Йдуть свята. Про Різдво, святого Миколая й новорічні традиції на світі

Can you imagine a winter without Christmas, full of aromas, flavors and unforgettable traditions? Of course not!

But do you really know them all and are they the same all over the world? Read and find out! Here you will find answers to the question: why is Christmas mostly celebrated on December 25? Why are Christmas markets organized? Do all children receive their gifts on the same day? Why do we decorate the Christmas tree? Who invented the first glass Christmas tree toys? Why do they build Christmas nativity scenes, etc.

In addition, from this book you will learn about Christmas plants, the first star and even about Ebenezer Scrooge and the Nutcracker.

You will get to know the carols of our closest neighbors, a section on Hanukkah, popular Christmas songs and movies, an unusual torchlight procession, the most famous New Year's concert and Chinese New Year!