Russian Christmas Card
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Russian Christmas Card
A photographic Russian Greetings Postcard, with three children enjoying the presents they have opened on Christmas Day, as they stand around the Christmas Tree. Date: circa 1910s
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EDITORS COMMENTS
A delightful Russian Christmas scene unfolds in this early 1910s photograph, capturing the joy and wonder of the holiday season through the eyes of three young siblings. Dressed in their finest winter attire, the children stand around a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, surrounded by an array of brightly wrapped presents. The eldest, a boy in a smart sailor suit, holds a shiny new horn, likely a toy trumpet, to his lips in excitement. His sister, wearing a pretty red dress and matching hat, cradles a doll in her arms, while the youngest, bundled up in a pram, reaches out to grab a brightly colored toy. The room is filled with the warm glow of candles, casting a soft, magical light over the scene. The customs of the Russian Christmas, which falls on January 7th in the Julian calendar, are richly represented in this image. The children's traditional clothing, the candles, and the toys all reflect the unique cultural traditions of the time. The presence of a horse-drawn sleigh outside the window adds to the sense of winter wonderland and the magical atmosphere of the holiday season. This charming photograph is a beautiful reminder of the simple joys and memories shared during a Russian Christmas celebration in the early 1900s.
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