What are some Russian traditions for Christmas?

In Russia, Christmas is celebrated on January 7th. Many Russian Christmas traditions originated with the pagan culture that predated Christianity in Russia. Long-standing Russian Christmas customs include caroling, fortune-telling, and following a strict Nativity Fast for forty days leading up to Christmas Eve.

What are the Christmas colors in Russia?

Purple. During Advent, purple and sometimes blue is used in most churches for the color of the altar cloth (in the Russian Orthodox Church red is used for advent).

What is Russia’s Christmas symbol?

The common symbols of Orthodox Christmas are a decorated fir tree, a star (such as the first star in the sky or the star on top of the Christmas tree) and baby Jesus.

What kind of Christmas decorations are in Russian stores?

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What are the customs of the Russian Orthodox Church?

On Christmas Eve, it is also a tradition to eat stuffed cabbage leaves representing Christ wrapped in the manger, and the rice a sign of blessings of prosperity. Wine and other beverages are consumed to celebrate the event. On New Year’s Day, a special cake called Vasilo Pitta the cake of Saint Basil is cut at every house hold.

What do people in Russia do for Christmas?

In Russia, Christmas is a family holiday. Traditionally, most Russians celebrate it with their relatives and loved ones. During this time of love and forgiveness, people may present their Christmas gifts to each other to show their affinity or just to make others a little bit happier.

What foods do they eat in Russia for Christmas?

Traditionally, the tables groan from various Russian Christmas foods such as gherkins, pickled mushrooms, pickled apples, and sour-crout. Also, oftentimes traditional dishes include meat pies, vegetable fillings, and fish. Sbiten’ (сбитень) stands for a traditional Russian drink.

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