Christmas story, or children not allowed in

We will go for a walk in fabulous St. Petersburg and learn the history of Christmas, which originated in our city three centuries ago.

Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of the modern city, but move in time from the history of Peter I to the Soviet period.

Learn stories about how:

• How did the tradition of celebrating Christmas and New Year and who stood at the origins of these holidays?
• The first tree appeared in St. Petersburg
• Where did they come from and where did they sell them?
• What gifts to give to children on Christmas
• Why children were not allowed to decorate the tree
• How did Grandpa Frost and Snow Maiden appear?
• What festive pleasures were popular in the imperial family and other St. Petersburgers in the XIX century
• What dishes were served on the festive table
• How did the first Christmas cards appear and how many hours did they take in St. Petersburg before the revolution?
• And many other boring stories.

We will walk from Ostrovsky Square to the Christmas market on Novo-Manezh Square, warm up with warm tea or gel, take atmospheric photos and continue walking along the small streets of the center, past those places where St. Petersburgers celebrated, walked, bought gifts before the revolution. On the way, we will look at a cup of coffee in a cozy store, warm up, if desired - we can buy souvenirs for our loved ones. And we will finish our walk on Palace Square, near the main Christmas tree of St. Petersburg.

Fantastic charge of positivity and joy from winter Petersburg is guaranteed to you

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