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Revival of Traditions
January 5–8
Shuya
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Revival of Traditions
January 5–8
Shuya
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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.
Every year, the Christmas fairy tale comes to
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.
Зимние каникулы — время чудес
To keep the festival atmosphere alive even at home, you can always immerse yourself in it on our
website.
Зимние каникулы — время чудес
The best moments of the “Russian Christmas” festival
New at the festival this year
Light park of Christian art “Way of Light ”
December 25, 2024 - January 20, 2025
Shuya, square on Lenin Square
Installations from the artists of the After the Icon project explore contemporary Christian art, inviting
viewers to consider how traditional religious imagery can be reimagined through new art forms and
technologies.
Excursions
“Promenade Theater"
January 5 - 8, 2025, 6+
Promenade Theater invites you to an unusual immersive tour of the historical center of Shuya. You will
hear the history and see it with your own eyes - the pages of the past will come to life in mini-
performances. Famous in the history of Russia, interesting facts about Shuya and its inhabitants, ancient
traditions and the Christmas holiday! Intertwining the past and the present - the route of the Promenade
Theater will pass through old mansions, museums and houses significant for Shuya.
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This year the Russian Christmas Festival warms us with a wonderful novelty - a collection of Christmas
tales written by the winners of the creative competition!
The book “The Miracle of Christmas: children's tales”
“Christmas Lectionary”
A Christmas lectorium designed for listeners with different levels of church attendance. Lectures, talks,
musical lectures. Thanks to musical compositions the audience will plunge into the past, learn how our
ancestors celebrated holidays. There will also be excerpts of biblical stories.
Christmas program at the House of Culture
Christmas program of performances by Shuya collectives, a word about God of the Shuya Diocese. This
year 2 headliners of the festival will give charity concerts:
  • Sretensky Monastery Choir
  • Performances of the Makarskiye spouses - singers “Live Concert”
January 7,8, 2025
Master classes at the Merchant's Shchekoldin Estate
Exciting Christmas-themed master classes are waiting for you at the festival
New at the festival this year
5−8 january 2025, 12:00 — 17:00
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.
About 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.
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Artists Sergey and Tamara Krylov, Palekh
Nativity creche
Click on any figure to see a description of Christmas character
How was the nativity scene created?
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 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.
The Angel

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 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.
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.
The Angel

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
How was the nativity scene created?
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 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.
The Angel

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 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.
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.
The Angel

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
How was the nativity scene created?
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 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.
The Angel

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 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.
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.
The Angel

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
How was the nativity scene created?
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 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.
The angel

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 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.
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.
The angel

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.
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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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