Russian Christmas 2010

On January 7th, Sophie and I celebrated Russian Christmas. I was so sick, so I didn't get to do everything I wanted. It was just me, Sophie and my mom celebrating. To the best of my ability and knowledge, I tried to honor this Russian celebration. Sophie and I plan to celebrate Russian Christmas each year.


The traditional table set up:
The white table cloth represents Jesus' swaddling.
The candle symbolizes Jesus as the Light of the World.
The hay symbolizes the poverty of the Manger.
The bread symbolizes the Bread of Life.
The honey & garlic represent the sweetness and bitterness of life.



Me and Sophie about to celebrate Russian style



Sophie dipping the bread in the honey - the sweetness of life

Sophie in her traditional Russian attire.

It just about doesn't fit her anymore.

Her Russian Christmas gifts:

Russia Barbie

Cheburashka - a popular Russian cartoon character

A Russian to English Talking Dictionary

Grandfather Frost Book - in Russian

Winnie the Pooh book - in Russian