In the days of the Soviet Union, Christmas was not celebrated very much. New Year was the important time - when 'Father Frost' brought presents to children. With the fall of Communism, Christmas can be openly celebrated - either on December 25th; or more often on January 7th. This unusual date is because the Russian Orthodox Church uses the old 'Julian' calendar for religious celebration days. Special Christmas food includes cakes, pies and 'meat dumplings'.
My goodness...you have a LOT of "knee" friends where you are now resting, don't you?
ReplyDeleteI had no idea that the Russia Meat Dumplings were a Christmas staple there. I've had them before because a student brought me some to try.
ReplyDeleteNote: I am a friend of Gene Black, and I read his post, which led me here. :)
Hello, Nick.....Gene is sending people over here again. I told him I come here regularly and am a follower already, but I promised him I'd come and say hello again today, so....
ReplyDeleteHELLO, NICK!!! :-)
Gene sent me and I'm glad he did - !! Very interesting! My grandmother had a lamp in her living room when I was little - I always thought it was driftwood - now, I know it was a cypress knee!! Wonder what ever happened to it.....................
ReplyDeleteLos habia visto antes, tambien como la amiga anterior con una lámpara.
ReplyDeleteSe que en una limpieza de garage mi madre se deshizo de ella, en fin.... falta de conocimiento nomas.
Gene Black sent me here to see your work and win your give a way! I would be honored.
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I'm enjoying reading your blog. :) We don't have anything like this down under (Australia) at least not as far as I know... Fascinating!
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