When is Santa's birthday. About the birthday of the Russian Santa Claus for children
I use this material for self-education and a part for talking with children about the holiday Father Frost's Birthday.
Target: introducing children to national Russian traditions;
emotionally prepare children for the celebration of the New Year.
Good Santa Claus, cotton beard!
Well, it's time to wish you a happy birthday!
Santa Claus is our native fairy-tale hero, famous not only for his kindness, but also for his fabulous congratulations. Hooray! You can also congratulate him. After all, he has his own birthday!
A little history of the holiday.
Under the influence of Christianity, which fought against Slavic paganism, the original image of the Snow Grandfather was distorted (like all other Slavic gods), and Morozko began to be represented as an evil and cruel pagan deity, the Great Elder of the North, the lord of the icy cold and snowstorm, who froze people. This was also reflected in Nekrasov's poem "Frost - Red Nose", where Frost kills a poor young peasant widow in the forest, leaving her young children orphans.
With the weakening of the influence of Christianity in Russia in the late XIX - early XX century, the image of Morozko began to soften. Santa Claus first appeared at Christmas in 1910, but did not become widespread.
In Soviet times, after the rejection of the ideas of Christianity, a new image of Santa Claus was spread: he appeared to children on New Year's Eve and gave gifts; this image was created by Soviet filmmakers in the 1930s.
In December 1935, Stalin's comrade-in-arms, member of the Presidium of the Central Executive Committee of the USSR Pavel Postyshev published an article in the Pravda newspaper, where he proposed organizing a New Year celebration for children. A children's New Year's party was organized in Kharkov. Some modern illiterate historians accuse Stalin of inconsistency for not destroying Santa Claus, since Santa Claus, in their opinion, is a "children's god."
He comes to the holiday with his divine granddaughter - the Snow Maiden. The modern collective image of Santa Claus is based on the hagiography of St. Nicholas, as well as descriptions of the ancient Slavic deities Pozvizd, Zimnik and Korochun. Unfortunately, all the ancient myths and legends of the Slavs were destroyed after forced Christianization, therefore we know practically nothing about the ancient Slavic beliefs and traditions (see "Problems of studying paganism in Russia").
The peculiar nature of the interpretation in Christianity of pagan deities (religious competitors of Christianity, albeit beloved by the people, whom the clergy certainly represented as extremely evil and cruel) determined the behavior of Santa Claus inspired by the clergy - after the introduction of Christianity in Russia, he began to collect sacrifices - to steal naughty children and take them to bag. Such a church interpretation made it possible to inspire rejection of pagan gods from childhood.
However, over time, after the introduction of restrictions on the irreconcilable ideology of Christianity and the spread of later post-Christian humanistic traditions, Father Frost, in the view of Russians, became kinder and began to give gifts to children himself.
This image was finally formalized in the USSR: the ancient Slavic God Santa Claus became a symbol of the most beloved national holiday - the New Year.
The professional holiday of Santa Clauses is celebrated every last Sunday of August.
November 18 is considered to be the official birthday of Santa Claus. This date is timed to coincide with the onset of frost in the homeland of the birthday boy, in Veliky Ustyug, and was chosen by the children themselves back in 2005. On this day, festivities are held in V. Ustyug, guests from all over the world are invited, and they even organize the reception of congratulations through a special mailbox.
Address for letters: 162340, Russia,
Vologda region, the city of Veliky Ustyug,
house of Santa Claus
FOLDER MOVE
In Russia, relatively recently, Grandfather Frost was given a fiefdom and built a wooden tower in Veliky Ustyug, not far from Vologda.
Veliky Ustyug is located in the northeast of the Vologda Oblast. This is an ancient city founded in 1147, the birthplace of Russian explorers Yerofei Khabarov, Semyon Dezhnev, Fedot Popov.
Veliky Ustyug is a beautiful city - an open-air museum, one of the oldest cities in the Russian North, which has preserved a rich cultural heritage.
Since 1999, it has been declared the birthplace of the All-Russian Santa Claus.
The fabulous palace, built in 1998, is located 15 km from the town on the banks of the Sukhona River.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDPA!!!
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History taken from wikipedia.org
Every year in Russia they celebrate a fabulous holiday - the name day of Grandfather Frost, which falls at the beginning of the calendar winter.
History
In 1998, a project was launched for tourists called Veliky Ustyug - the birthplace of Father Frost. The initiator of this project was the former mayor of Moscow Yu. Luzhkov. The date of birth is not associated with any historical events. During the discussions, it was decided to stop at the date of November 18, since the first severe frosts begin in the city approximately from this date. "House of Santa Claus" in Veliky Ustyug was opened for the New Year in 1999.
The duality of finding the House in different places was explained by the fact that Grandfather Frost is a wizard and he can be in several places at the same time.
Thanks to the project, the economy of Veliky Ustyug has been greatly developed, and this has been influenced by:
- opening of new train routes from the capital and major cities;
- increase in the number of tourists for 3 years by 16 times;
- decrease in unemployment;
- growth in trade.
Officially, the holiday began to be celebrated only in 2005. All solemn events on the occasion of the name day are usually celebrated in Veliky Ustyug.
Traditions
Santa Claus's birthday is a great celebration of magic, fairy tales, fun and fulfillment of desires. On November 18, his friends and colleagues from all over the world come to his house.
On the central square of the town, a magnificent Christmas tree is set up, which is considered the first in Russia. Holiday lights are lit on it and the fun begins. In dances and round dances, the entire assembled company moves to the residence.
On this holiday, Father Frost's mail begins to operate. You can contact him in several ways:
- A box is placed on the square where everyone can drop a letter with congratulations and wishes for the New Year.
- For those who are especially lazy, you can write an e-mail message, but it will not be so colorful and spectacular.
- All letters necessarily reach the recipient, as evidenced by immediate responses.
- A telephone line opens, through which you can personally talk to a magical character.
The Russian guardian of the New Year has a birthday much earlier than his foreign counterparts. Therefore, after the holiday, Santa Claus goes to visit his colleagues abroad with congratulations. To make sure that all corners of Russia are prepared for the New Year, after business visits, he goes on a trip around the country.
If you believe his birth certificate, then his name is Grandfather, his last name is Frost; date of birth - November 18; year of birth is unknown. Approximately around the year 0 AD. Place of birth, patronymic, religion unknown. To be honest, the date of birth of Santa Claus is unknown, it was invented by kids.
Why is Santa Claus's birthday in November?
It is believed that it is on November 18 that the real calendar winter begins, which means that it was on such a day that the real Santa Claus could have been born. As mentioned above, his place of birth is also unknown and it is generally accepted that he was born in Veliky Ustyug, so the main celebrations on the occasion of his birth take place in this town.
From November 18, a special Santa Claus mailbox opens, into which everyone can throw a congratulation. Santa Claus is the main tourist feature of Veliky Ustyug, so crowds of tourists with congratulations begin to arrive in the city on the eve of his birthday.
True, now, in order to congratulate Santa Claus on his birthday, it is not necessary to write paper letters and personally visit him, it is enough to write a letter of congratulations and send it to his e-mail. It may not be as effective, but it is intelligible.
The postal service of Santa Claus will definitely process your letter and deliver it to the birthday man. Moreover, for some time now, everyone can personally call Santa Claus by phone.
Santa Claus's birthday: the great "session"
On November 18, on his birthday, Santa Claus receives not only numerous friends and guests, but also his relatives. Finnish Joulupukki, English and American Santa Claus, Yakut Grandfather Chiskhan, Pakkaine from Karelia, Mikulash from the Czech Republic and many others come to him for the holiday.
A holiday comes to Veliky Ustyug, and more than a month earlier than in the rest of the world. Dancing, festive concerts begin on the central square of the city, a beautiful Christmas tree stands in the center and the hero of the occasion, Santa Claus, appears for the first time.
When is Father Frost's birthday celebrated?
Every year, on November 18, on the first day of the calendar winter, all of Russia and the world celebrate Father Frost's Birthday - the Birthday of winter and everyone's favorite holiday!
Santa Claus is a character famous not only for kindness, but also for his fabulous congratulations. However, you can also congratulate him. After all, he has his own birthday.
November 18 is considered to be the official birthday of Santa Claus. This date is timed to coincide with the onset of frost in the homeland of the birthday boy, in Veliky Ustyug, and was chosen by the children themselves back in 2005. On this day, festivities are held in V. Ustyug, guests from all over the world are invited, and they even organize the reception of congratulations through a special mailbox. The hero of the occasion is honored even by his foreign "colleagues" - Santa Claus from America, Joulupukki from Finland, Per Noel from France and others.
Santa Claus's birthday is a wonderful holiday that returns to childhood, gives joy to everyone - young and old, makes you dream and believe in the fulfillment of desires.
Santa Claus's birthday: the history of the holiday
On November 18, Russia officially celebrates Father Frost's birthday. What is the age of the winter wizard is not known for certain, but it is certain that it is more than 2000 years old. The children themselves came up with the date of birth of Father Frost, since it is on November 18 that real winter comes into its own in his patrimony - in Veliky Ustyug, and frosts hit. Interestingly, in 1999 Veliky Ustyug was officially named the birthplace of the Russian Father Frost.
Birthday of Santa Claus
Father Frost's birthday has been celebrated since 2005. It was then that the date was officially announced and put into circulation. Why was this number chosen? The thing is that at this time the first severe frosts begin in Veliky Ustyug. By the way, modern Santa Claus has to keep up with the times, so he also masters new technologies - now he receives letters from children by e-mail, and also blogs on social networks and communicates with his colleagues on a cell phone.
Despite the fact that the date is very young and not everyone knows about it yet, everyone is familiar with the character himself. Plus, the history of this wizard goes into the distant past. It is complex and interesting, because after the revolution at the beginning of the last century, for several years, the personality of Grandfather Frost was completely banned.
Holiday Birthday of Santa Claus: script
Target: Introduce children to the holiday Santa Claus's birthday , history and traditions of the holiday.
Tasks: Continue to form the ability to perform movements corresponding to the text.
Develop the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
Develop imagination and creativity.
Create a festive atmosphere.
preliminary work: Talk about Santa Claus , looking at illustrations depicting Santa Claus, making souvenirs, learning songs, dances, poems.
Benefits, attributes: snowballs, hoops, balls, felt boots, mailbox, Santa Claus costume, CD with musical records, treats, outfits for snowmen, snowflakes.
Leading: Who is on the New Year's holiday,
He gives us gifts.
He has a red nose
Is this grandpa? -
Children: Freezing.
Leading: Guys, do you think Santa Claus has a holiday - a birthday?
Answers.
Educator: Our beloved Grandfather celebrates his holiday - November 18th. In the home of Santa Claus , frosts come in Veliky Ustyug on his birthday . On Father Frost's birthday, festivities are organized in Veliky Ustyug, guests from all over the world are invited, and even congratulations are received through a special mailbox.
Let's celebrate with you too. But what is a holiday without a birthday? Let's call Santa Claus and start the holiday.
Children call Grandfather Frost, but appears .... The Snow Queen.
The Snow Queen: I see fun here, and I hear ringing laughter.
I do not tolerate idleness and do not like fun.
I am the Snow Queen of cold and ice
I command the winds and snows!
On what occasion are you having so much fun?
Leading: Hello, Snow Queen, we invited Grandfather Frost to visit, it's his birthday, we wanted to congratulate him.
The Snow Queen: How's the birthday? Why didn't Grandpa call me? I won't let Santa Claus visit you.
Leading: What are you doing, I wonder?
The music of a blizzard sounds, the Snow Queen, as if conjuring, calls:
My dear friend, forest villain,
Block all roads, block all paths,
And don't let Grandfather Frost to the guys! Ha-ha-ha! (Walks aside.)
Leading: Guys, oh, the Snow Queen swept the road for us, but let's all work together, clear it together?
A game"Let's clear the road".
There are snowballs on the floor in two hoops, the children line up in 2 teams, on a signal they pass the snowballs to each other, the team that frees the hoop from the snowballs first wins.
Leading: The road is free! Let's call Santa Claus now.
Children name is Grandpa.
The Snow Maiden appears.
Snow Maiden: Hey kids, kids
Both girls and boys
Well, listen to the decree,
Do it this very hour!
We publicly announce
What do we celebrate today
To the whole earth to surprise
Santa Claus birthday!
sends out invitations
We invite him to visit.
Everyone is surprised
Celebrate birthday!
Santa Claus appears.
Santa Claus: Hey, I'm coming, I'm coming!
Hello children,
I am very happy today
And I'm friends with the guys
I won't freeze anyone
I won't catch a cold.
I flew on the wings of the wind
Many thousands of kilometers
Over frozen seas
Over forests and fields.
I was in a hurry, guys, to you,
My little friends!
Presenter: Very much waiting, Santa Claus,
We have you for the evening!
How happy is everyone
Long-awaited meeting!
Your birthday, we celebrate today.
And we are gifts to you
We are happy to give…
Each group congratulates Santa Claus and gives him a gift.
Snow Maiden: Come on, get up in a circle,
Louder, music, play
Santa Claus all today
We will bake a loaf!
round dance"Loaf", R. n. p., rep. 2-3 p.
On Morozov's birthday
We baked a loaf:
Here is such a height (raise your hands up)
Here is such a low (sit down, touch the floor with your hands)
This is the width (participants step aside)
Here is such a dinner (converge to the center of the circle)
Loaf, loaf (everyone clap their hands)
Whom do you love, choose!
Grandfatherfreezing: I love, of course, everyone,
And here…. Girls
Most!
Then ... the boys.
Grandfatherfreezing: Tell me what kind of weirdo
And day and night wears a tailcoat,
Spends his life among the ice floes
Everyone knows him, he...
Children: Penguin.
Santa Claus: Of course, these are my penguin friends! They gave you a big hello and this ball.
Relay game"Funny Penguins"
2 teams of 4 people participate.
Holding the ball between their legs, the first children, on a signal, move to the pins, then take the ball in their hands, run to their team and pass the ball to the next participant.
Santa Claus: I think the penguins liked the way you played.
Snow Maiden: Guys, what do you think is Santa's favorite shoes?
Answer.
Snow Maiden: That's right Valenki.
Relay "Running in felt boots" I encourage parents to play.
Santa Claus: Well, well done parents, they played from the heart ...
Music game (for children)
You rather get up in a circle,
Yes, repeat after me!
(The musical game "Christmas Trees" or "We will go left now ...")
Guys! My game is called "Christmas trees-stumps". When I say "Christmas trees" - you stretch to your full height and raise your hands up. So! .. And when I say "stumps" - quickly squat and hug your knees with your hands. Like this!.
Snow Maiden: Grandfather Frost, my snowflake helpers and I have prepared a gift for you.
Snowflakes and wind game.
Snowflakes, snowflakes fly in the wind.
Snowflakes, snowflakes want to land. (Running in circles.)
And the wind keeps blowing stronger and stronger. (Wave your hands to the left - to the right.)
Snowflakes are spinning faster and faster (Turns around.)
Suddenly the wind died down, it became quiet all around. (Running to the Snow Maiden).
Snowflakes flocked into a big snowball! (Sit down near the Snow Maiden)
Snow Maiden: We also offer to play with snowflakes.
Competition "Breath of winter"
To conduct this competition, you will need to stock up on large snowflakes cut out of paper - their participants in mini-competitions will blow off the table. There should be three to five players, preferably both boys and girls. Rules of the competition: lying on the table, as at the start, snowflakes need to be blown off the surface of the table. However, the winner is not the one who quickly removes his snowflake from the table, but the one whose snowflake is the last to fall on the floor. Thus, before the “start”, small players need to be hinted that the snowflake should float a little in the air.
The Snow Queen: You are playing here without me. I’m going to freeze you all right now, turn you into icicles…
Santa Claus: Snow Queen, maybe stop quarreling, let's better live together, have fun celebrating the holiday, have fun and play, I suppose it's boring to sit in the palace alone?
The Snow Queen: Okay, I agree, world! I congratulate you on your birthday, and I want to give you a game.
Game "Ice cream"(2 large waffle cones are made of thick paper, the children run in turn and put one snowball made of cotton wool and gauze into the cone, when the cone is full, the ice cream is ready).
Presenter: Santa Claus, do you have helpers? Guys, what are the names of Grandpa's helpers?
Answers.
Presenter: Of course it's Snowmen. Grandpa, now we will find your helpers for you. We select several children.
Competition "Dress up the Snowman" The following items are offered: hats, mittens, scarves.
2 teams of 4-5 people are created. Each team dress up 4 snowmen. From the box, decorated with tinsel, the players take turns taking one thing at a time, dress up the Snowmen. The fastest team to dress up the snowmen wins.
Leading: And now we need a nose, (carefully examines the snowmen, just dressed up in the first competition)
- What's the nose? Long nose! (Shows the children a “nose” made in the shape of a cone)
Relay race "A snowman needs a nose" There are 2 teams of two people.
Leading: We take the "nose" and correctly attach it to the Snowman. Whoever does it faster wins.
Presenter: Oh what gorgeous Snowmen turned out.
Santa Claus: Thanks guys! You made me happy! Santa Claus mail begins its work and today I give you a mailbox for letters and wishes of children for the new year. Draw pictures, write letters with mothers, educators and drop them into this box. Oh, I'll try to fulfill your wishes. And my address is on the mailbox.
The addressSanta Claus:162340
Vologodskaya Oblast
Veliky Ustyug
Grandfather freezing: Thank you very much for such a cheerful, kind and joyful congratulation.
presenter: Again, happy birthday , our long awaited
Elderly bearded man - Santa Claus !
You have traveled all over the world,
It doesn't matter that it's autumn outside,
And it's raining instead of snowing!
Anyway, we will ask for gifts -
Since you're here - give New Year!
Grandfather freezing: I am very grateful to you for your warm congratulations. Winter is coming soon and Christmas is coming. I will come to visit you, and you will sing to me, read poetry, dance and play with me. See you soon.
Snow Maiden: Let's sing and dance!
Let's be Santa Claus
Happy birthday congratulations!
And send it on a long journey.
Dance of the Barbariki group "Happy birthday to me, and I congratulate you." Children dance around Santa Claus.
Santa Claus: Thank you all for the fun
Jokes, dancing, congratulations!
The Snow Queen: And here is a treat for you! (Father Frost and the Snow Maiden treat children with sweets).
Santa Claus: Thank you little people!
See you again in the New Year!
All heroes together We thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts!
Goodbye kids!!!
presenter: Goodbye, Santa Claus .
Let's take a memorable photo.
Congratulations on the birthday of Santa Claus in 2018: SMS, short and funny poems
We have unusual
Congratulations came out
After all, Santa Claus
Today's birthday.
Congratulations and wish
Give more miracles to everyone,
So that both adults and children
Couldn't forget about them.
And more health to you
We wish from the bottom of our hearts
We are always waiting for you,
Let no longer be babies.