Do they have a holiday called "Father Frost"? If so, what's that about?
2007-12-07 09:14:12 · 7 answers · asked by Lover of Blue 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
Most Russians are Eastern Orthodox Christians, so they celebrate Christmas on January 7th (because of the Julian calendar that the church uses). This day is more religious and gift-giving is not common.
The bigger holiday in Russia is definitely New Year with gifts, parties and decorated New Year's trees
Father Frost (Ded Moroz) is not a holiday, but a fictional character that brings children gifts (like Santa Claus in the West). Traditionally, it is said that he lives in the city of Ustyug and has a granddaughter that accompanies him in his travels.
2007-12-07 17:43:36 · answer #1 · answered by Misanthropist 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The early Christian Church had no fixed date for Christmas. By some it was observed in May, by some in January and by others combined with Epiphany but all evidence seems agreed that Jesus was not born on December 25th. The reason this date was chosen in western Europe was because the winter solstice was considered the turning point of the year and the Roman festival of the winter solstice was celebrated on December 25th (dies natalis solis invicti). The Celtic and Germanic tribes held this season in veneration from the earliest times and the Norsemen believed their deities were present and active on earth from 25 Dec to 6 Jan. the Eastern Orthodox Church which is also the Greek Church did not have this association.But when you say it is more sensible to celebrate Christmas after the New Year, I am not clear why you suggest that. My suggestion is the Pope and Archbishop of Canterbury and Archbishop of the Eastern Orthodox Church should agree on a compromise and make Christmas Day occur each year in future on January 1st, and so Christmas Eve could be on December 31st, so making December 25th and January 7th in future a normal working day so improving productivity throughout the world.
2016-05-22 01:35:53 · answer #2 · answered by migdalia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes russian people celebrate christmas. russian sant clause is called detmarroz or father frost. for christmas we get candy as presents, and on new years the president makes a 10 minutes speech right before the new year begins :)
im from russia
2007-12-09 10:06:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some Russians celebrate both Western Christmas(Dec 25th New/Gregorian Calendar) and Russian Christmas( Jan 7 New calendar or dec 25th Old/Julain Calendar)
2007-12-07 10:03:03 · answer #4 · answered by James O 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they do. But if they are Muslims (mainly in the south of Russia) then they only celebrate the new year celebration (the 31st of December), which is a secular celebration. Muslims in Russian Federation have their own religious holidays.
2007-12-07 15:35:35 · answer #5 · answered by dolempap 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on a Russian person's religion & beliefs
2007-12-07 09:23:31 · answer #6 · answered by Alex of the Lost Arts 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have no idea
2007-12-10 00:31:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋