Russian Christmas

One of two final stops in our travels is to Russia. In Russia we learning:
1. Christmas in Russia is celebrated on January 7th.
2. During Christmas eve feast, they do not eat any fish or meat. They eat beet root soup or vegetable pies.
3. The Russian Cookies are made in the shape of  sheep, goat, or deer.


4. Babushka brings the children gifts.

5. The Nutcracker came from Russia.
We made a Nutcracker to remember our time in Russia.