New Year's Eve

2023: First publications on mold risk from Christmas trees for health

In December 2023, German media reported on Christmas tree syndrome, which presents itself as an allergic reaction to mold. She is rubbed on a tree in natural conditions and can cause an allergic reaction in those who decide to decorate their home with it.

Information about the syndrome also penetrated into Russian publications, but they also began to explain that in this case it is necessary to simply rinse the branches of the tree with water - or use an artificial one. The latter is especially true for allergy sufferers and asthmatics.

In Germany, the media turn the story in a slightly different way: they make it clear in every possible way that spruce can be dangerous not only for allergy sufferers, but also for young children, immunocompromised persons, pensioners and many others.

1973

1973

1965

Girls from the London Playboy club in such outfits congratulated the public on the New Year at a corporate party, 1965

1955

The tale is close! New Year's showcase, USSR, 1955.

1931: Coca-Cola creates new Santa look to boost cola sales in winter

In 1931, Coke launched an advertising campaign to increase winter sales of soft drinks. In doing so, she suggested a more modern Santa look designed by Haddon Sandblom. It is this painter who owns the image of the charming Santa Claus, recognizable and very popular all over the world.

1929

'Parents, don't confuse us. Don't make Christmas and Christmas tree. " Primary school students with anti-religious banners, USSR, 1929.

1909

Postcard, Russian Empire, 1900s.

1898

Carousel on New Year's Eve. Turkestan, Russian Empire, XIX century.

1699: Peter the First introduces the celebration of the New Year on January 1

In Russia, New Year and Christmas traditions are counted from 1699, when Peter I announced a new Julian chronology. According to him, now the holidays of Christmas and New Year went one after another - December 25 and 31. Prior to that, the New Year came in September.

Peter's decree consists of two parts. The first announces the transition and explains that the coming year will be 1700. The second part tells how to celebrate his arrival. All residents of Moscow were instructed to "make some decorations from the trees and branches of pine, spruce and juniper trees" in front of the houses, as well as arrange fireworks "as a sign of fun." All this resembled European, primarily German holidays.

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