Revival of Traditions
January 5–9
Shuya
Revival of Traditions
January 5–9
Shuya
Winter holidays – a time of miracles
Children await miracles and gifts, while adults look forward to a chance to relax and spend time with loved
ones. The most important winter holiday in Russia is Christmas. Traditionally, this day is associated with
family values, warmth, reconciliation, and faith in miracles.
ones. The most important winter holiday in Russia is Christmas. Traditionally, this day is associated with
family values, warmth, reconciliation, and faith in miracles.
Every year, the Christmas fairy tale comes to
life in the city of Shuya in the Ivanovo region.
life in the city of Shuya in the Ivanovo region.
To keep the festival atmosphere alive even at home, you can always immerse yourself in it on our
website.
website.
Зимние каникулы — время чудес
To keep the festival atmosphere alive even at home, you can always immerse yourself in it on our
website.
website.
Зимние каникулы — время чудес
The best moments of the “Russian Christmas” festival
Christmas traditions
What treats to put on the table on Christmas Eve
and Christmas Eve? What was used to decorate the Christmas tree in the olden days? What is the
difference between carols and christmas carols? Learn about the main Christmas traditions.
and Christmas Eve? What was used to decorate the Christmas tree in the olden days? What is the
difference between carols and christmas carols? Learn about the main Christmas traditions.
Guide to the Russian Christmas Festival
Millions of lights, the smell of fresh baked goods, the ringing of bells, church singing, decorated Christmas
trees, performances and, of course, faith in a light miracle - hundreds of guests come here every year for
all this. For a complete immersion into the magical world of winter, we have compiled a checklist that will
help you navigate the festival and not miss anything.
trees, performances and, of course, faith in a light miracle - hundreds of guests come here every year for
all this. For a complete immersion into the magical world of winter, we have compiled a checklist that will
help you navigate the festival and not miss anything.
Artists Sergey and Tamara Krylov, Palekh
Nativity creche
Click on any figure to see a description of Christmas character
The three wise men
The figures of the Magi, who came to worship the Savior and brought Him gifts (gold, frankincense, and
myrrh). Although, according to the Gospel, the Magi came to the house, not to the cave (Matthew 2:11),
they are often presented as a part of the nativity scene.
The figures of the Magi, who came to worship the Savior and brought Him gifts (gold, frankincense, and
myrrh). Although, according to the Gospel, the Magi came to the house, not to the cave (Matthew 2:11),
they are often presented as a part of the nativity scene.
The Holy Family
Three-dimensional figures of the Holy Child Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary and the righteous Joseph.
The Christ Child is presented lying in the manger or in the arms of the seated Mother of God. Sometimes
all the figures of the Holy Family are replaced by the icon of the Nativity.
Three-dimensional figures of the Holy Child Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary and the righteous Joseph.
The Christ Child is presented lying in the manger or in the arms of the seated Mother of God. Sometimes
all the figures of the Holy Family are replaced by the icon of the Nativity.
The Angel
The angel announced the birth of the Savior to the shepherds.
The angel announced the birth of the Savior to the shepherds.
The Ox and the Donkey
The figures of the animals that, according to the Sacred tradition, were in the cave at the time of the
Savior's birth, and then warmed Him with their breath.
The figures of the animals that, according to the Sacred tradition, were in the cave at the time of the
Savior's birth, and then warmed Him with their breath.
The Star of Bethlehem
Celestial phenomenon, so called by the Magi, according to the Gospel of Matthew. When they saw it at
sunrise and decided that the "king of the Jews" had been born, they came to Jerusalem to worship Him.
They did not find what they were looking for and went to Bethlehem of Judea, where the star showed
them the place where they saw the Holy Family.
Celestial phenomenon, so called by the Magi, according to the Gospel of Matthew. When they saw it at
sunrise and decided that the "king of the Jews" had been born, they came to Jerusalem to worship Him.
They did not find what they were looking for and went to Bethlehem of Judea, where the star showed
them the place where they saw the Holy Family.
The shepherds with the sheep
Th figures of those shepherds who came to the cave to worship the Savior. Typically, one of the
shpherds is depicted with a lamb on his shoulders or in his arms. The lamb in this case is a symbol of
Chist as the Lamb of God.
Th figures of those shepherds who came to the cave to worship the Savior. Typically, one of the
shpherds is depicted with a lamb on his shoulders or in his arms. The lamb in this case is a symbol of
Chist as the Lamb of God.
The Angel
The angel announced the birth of the Savior to the shepherds.
The angel announced the birth of the Savior to the shepherds.
Artists Sergey and Tamara Krylov, Palekh
Nativity creche
Click on any figure to see a description of Christmas character
The three wise men
The figures of the Magi, who came to worship the Savior and brought Him gifts (gold, frankincense, and
myrrh). Although, according to the Gospel, the Magi came to the house, not to the cave (Matthew 2:11),
they are often presented as a part of the nativity scene.
The figures of the Magi, who came to worship the Savior and brought Him gifts (gold, frankincense, and
myrrh). Although, according to the Gospel, the Magi came to the house, not to the cave (Matthew 2:11),
they are often presented as a part of the nativity scene.
The Holy Family
Three-dimensional figures of the Holy Child Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary and the righteous Joseph.
The Christ Child is presented lying in the manger or in the arms of the seated Mother of God. Sometimes
all the figures of the Holy Family are replaced by the icon of the Nativity.
Three-dimensional figures of the Holy Child Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary and the righteous Joseph.
The Christ Child is presented lying in the manger or in the arms of the seated Mother of God. Sometimes
all the figures of the Holy Family are replaced by the icon of the Nativity.
The Angel
The angel announced the birth of the Savior to the shepherds.
The angel announced the birth of the Savior to the shepherds.
The ox and the donkey
The figures of the animals that, according to the Sacred tradition, were in the cave at the time of the
Savior's birth, and then warmed Him with their breath.
The figures of the animals that, according to the Sacred tradition, were in the cave at the time of the
Savior's birth, and then warmed Him with their breath.
The Star of Bethlehem
Celestial phenomenon, so called by the Magi, according to the Gospel of Matthew. When they saw it at
sunrise and decided that the "king of the Jews" had been born, they came to Jerusalem to worship Him.
They did not find what they were looking for and went to Bethlehem of Judea, where the star showed
them the place where they saw the Holy Family.
Celestial phenomenon, so called by the Magi, according to the Gospel of Matthew. When they saw it at
sunrise and decided that the "king of the Jews" had been born, they came to Jerusalem to worship Him.
They did not find what they were looking for and went to Bethlehem of Judea, where the star showed
them the place where they saw the Holy Family.
The shepherds with the sheep
Te figures of those shepherds who came to the cave to worship the Savior. Typically, one of the
sepherds is depicted with a lamb on his shoulders or in his arms. The lamb in this case is a symbol of
Crist as the Lamb of God.
Te figures of those shepherds who came to the cave to worship the Savior. Typically, one of the
sepherds is depicted with a lamb on his shoulders or in his arms. The lamb in this case is a symbol of
Crist as the Lamb of God.
The Angel
The angel announced the birth of the Savior to the shepherds.
The angel announced the birth of the Savior to the shepherds.
Artists Sergey and Tamara Krylov, Palekh
Nativity creche
Click on any figure to see a description of Christmas character
The three wise men
The figures of the Magi, who came to worship the Savior and brought Him gifts (gold, frankincense, and
myrrh). Although, according to the Gospel, the Magi came to the house, not to the cave (Matthew 2:11),
they are often presented as a part of the nativity scene.
The figures of the Magi, who came to worship the Savior and brought Him gifts (gold, frankincense, and
myrrh). Although, according to the Gospel, the Magi came to the house, not to the cave (Matthew 2:11),
they are often presented as a part of the nativity scene.
The Holy Family
Three-dimensional figures of the Holy Child Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary and the righteous Joseph.
The Christ Child is presented lying in the manger or in the arms of the seated Mother of God. Sometimes
all the figures of the Holy Family are replaced by the icon of the Nativity.
Three-dimensional figures of the Holy Child Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary and the righteous Joseph.
The Christ Child is presented lying in the manger or in the arms of the seated Mother of God. Sometimes
all the figures of the Holy Family are replaced by the icon of the Nativity.
The Angel
The angel announced the birth of the Savior to the shepherds.
The angel announced the birth of the Savior to the shepherds.
The ox and the donkey
The figures of the animals that, according to the Sacred tradition, were in the cave at the time of the
Savior's birth, and then warmed Him with their breath.
The figures of the animals that, according to the Sacred tradition, were in the cave at the time of the
Savior's birth, and then warmed Him with their breath.
The star of Bethlehem
Celestial phenomenon, so called by the Magi, according to the Gospel of Matthew. When they saw it at
sunrise and decided that the "king of the Jews" had been born, they came to Jerusalem to worship Him.
They did not find what they were looking for and went to Bethlehem of Judea, where the star showed
them the place where they saw the Holy Family.
Celestial phenomenon, so called by the Magi, according to the Gospel of Matthew. When they saw it at
sunrise and decided that the "king of the Jews" had been born, they came to Jerusalem to worship Him.
They did not find what they were looking for and went to Bethlehem of Judea, where the star showed
them the place where they saw the Holy Family.
The shepherds with sheep
Th figures of those shepherds who came to the cave to worship the Savior. Typically, one of the
shpherds is depicted with a lamb on his shoulders or in his arms. The lamb in this case is a symbol of
Chist as the Lamb of God.
Th figures of those shepherds who came to the cave to worship the Savior. Typically, one of the
shpherds is depicted with a lamb on his shoulders or in his arms. The lamb in this case is a symbol of
Chist as the Lamb of God.
The Angel
The angel announced the birth of the Savior to the shepherds.
The angel announced the birth of the Savior to the shepherds.
Artists Sergey and Tamara Krylov, Palekh
Nativity creche
Click on any figure to see a description of Christmas character
The three wise men
The figures of the Magi, who came to worship the Savior and brought Him gifts (gold, frankincense, and
myrrh). Although, according to the Gospel, the Magi came to the house, not to the cave (Matthew 2:11),
they are often presented as a part of the nativity scene.
The figures of the Magi, who came to worship the Savior and brought Him gifts (gold, frankincense, and
myrrh). Although, according to the Gospel, the Magi came to the house, not to the cave (Matthew 2:11),
they are often presented as a part of the nativity scene.
The Holy Family
Three-dimensional figures of the Holy Child Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary and the righteous Joseph.
The Christ Child is presented lying in the manger or in the arms of the seated Mother of God. Sometimes
all the figures of the Holy Family are replaced by the icon of the Nativity.
Three-dimensional figures of the Holy Child Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary and the righteous Joseph.
The Christ Child is presented lying in the manger or in the arms of the seated Mother of God. Sometimes
all the figures of the Holy Family are replaced by the icon of the Nativity.
The angel
The angel announced the birth of the Savior to the shepherds.
The angel announced the birth of the Savior to the shepherds.
The ox and the donkey
The figures of the animals that, according to the Sacred tradition, were in the cave at the time of the
Savior's birth, and then warmed Him with their breath.
The figures of the animals that, according to the Sacred tradition, were in the cave at the time of the
Savior's birth, and then warmed Him with their breath.
The Star of Bethlehem
Celestial phenomenon, so called by the Magi, according to the Gospel of Matthew. When they saw it at
sunrise and decided that the "king of the Jews" had been born, they came to Jerusalem to worship Him.
They did not find what they were looking for and went to Bethlehem of Judea, where the star showed
them the place where they saw the Holy Family.
Celestial phenomenon, so called by the Magi, according to the Gospel of Matthew. When they saw it at
sunrise and decided that the "king of the Jews" had been born, they came to Jerusalem to worship Him.
They did not find what they were looking for and went to Bethlehem of Judea, where the star showed
them the place where they saw the Holy Family.
The shepherds with she sheep
Te figures of those shepherds who came to the cave to worship the Savior. Typically, one of the
sepherds is depicted with a lamb on his shoulders or in his arms. The lamb in this case is a symbol of
Crist as the Lamb of God.
Te figures of those shepherds who came to the cave to worship the Savior. Typically, one of the
sepherds is depicted with a lamb on his shoulders or in his arms. The lamb in this case is a symbol of
Crist as the Lamb of God.
The angel
The angel announced the birth of the Savior to the shepherds.
The angel announced the birth of the Savior to the shepherds.
Bell Ringing Festival
Bell ringing is a bright symbol of Christmas. You can get acquainted with this ecclesiastical art, listen to
the performances of experienced and very young ringers from all over Russia, and hear classical and
author's melodies at the Bell Ringing Festival.
the performances of experienced and very young ringers from all over Russia, and hear classical and
author's melodies at the Bell Ringing Festival.
Shuya - the capital of Christmas
Learn the history of the ancient town of Shuya, and why Christmas traditions are revived here.
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