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Ded Moroz (aka Grandfather Frost, Russia’s version of Santa Claus) had god-like status in the Soviet Union. When it came to Christmas gift ideas, most children thought the sky was the limit for Soviet Ded Moroz. While some kids were not afraid to ask for anything, others simply expected Grandfather Frost to play it by […]
How Soviet Russia Banished Their Version of Santa Claus, Then Brought Him Back to Spread Communist Cheer Time 12/24/2020 Madeline Roache © Misha Japardze — AFP via Getty Images President Vladimir Putin (L) is seen with a man dressed up as Ded Moroz, the Russian equivalent of Santa Claus, at Ded Moroz's palace in Veliky Ustyug, in the Vologda region, about 650 kilometers north of Moscow on 7 January 2008. Around the world there are different versions of the jolly, bearded man who gives gifts to children in December or, in some countries, January. Unlike the bloated, red-...
Christmas Traditions From 17 Countries Around The World Dec.21.2020 Many are familiar with time-honored Christmas traditions in the U.S. such as putting up lights and colored decorations, having Christmas trees and nativity scenes, attending religious celebrations such as candlelit services or Midnight Mass, and, of course, making plans for Santa Clausâs visit. By the way, you can even track Santa as he makes his rounds thanks to the annual North American Aerospace Defense Command tracker! But how is Christmas celebrated around the world? Although some countries have very similar ways of...
14 WEIRDEST Russian Santas (PHOTOS) Russia Beyond These fairy-tale characters traditionally present New Year gifts and entertain kids, but in this list, something went wrong. 1. Russia’s Santa is called Ded Moroz (“Father Frost”) and he shows up everywhere with his granddaughter Snegurochka (“Snow Maiden”). In this duo she looks very strong. Maybe because it’s a boy? Natalia Seliverstova/Sputnik Ilya Naimushin/Sputnik Rostislav Netisov/Sputnik Vitaly Ankov/Sputnik 5. These New...
LONDON, ONT. -- Even though it's his busiest time of year, Santa himself couldn't give up the chance to be a part of Meet your Neighbour! Known by many names around the world, Santa Claus, is getting ready for Christmas Eve. "Of course I work all year round, but December 24 is when it all comes together," Santa told me during our brief but informative chat. He goes by many names around the world; Father Christmas (English), Kris Kringle (American English), Père Noël/Papa Noël, Papa Noel (Spanish), Weihnachtsmann (German), Papai Noel (Portuguese), Ded Moroz (Russian), Noel Baba (Tur...