrove Tuesday is pancakes or sklindziai, usually made with yeast, apples, berries or plain.

Some regions made donuts or ponckos; while, in Samogitia (Zemaitija) it was customary to feast on pease-pudding or siupinys. The siupinys is made from rye flour, barley, peas, and bacon with various spices. A pig’s tail is cooked in it and then stuck in the middle of the bowl. Sometimes the tail is concealed. The person who gets it in his or her dish will be most lucky all that year.

 

 

 

On the cover:

A Lithuanian soldier stands sentry duty as the flag flutters above Lithuania’s people.
Source: Lithuanian Customs and Traditions by Danute Brazyte-Bindokiene