About the book: 2002 / Book by Doctor of Philology E.V. Dushechkina represents the first attempt in Russian culture to study the history and mythology of the Christmas tree. The reader will learn how and where the custom of putting up a Christmas tree in the house was born and when it came to Russia, how our ancestors celebrated Christmas and the New Year, how they decorated the tree, how they made Christmas tree decorations, what gifts they gave to children. Written on the basis of memoirs, historical and literary sources, the book is addressed to the widest range of readers.