Russian New Year
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Russian New Year
RUSSIAN LAPPS New years day is a solar festival here : the sun is encouraged to spend longer in the sky by games and ceremonies
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Ceremonies Encouraged Festival Lapps Longer Regional Solar Spend Games Year
EDITORS COMMENTS
New Year's Day in Russia: A Solar Festival Celebrated with Historical Regional Customs and Games New Year's Day, celebrated on January 1st, is a significant solar festival in Russia. This ancient tradition is deeply rooted in the country's history, with the people encouraging the sun to spend longer hours in the sky to herald the arrival of a new year. The celebration is marked by various regional customs and games that reflect the rich cultural heritage of this vast and diverse country. In this photograph, we witness a scene from a New Year's Day celebration in Russia. The image, taken in the early 20th century, depicts a group of Lapps, an indigenous people of northern Europe, participating in a traditional game. Dressed in their colorful and intricately designed clothing, the Lapps are seen playing a game that involves tossing a wooden disk or "tossing the log." This game is believed to bring good luck and prosperity for the coming year. The Lapps, who have a strong connection to the natural world, have long celebrated the changing of the seasons and the solstices and equinoxes. New Year's Day, with its emphasis on the return of the sun, is a particularly important time for them. The photograph captures the spirit of community and joy that characterizes this ancient and meaningful celebration. As the sun sets on the old year and rises on the new, Russians of all backgrounds come together to celebrate this solar festival. From the far reaches of Siberia to the bustling streets of Moscow, the traditions and games may vary, but the shared desire to welcome the sun and the new year with joy and enthusiasm remains a constant. This photograph offers a glimpse into the historical and cultural significance of New Year's Day in Russia, a time of hope, renewal, and unity.
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