Christmas over the world.

Where lives Santa Claus.

Christmas - one of the most popular holidays all over the world. Long years was considered, that capital of Christmas is the city of Rovaniemi in Finland. Was considered, what exactly there lives Santa Claus. Children (and adults) from all countries of the world send the letters to Santa Claus in Rovaniemi . But in Russia have solved, that at Russian Santa Claus - the grandfather of the Frost there should be a, Russian residence. And now it exists.

Christmas again approaches.

They will note him over the world, in that number and In Russia. But historically formed so, that In Russia they meet Christmas not 25 December, and 7 January. Russians so got used for time of existence of Soviet Union to celebrate New Year with heavy scope, and not Christmas. Celebrations of New Year In Russia was entered with Peter Grand. Nye year tree then became obligatory attribute of this festive occasion. After arrival to power of communists in 1917 year celebration of New Year and Christmas was really forbidden. Being began again to celebrate New Year for 1935-1937 years In the Soviet Union. Then again returned on holiday and Russia "Santa Claus" - "Ded Moroz " (Grandfather Frost).

Christmas in Russia.

But holiday "Ded Moroz" not one is arrive, and together with own assistant granddaughter "Snegurochka" (Snow Maiden). Celebration of Christmas of Christly in those years broad it was not conducted, he was celebrated by only believers. After disorder of Soviet Union, Christmas only again returned in number of recognized public holidays. Every year in its celebration all share great quantity of residents of Russia. And nevertheless New Year remains the most liked and broad noted holiday for Russians. On New-year's Day it is exactly taken to give gifts and to congratulate close. But time is possible through some time Christmas will exactly be the most favorite holiday.

Russian "Santa Claus" - "Ded Moroz ".

In 1998 year city “Veliki Ustyug” arranged on north of Vologda area of Russia decided to occupy free niche and opened staff at himself apartment (residence) Russian "Santa Claus" - "Ded Moroz ". Project turned out to be successful. City Velikiy Ustyug involved to himself wide attention, big quantity of tourists. In Santa Claus office is throne hall, museum, workshops, mail and souvenir bench enter. Tourist affords to talk and to be photographed with "Ded Moroz " (Grandfather Frost) with in throne hall, to send festive cards and letters to people and friends with seal and autograph of Grandfather of Frost, redeemed with special stamp, to get original souvenirs or by itself to make homemade article in foreman. Russian Ded Moroz can write a letter with the wishes and get congratulation from him to Christmas or New Year holidays.
Many peoples over the world are writing to Russian Santa Claus with hope on congratulation, happiness and good luck in New Year.

New Year holidays in Russia.

Before approach of new year at the Russian schools and kindergartens New Year's celebratory actions are spent. The grandfather the Frost and the Snow Maiden by all means are present on these holidays. They are the welcome guests on these actions. The grandfather a frost will organize various collective games, cheerful quizes and competitions. Winners necessarily receive prizes. On New Year's holidays children necessarily receive gifts from the Grandfather of the Frost. Adults also will organize the New Year's holidays in the end of december. For their carrying out suitable premises in clubs and restaurants are rented. And on these holidays too with impatience wait for the Ded Moroz and the Snow Maiden..

What Russians present to relatives for holidays?

In Russia it is accepted to give gifts to the most close people for the Holiday New Year Holiday. The choice of a gift depends on well-being of family. For someone it can be for example the book, or clothes. And someone (few) presumes to present itself a new computer, the car or even an apartment. In any case try to pick up for a present that will be useful, or to pleasantly addressee of a gift.