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.
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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.
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1852: The first spruce tree for the public is installed in the building of the Nikolaev railway station in St. Petersburg
The first spruce for the public was installed on Christmas Day 1852 in the building of the Nikolayevsky (now Moscow) station in St. Petersburg. Later, Christmas trees were installed in other public places. Nobles, merchants and industrialists arranged charity New Year's holidays for children.
Alexandra Fedorovna, wife of the future Emperor Nicholas I, brought from Prussia the custom of setting up a Christmas tree
According to the memoirs of Baroness Maria Fredericks, the custom of putting a Christmas tree in the house on a holiday was brought from Prussia by Alexander Fedorovna, the wife of the future Emperor Nicholas I, in the first third of the 19th century.
They dressed up for Christmas, December 25th. They stood the whole holiday of the New Year - up to Baptism (January 6 according to the article style). New Year's celebrations were perceived as an addition to Christmas celebrations.
The resumption of the celebration of the New Year under Catherine II
The tradition of celebrating the New Year was revived in Russia at the end of the era of palace coups - under Catherine II. Now, without coercion, New Year's festivities gradually spread throughout Russia. At the same time, court balls modeled on European ones became fashionable.
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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