For the first time Ded Maroz came on Christmas Day in 1910, but has not gained wide

acceptance. In
Soviet times, after the rejection of the ideas of Christianity, it was distributed a new image of Ded
Maroz: he was the children at New Year and gave gifts.

Ancient Slavic God Father Christmas has become a symbol of the people's favorite holiday - New Year,
replaced the Christmas holiday (alleged birthday of another people of God of the Sinai Desert), hitherto
with the full support of the authorities imposed the church people of tsarist Russia for almost a
millennium.

Russian Grandfather Frosts birthday was announced on 18 November - according to many years of
meteorological observations in this day in most parts of Russia rests steady snow cover.

1. Ded Maroz

His beard and hair: thick, gray (silver), mean power and wealth. Beard lush, long.

Headgear: red cap, embroidered with silver and pearls. Form caps - semi-oval, a form of traditional hats
for the Russian tsars.

Outerwear: coat should be long (usually red), embroidered with silver. ? Shoes: silver or red,
embroidered with silver boots with the toe raised (but not black). A cold day Ded Maroz wears a white,
embroidered with silver boots.

Method of movement: Ded Maroz travels on foot, in the air or on a sleigh pulled by three.

Glasses and pipe: Ded Maroz - see well, so no points, lead a healthy lifestyle, and does not smoke. ?
Helpers: Ded Maroz makes his granddaughter Snow Maiden.

2. Santa Claus

Beard: short,cropped, curly beard.

Headgear: Red cap with white pompon.

Outerwear: short jacket red, just below the waist,sometimes even to the waist, intercepted belt. ?
Shoes: black boots shortened.

Method of movement: Santa Claus rides in a carriage drawn by eight reindeer.

Spectacles and tube: wear glasses. (Apparently,poor eyesight). Can smoking tube

Assistants:.? Santa Claus helps elves.