​Аtlas Novogo goda i Rojdestva. Samie veselie, vkusnie i prichudlivie prazdnichnie traditsii

Atlas of the New Year and Christmas. The most fun, delicious and whimsical holiday traditions

Book Description
Do you want to impress your family and friends by showing off your knowledge of unique holiday traditions? From this encyclopedia you will learn how fascinating (and sometimes completely insane!) celebrate Christmas in different countries. Did you know that in Guatemala, a series of winter holidays opens with the ritual of burning the devil, and the participants of the festivities set fire to the devil's pinatas? Have you heard about the Yule goat, a brawler and hooligan extorting gifts from the Swedes? Did you know that a bucket of fried chicken from KFC is considered a classic Christmas dinner in Japan? You can read about these and many other charming, funny and strange Christmas traditions in this delightful book. From the author, Christmas celebrations in different countries are as original, diverse and amazing as the people themselves. In this book, I have tried to convey the palette of Christmas in all its diversity and show how one tradition — be it a fancy decoration or an unusual character — can tell a lot about a country or culture. And although my atlas can by no means be considered exhaustive, you will find an entertaining overview of a variety of ways to celebrate a holiday: quiet or extravagant in a family way, full of awe or silly. For whom this book is for those who wait for the New Year and Christmas every year. For those who are interested in the customs of different cultures and how religious rules and rituals are refracted in the light of these customs. For those who are looking for an unusual and bright gift for the New Year.