Pušiaužiemis
Mid-Winter. Synonymous with Lunar New Year.
Lithuanian Ethnic Faith
Mid-Winter. Synonymous with Lunar New Year.
Perkūnas Day. Blessing of candles, linen, and evergreen trees.
Skylark day. The beginning of Spring.
Escort of Winter. Rite to usher out winter. Christian "Fat Tuesday" or "Mardi Gras" evolved out of this holiday.