Religion in Chuvashia

ethnic religion of the Chuvash people

Surhuri () is a Chuvash holiday, dedicated to celebrating the new year. The name may also be designated to Christmas celebrations in areas where traditional paganism was replaced by Christianity. The word Surhuri (Upper Chuvash people pronounce it as "Sorhori") means "a sheep leg". Similarly, pagans of the Mari people celebrate and call this holiday Shorok yol ("a sheep leg").