As you know, Santa Claus is a lonely man (there is no reliable information about his wife and children), but the granddaughter still has a miraculous way appeared.
And she lives either far, nor closely in her maiden terme in the city of Kostroma, which is next to the Great Ustyug.
Our path lies there. We harness in Sani a fun three horses (no, still, probably, we will go on the train or fly on the plane, and maybe we will swim on the ship) and go back to the fascinating trip: in the New Year's holiday and fairy tale.
But, before we cross the threshold of the fabulous Snow Maiden's threshold, we will try to understand: where the Snow Maiden appeared and how she became granddaughter's grandfather of Santa Claus.
History Snow Maiden
Many researchers find the signs of modern Snow Maiden in the very distant past and associate its appearance and with old religious rites, and from the pagan goddess of death, winter and night Moran, find similarities in the ancient Greek mythology and culture of other countries and peoples.
But, be that as it may, already in the 19th century, the image of Snow Maiden as girls born from the snow was known in many legends. A summary of it appear in the explanatory dictionary. Delia, and in studies of the collector of Russian folklore A.N. . Afanasyev.
Evidence of the birth of Snow Maiden, supported by documented, can be considered two events in the cultural life of Russia.
This is a play "Snow Maiden", written in 1873 by the Russian writer A.N.ostrovsky, and sounded a little later (in 1882) the Opera "Snow Maiden" of Roman Corsakov.
Opera had a great success. Snow Maiden loved for tenderness, beauty, dedication (for love she breaks up with life and melts with the first rays of the spring sun).
The image of Snow Maiden began to be used in scenarios for children's holidays, including for Christmas trees.
But the post-revolutionary struggle with religion did its job. In the end, in 1929, the celebration of Christmas and the Christmas holidays, respectively, was officially forbidden.
All attributes of this holiday (Christmas tree, Santa Claus and Snow Maiden) "left" in a deep underground.
But the Russian soul always demanded a holiday. And, probably, considering that the tradition of celebrating Christmas holidays to be completely eradicated, the Soviet ideologues were established in return for Christmas to celebrate the New Year.
And in 1937, a Snow Maiden appears on New Year's Eve celebration in the Moscow House of Unions, which since that time becomes his faithful companion and one of the main characters on the New Year holiday.
So you can consider the appearance of the Snow Maiden next to Santa Claus Pure Russian know-how. None of the countries (with the same holiday attributes - Christmas trees, Santa Claus, adapted to the culture of each country), there is no such character like a Snow Maiden.
The image of Snow Maiden was carefully thought out, well-known Russian artists N.K. Ryrich, M.A.Vrubel, V.M.vasnets participated in its creation.
In short, this is the story. And this is a topic for a big and time-consuming research.
We now have nothing to do. After all, we are in a hurry for a holiday. And most importantly - not be late to visit the Snow Maiden.
Not far from the mountains of the New Year. And then the obedient granddaughter and the faithful companion of the old Santa Claus leaves his fabulous tales and will celebrate guests with him in his residence in Veliky Ustyug.
Where does the Snow Maiden live?
And again the question: why the Snow Maiden settled in Kostroma - in this small old city on the Volga?
Probably because it is not very far from the residence of her grandfather (my version).
But, in fact, the story of this fabulous tale is as follows.
Many explain this by the fact that the image of the Snow Maiden is associated with the ancient rite of the funeral of Kostroma and the fact that it was in these places a Russian writer A.N.ostrovsky created the famous play "Snow Maiden".
Later in 1968, when it was intended to make a film about the Snow Maiden, the place for filming was chosen place nearby from the city of Kostroma. Here was built the village of Berertevka (well, of course, it was wooden scenery).
After the end of the decoration surveys were transferred to Kostroma, where the park "Berendevka" appeared from that time and drain Snow Maiden.
In Kostroma, the program "Fabulous Kostroma - Motherland Snow Maiden" was developed. The day of her birth was named date - April 4. And since 2009, in these places, the birthday of Snow Maiden is celebrated annually.
So the accommodation of the Snow Maiden in these places is completely legal and reasonable indisputable arguments.
What does the Snow Maiden do in his fabulous terme?
Have you ever thought about where you live and what is the granddaughter of Santa Claus after the end of the New Year holidays?
With my grandfather, everything seems to be clear, he leaves even further north on the top three of his dick horses.
What to do the Snow Maiden? After all, do not melt every time with the onset of warm days?
But no, she returns to his fabulous terme and worries tirelessly there, engaged in their daily affairs with his assistants before the next arrival of the grandfather and the celebration of the New Year.
And you need to do a lot of different things: to visit your friends - to go in the spring to visit Kimikore Vyatka, in the summer it is necessary to visit Berendeya in Pereslavl-Zalessky, in the fall, you need to prepare well for a trip to Karelia to Olonetsky games of Santa Morozov and the birthday of your favorite grandfather. Well, even talk about winter and not worth it - the hottest time.
And all year round, Snow Maiden welcomes guests together with his assistants to Domiovichi, the house, which in his temme.
Fabulous yard Snow Maiden
In Kostroma, on the banks of the Volga among wooden carved houses at ul. Camp, 38 located a whole fabulous town.
The hotel "Snow Maiden" is waiting here, and hungry - the restaurant "Metelitsa". And, of course, the goal of our journey is a fairy-tale yard of Snow Maiden with a wooden teremk with carved platbands and a porch and a fluffy christmas tree in the center.
The feeling of magic create a huge stone in the yard, a kind of fabulous landmark, a slide with which you can move with a breeze on wooden sledding, a mini-bell with small bells.
And within you awaits the real miracle.
Trying tour
The hostess herself will meet you, will introduce his fabulous friends, he will spend according to its horrors and a false.
Turning out of the room to the room, you will visit the puppet view in Svetlice, the Snow Maiden herself will tell about how she lives in his teremka, what it does and what magic items help her to work wonders. Next, you will learn a lot of interesting about the life and origin of the Snow Maiden from the ancient myths and legends and get acquainted with the crafts of talented Kostroma kids.
Visiting an ice room
You can imagine that suddenly, among the summer heat, you get into the room, where the real frost reary (the temperature is always minus 14)?
Yes it is possible. Among the surprises who prepared the Snow Maiden for their guests - a room that is made of ice. And here are icy not only walls, but also dishes, decorations, sculptures. And the Ural craftsmen created all this beauty.
And for the guests do not frozen, they are invited to enjoy various fabulous drinks: children are a sweet magic cocktail, well, and adults are served in ice charges.
Well, of course, there without warm felt boots and warm clothes not to get.
Snow Mary Movement - Gaming Fresh Air Program
Cheerful pastime in the fresh air on the farm Snow Maiden. Her assistants - fabulous houses with their games, jokes, additives and dances will be freezed by everyone. There will be no bored.How much does it cost?
Great news - Prices last year.
Prices for New Year season 2016-2017:
Visiting an ice room with a treat- Adults - 350 rubles
- Children from 3 years and older - 175 rubles
- Children under 3 years old - free
Trying tour of Snow Maiden with puppet representation
- Adults - 250 rubles
- Children from 3 years and older - 200 rubles
- Children under 3 years old - free
Gaming program on Snow Mary Movement (for groups from 10 people)
- Adults - 170 rubles
- Children from 3 years and older - 120 rubles
- Children under 3 years old - free
For some categories (disabled, large families, war veterans) - 20% discount.
How to book an excursion?
The official site of the fairy tale terme of Snow Maiden in Kostroma: Teremsnegurochki.ru.
Book time for visiting (December-January) can be:
- By phone: (4942) 42-66-42
- by e-mail [email protected]
- Turning to the address: Kostroma, ul. Camp, 38.
How does the fabulous timing of the Snow Maiden work?
- And winter and summer (year-round)
- Daily from 10.00 to 18.00
What else to see in Kostroma?
If you find yourself in this glorious city and stay a little more, you can see a lot of interesting things.
Let's start with the fact that Kostroma is an old Russian city, founded in the 12th century and first mentioned in the annals in 1213. In the 13th and 14th centuries, he was the center of the specific Kostroma principality.
It is located on the banks of the Volga River, 301 km from Moscow, has the status of the "historical" city and is included in the Golden Ring of Russia.
In the historic center of the city, the buildings of the classicism of the end of 18-19 centuries are well preserved.
And from earlier buildings are interesting for monastic and church buildings. The most famous: Holy Trinity Ipatiev Monastery (visiting for free, except for an excursion to the Church Historical and Archaeological Museum) and the Epiphany Monastery (acting).
And also - a zoo located on the territory of Berendevka Park, Wooden Architecture Museum, Monument and Museum of Ivan Susanin, the Church of the Resurrection on Debra.
In fact, various monuments and museums in the city are a lot, I only called some of them.
And, as always, at last a few tips:
- Wishing to meet with the Snow Maiden and her friends are a lot. Notify you in advance about your desire to visit these places. How to do this, I already told (by email, on the phone, on the official website)
- In order not to miss in Kostroma (the tour of the Terem will take, about two o'clock), you need to think in advance about some more entertainment for children
- Do not try to "disassemble" the Snow Maiden on souvenirs (tear off the bead from the costume, pull for the braid, remove the hat)
And I want to reveal another little secret: for those who really want to become a snow maiden, there is very simple (well, maybe a little magical) way. To do this, just need to take part in the annual competition of Snow Maiden, which takes place in Kostroma.
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