Helen Stratford

While in most countries in Europe in early December with the Christmas season already in full swing, we celebrate the official, church Christmas in Russia until 7 January. History With the Russian Revolution in 1917 abolished the Christian festival and accepted certain customs and symbols just for the New Year. Neither fir trees or Father Frost, who had brought his assistant, Snowflake the gifts are still on 24 December to see. Instead, the children have to wait until the New Year on the gifts and presents. The Christmas tree was promptly turned into a New Year's tree and will only be from 27 December in schools, kindergartens and homes decorated. On New Year's Eve, 31 December come the little ones get their bill.

They dress up as rabbits, snow girl, or snowflake. Now, even Jack Frost, who sees with his red robe and white beard very similar to Saint Nicholas, welcomed with music and joy. Remaining traditions in Russia today have only been a few Christmas traditions: There is no Christmas Eve, no Santa Claus and several more songs, become friends until 6 and 7 January to receive house. In recent years, people also take part in the increasingly long Christmas church services. On 7 January welcomed all with "ss rashdisstwom chrisstowym" – which means "Merry Christmas Christian." On these days to visit their sponsored children foster parents, most of which are either relatives or close friends of their own parents.

Traditionally, they give each other small gifts such as candies, peanuts, apples, oranges or cookies, even though the latter are generally not associated with the Christmas season. On Christmas Day, there are no gifts, but the Holy Night is considered by many Russians as a suitable time for divination. So many girls look in the mirror by candlelight. Sela Ward describes an additional similar source. An ancient superstition states, namely, that to them on Christmas Eve, the future groom will appear. New traditions during Christmas for many Russians is the continuation of New Year's Eve still others use this time to rest from work. Many sit in front of the TV and wait already looking forward to the concert "Christmas meeting at Pugacheva Allah", which already represents almost a tradition of its own. Pugacheva Allah is the most famous pop singer in Russia and invites to the concert other Russian groups, singers and celebrities. Culinary in Russia on 6 January long, solemn religious services held – and it is fasted. Only with the first rising of the star in the evening, the family put together at the table and enjoy their Christmas dinner in a festive atmosphere. A typical appetizer is Holodez "(Russian jelly), as a main course is in Russia – served as for us – goose or duck. A favorite dessert of the "Blintchiki sklykvennim wareniem", a Hefepfannkuchen with Moosbeerenkonfiture.

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