Под светом звёзд, в тиши ночной,
Рождается Младенец святой,
Снегом крыты лес и поля,
Светит Вифлеемская звезда.
Святая ночь, в сердце мир и свет,
В этот час святой дадим завет,
Святая ночь, с небес благословение,
Мир и радость — наше упование.
Звонят колокола в тиши зимы,
Молитвы к небу, тепло семьи,
Свет свечей горит, радость в доме есть,
В этот вечер благодати — в сердце наша честь.
В снегах рождается путь спасения,
В небесах сияет звезда благословения,
В эту ночь святую найдём ответ,
В сердце каждом Бог даёт завет.
Святая ночь, в сердце мир и свет,
В этот час святой дадим завет,
Святая ночь, с небес благословение,
Мир и радость — наше упование.
Святая ночь,
Свет и упование.
Christmas in Russia, known as "Рождество" (Rozhdestvo), is celebrated on January 7th due to the Russian Orthodox Church following the Julian calendar. Unlike Western Christmas, which is more secularized, Christmas in Russia is deeply religious and revolves around attending church services. The period leading up to Christmas is marked by a strict fasting period, which ends on Christmas Eve. On this night, families gather for a festive meal called "Holy Supper," which traditionally consists of 12 dishes representing the 12 apostles. Popular dishes include "kutya" (a sweet porridge made of wheat or barley), borscht, and fish. After this meal, families often attend a long, solemn church service that stretches past midnight.
In addition to the religious aspects, Russian Christmas is filled with folklore and festive traditions. "Ded Moroz" (Grandfather Frost) and his granddaughter, "Snegurochka" (The Snow Maiden), bring gifts to children, a tradition similar to Santa Claus in the West. However, gift-giving typically happens on New Year's Eve rather than Christmas Day. While Christmas trees (called "yolka") are part of the holiday decor, they are more prominently used for New Year’s celebrations. Following Christmas, the Russian holiday season continues until January 19th with "Svyatki," a period of feasts, fortune-telling, and celebrations.
Music plays an important role in Russian Christmas, with traditional carols and hymns sung in churches and homes. These songs often have deep religious meanings, focusing on the nativity and Christian values. Alongside these, there are also more modern Russian Christmas songs that blend folk elements with the festive spirit.
(In the Forest a Fir Tree Was Born): While technically a New Year’s song, this folk classic is often associated with the Christmas season in Russia. It tells the story of a fir tree growing in the forest and is beloved by children and adults alike.
(Good Evening to You): This is a Ukrainian Christmas carol that has become popular in Russian Orthodox celebrations. Sung during the Christmas Eve service, the song wishes blessings and good tidings to all. Its melodious and solemn nature captures the essence of the holiday.
Known internationally as "Carol of the Bells," this song has Slavic origins and is associated with the celebration of the New Year in Ukraine and Russia. Its cheerful melody is symbolic of the hope and joy that the season brings.
(Troparion of the Nativity): This traditional Orthodox hymn is sung during church services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. It glorifies the birth of Christ and is an integral part of the religious observance of the holiday in Russia.
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