The tradition of decorating the Christmas tree for Christmas New Year came to us from ancient times and is associated with the cult (veneration) of greenery. In Greece and Rome, houses were decorated with green branches at the beginning of the new year. It was believed that they would bring health and happiness in the coming year. In Europe, during the period of the complete extinction of nature, much attention was paid to the symbols of its rebirth. At first, these were branches of plums, apple trees and cherries, which were put into the water beforehand. But they did not always bloom, so preference was given to evergreens.

The custom of decorating trees existed among our ancestors even before the advent of a new era. In those days, it was believed that good and evil spirits found shelter in the branches of trees, and in order to negotiate with them, they brought gifts, hanging them on the branches.

The Christmas tree was first decorated in the 16th century. in Germany. In England, France, Germany, there is a legend about how Martin Luther (the founder of Lutheranism, the translator of the Bible into German) returned home on the night before Christmas (1513). He was struck by the beauty of the starry sky, it seemed to him that the branches of the tree were also decorated with stars. Arriving home, he hung stars and candles on the Christmas tree.

There is another legend. According to it, after the birth of Jesus Christ, all living beings, including plants, came to worship him. Everyone brought their gifts to the Christ child.

A beautiful palm tree and a fragrant olive tree decided to please the Savior with patterned lush foliage and a sweet aroma. Both trees were proud and vied with each other to boast of their gifts. This conversation was heard by the Christmas tree. She also wanted to give something. And the majestic trees laughed at her: “What can you give besides resin and thorny needles?”

The Christmas tree was modest, she stepped aside and wept bitterly with hot tar tears. At that moment, an angel noticed her and, taking pity on the little Christmas tree, gave her a wonderful gift. Having collected the most beautiful lights in the sky, he dressed up thorny branches with them, and our shy girl appeared before the Savior in a bright multi-colored outfit.

Since then, the tree has been considered a symbol of Christmas.

Soon after Germany, they began to decorate the Christmas tree in other countries. In England, in 1841, Queen Victoria issued a decree allowing the celebration of the New Year with a decorated Christmas tree. And the first Christmas tree was installed on the square in front of the royal palace.

In France, the Christmas tree appeared at the court of King Louis-Philippe, who installed it at the request of his daughter-in-law, who was German by birth.

There is a legend that in the United States more than two hundred years ago, President George Washington celebrated the New Year with a Christmas tree decorated with toys brought from Germany.

In Russia, the first New Year's celebration took place in Moscow in honor of the new year 1700. But in 1918, it was forbidden to celebrate the New Year, and the tradition of dressing up a beauty returned 17 years later.

In tropical countries, Christmas trees were made of plywood and decorated with rice straws.

In Australia and New Zealand, January is a summer month, here they use a local tree as a Christmas tree - metrosideros, strewn with scarlet flowers. In Cuba, spruce is replaced by palm trees or pine trees. And in Nicaragua - branches coffee tree with red fruits.

Presentation for preschoolers 6 - 7 years old "What is the New Year?

What is New Year?
It's all the other way around:
Trees grow in the room
Squirrels do not gnaw cones,
Hares next to the wolf
On a thorny tree!
The rain is also not easy,
In the New Year it is golden,
Shine that there is urine,
Nobody gets wet
Even Santa Claus
Doesn't pinch anyone's nose.
E. Mikhailova

Where did the custom of celebrating the New Year come from?
The history of this wonderful holiday has at least 25 centuries. This custom was first born in Mesopotamia (Mesopotamia). Here, as well as in the lower valley of the Nile, at the end of the 4th millennium BC, civilization was first born. It was here, according to scientists, for the first time (in the third millennium) they began to celebrate the New Year.

Traditions of celebrating the New Year in Russia.
In the tradition of celebrating the New Year in Russia, such attributes as: a Christmas tree, New Year's table, Santa Claus, fireworks, mass celebrations.
On the night of December 31 to January 1, it is customary in every family to cover festive table. As a rule, there are invariably three components: Olivier salad, champagne and tangerines.
In Russia, it is customary to sit down at the festive table around 11 pm in order to "spend" the old year.
At about 11:55 p.m., the President of the country speaks on all central channels, he sums up some results of the outgoing year and wishes happiness and good luck to all the inhabitants of the country in the coming year. Then at 11:55 p.m. on January 1, the chiming clock begins.
On this night, you can meet people walking around the city dressed as Santa Claus. Another symbol of this holiday. Parents of children often order an artist in this image for their beloved children.

New Year in Russia.
In Russia, the New Year was celebrated on March 1. In the XIV century, the Moscow Church Council decided to consider September 1 as the beginning of the New Year according to the Greek calendar. In 1699, Peter I, returning from a trip to Europe, by a special decree, ordered "from now on to calculate the summer" from January 1.

The history of the Christmas tree.
Christmas tree - an essential attribute winter holidays- also arrived in Russia along with Peter's reforms. However, the “foreigner” who arrived, although not immediately, took root in Russian land firmly - as if she had always grown here: from the branches that decorated the houses, a luxurious tree grew in a festive dress.

The most important of the guests:
- Who is in an elegant warm coat,
With a long white beard
Comes to visit on New Year's Eve
And ruddy, and gray-haired?
He plays with us, dances,
With him, the holiday is more fun!
- Santa Claus on our Christmas tree
The most important of the guests!
I. Chernitskaya

History of the origin of Santa Claus.
Santa Claus became who he is thanks to the existence of a very specific and living prototype. In the 4th century, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker lived and did good deeds in Asia Minor. The figure of this completely reliable historical character gradually acquires legends and fabulous details, as a result of which new look- a kind grandfather, able to make the baby happy, as soon as he turns to him with a request. In the old days, Santa Claus brought rods along with gifts, entering the house with the words: “Are there obedient children in this house?”. Nowadays, this peculiar element of education has almost disappeared, and every child, even the most cocky fidget, receives a treasured gift.

Snow Maiden.
At the Snow Maiden in the morning
New Year's affairs mountain:
Need snow fringe
She will decorate the native forest,
Bake a pie for the animals
And turn on the lanterns.
And then on a holiday to the children
Fly in a golden carriage.


The history of the origin of the Snow Maiden.
Only our Grandfather Frost has a granddaughter Snegurochka and she was born in Russia. The Snow Maiden is a literary character. She appeared in 1873 and at first was called not the granddaughter of Santa Claus, but the daughter. This happened thanks to the play by Alexander Ostrovsky "The Snow Maiden", which he created on the basis of folk tale about a girl fashioned from snow and melted by the warm rays of the sun. Later, writers and poets turned her into a granddaughter.
The image of the Snow Maiden is a symbol of frozen waters. This is a girl (not a girl) dressed only in white clothes. No other color in the traditional symbolism is allowed. Her headdress is an eight-pointed crown, embroidered with silver and pearls.

Riddles for children.
Christmas tree on New Year's holiday
Calling adults and children.
Invite all people
On New Year's ... (round dance).

Everywhere on this holiday there is a roar!
An explosion followed by merry laughter!
Very noisy toy
New Year's ... (clapperboard.)

Santa Claus came to visit us
With a fragile, snow-white guest.
He called her daughter.
This girl ... (Snow Maiden).

She sparkles in the sky
Decorates our Christmas tree.
Will never fade
On New Year's Day ... (star).

In the New Year we are not sad,
We are sitting under the tree
And to each other with expression
We say ... (congratulations).

Thank you for your attention!!!

Informational characteristics of the project Author: Maslakova Irina Grigorievna, educator Participants: children, parents, educator, junior educator, music director Project type: informational, creative, research, group, short-term, complex, role-playing. Duration: December

Tasks: To acquaint children with the national holiday New Year and its traditions. Teach to actively participate in the preparation and holding of the holiday in kindergarten and family. Develop curiosity Creative skills, memory. To cultivate friendly relations, love for the nature of the native land, folk traditions. Expand your understanding of trees. There is a trunk, branches. Show the features of coniferous trees.

Interaction with the family Familiarization of parents with the goals and objectives of the project - announcement Learning songs and poems with children Information in the parent corner: “What is the New Year”, “New Year for children: how to arrange a holiday”, “One, two, three, Christmas tree burn " Performance homework parents together with their children (making crafts: a Christmas tree, a Christmas toy, photographing children during preparations for the holiday at home) Participation in the exhibition New Year's crafts Participation in the holiday "New Year in the family circle"

Type of activity Forms of activity, tasks Term Product of activity Cognitive - research * D / games: "We will dress the doll for a walk." - introduce winter clothes using the example of a doll. “Find the largest and smallest Christmas tree” - fixing the size, color. "Beads for the Christmas tree" - fixing the shape and color. * Story game: "Let's ride the doll on a sled." - explain the safety rules for sledding. * Sensory play"Threads for Christmas toys." * Examination of the painting "Christmas tree holiday in kindergarten." - to form visual perception, to develop observation. * Watching cartoons - bring joy to children. Game * The game "Christmas Trees" - fixing the value. * Games with building materials "New gates for Santa Claus" - improve the skill of children in laying bricks. "Christmas tree" - learn to assemble a Christmas tree from brush sticks, develop imagination, and fine motor skills fingers. - teach children to listen to the teacher, repeat the poetic text. Memorizing a poem: Ya. Akim "Yolka" - to help children remember the poem and learn to tell it together with the teacher. Conversation "Don't pull the Christmas tree by the branch, don't take the balls from the Christmas tree." - explain to the children that it is impossible to pull the Christmas tree by the branches, it can fall and lanterns and toys will break; the tree can prick and scratch. (safety)

Musical Rhythmic gymnastics to the musical composition "Exercise with snowballs" (music by G. Finarovsky). * Singing: “Little Christmas Tree”, “Santa Claus”, * Performing dance movements: “Here is winter all around white” “Snow, snow is spinning” “Rattle” * Music game“Bunnies” “A gray bunny is sitting” Feasts for Pictorial *Drawing: “Footprints in a forest clearing” - to form interest and a positive attitude towards drawing. "Birds on the feeder" - to teach children to draw with paints (grains) with their fingers * Sculpting: "Snowmen play snowballs" - to arouse interest in creating a plot composition in collaboration with the teacher and other children. "Let's feed the birds in the forest" - to form interest in working with plasticine. * Herringbone "- to teach children to make an image of a Christmas tree. Exhibition and works Communication* finger game“The Christmas tree turns out quickly” - to develop manual motor skills, accuracy of movements, the ability to visually control and coordinate their actions. (Khomyakov str. 60) * D / game "Collect a picture" - to teach children to fold a picture (Christmas tree, snowman, Santa Claus). Motor * P / games: "Who will run to the Christmas tree faster" - to teach children to run to a given goal. “We are walking on snowdrifts” - walking with high raising of the legs. * Physical education minute: "Yolka", "Forest guests" - learn to act according to the text. * Breathe. Exercise “Let's blow snowflakes off our palms” “Warm our palms” - practice a long exhalation Entertainment Theatrical Viewing the cartoon “Christmas Trees Away” New Year's holiday “New Year with the family” (meeting with fairy-tale characters). Photo report

Action "Let's Save the Christmas Tree" Siberian spruce is one of the main coniferous species of Siberian forests. Spruce life span - years. The age of Christmas trees is years. 1 hectare of coniferous forest cleans up to 50 tons of dust. In our region, more than 15 thousand trees are annually filtered out on New Year's Eve (this is their sale). And throughout Russia - more than 7 million trees!!! (Information in the parent corner)

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History o The Christmas or New Year tree is a form of display of the most ancient symbol of humanity, the World Tree, especially common among the Indo-European peoples. Already in our era in Europe, Christmas trees began to be decorated with apples, cookies, lit candles. Indo-European World Tree Indo-European World Tree

There is a version that the first New Year tree was placed on the square of the city of Celeste in Alsace in 1521. The first Christmas tree toy, a glass ball, appeared in Saxony in the 16th century in 1521 in the 16th century in 1521 in the 16th century Peter I brought the custom to celebrate the New Year in Russia from Germany; first in Russia new year holidays were arranged, according to the royal decree, in 1700. Finally, the custom of celebrating Christmas with a Christmas tree was established in the middle of the 19th century. The custom of celebrating the New Year was brought to Russia by Peter the Great from Germany; The first New Year's holidays in Russia were arranged, according to the royal decree, in 1700. Finally, the custom of celebrating Christmas with a Christmas tree was established in the middle of the 19th century. Peter I1700 of the 19th century Peter I1700 of the 19th century

The Christmas tree also means celebratory event concert to celebrate the New Year. For the first time, holidays for children in the Kremlin with this name began to be held during the reign of Stalin on the New Year of 1935, when the custom, previously persecuted by the Soviet authorities as "religious", was officially restored. The New Year tree also denotes a festive event, a concert at which the New Year is celebrated. For the first time, holidays for children in the Kremlin with this name began to be held during the reign of Stalin on the New Year of 1935, when the custom, previously persecuted by the Soviet authorities as "religious", was officially restored. Stalin 1935 Stalin 1935 Nowadays, the New Year tree is organized everywhere. Nowadays, the New Year tree is organized everywhere.

Some Models unusual Christmas trees! Knitted Christmas tree Knitted Christmas tree A giant Christmas tree 10 meters high is made from several thousand knitted sleeves for a sweater. The top is crowned with a knitted white angel. A giant New Year tree 10 meters high is made from several thousand knitted sweater sleeves. The top is crowned with a knitted white angel. About a thousand British craftswomen aged from 4 to 96 worked to create a Christmas tree. They sent their knitting at the behest of a charitable organization. The tree helped raise several thousand dollars. About a thousand British craftswomen aged from 4 to 96 worked to create a Christmas tree. They sent their knitting at the behest of a charitable organization. The tree helped raise several thousand dollars.

Mountain Dew Christmas tree Mountain Dew Christmas tree It took a fan three months to create a Christmas tree out of drink cans. That's how much he had to drink soda to accumulate enough cans. Installation took four days. The red and green signature range of Mountain Dew perfectly suits the generally accepted New Year's colors, and the lights of the Christmas tree garland are perfectly reflected from the metal sides of the empty container. It took a fan three months to create a Christmas tree out of cans of the drink. That's how much he had to drink soda to accumulate enough cans. Installation took four days. The red and green signature range of Mountain Dew perfectly suits the generally accepted New Year's colors, and the lights of the Christmas tree garland are perfectly reflected from the metal sides of the empty container.

O Pumpkin Christmas Tree o Tokyo Disneyland is inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas. They created a tree of pumpkins with faces, an indispensable attribute of Halloween. Thus, two holidays were mixed up, and the “Christmas tree” turned out to be memorable.

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The New Year tree is an essential attribute of the celebration of the New Year of Russia.

In most countries of the world, a Christmas tree is an attribute of the celebration of Christmas. The Christmas tree is a coniferous tree decorated with garlands, glass and plastic toys, candles and sweets. It is set for the time of the New Year holiday in houses or on the street.

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A bit of history

The first Christmas tree was installed in Riga. Documents found in the archives of Riga and the world's oldest Christmas tree decoration testify to this. The date of birth of the Christmas tree can be considered 1510.

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Christmas tree …

A New Year tree can also denote a festive event - a concert (most often for children) at which the New Year is celebrated. With the advent of the era of television, the New Year tree began to be called some of the festive television programs that aired during the celebration of the New Year.

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A bit of history

For the first time, holidays for children with this name began to be held in the Kremlin on New Year's Day 1935. Initially, these holidays were held for a small circle of children. But over time, throughout Russia, on the eve of the New Year holiday and some time after, they began to hold many holiday concerts for children with the same characters Santa Claus and the Snow Maiden.

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The custom of decorating a Christmas tree

By the beginning of the 17th century, the custom of decorating the New Year tree had become fashionable. In 1815, toys made of wood, tin and tin appeared on the forest beauty. Masters gilded fir cones, empty eggshells were covered with a thin layer of hammered brass. Fashion has changed. Multi-colored lanterns and baskets began to be imported from the Asian hinterlands to Europe.

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The custom of decorating a Christmas tree

But the imagination of German glassblowers was ahead of everyone: birds, Santa Clauses, jugs, cones, fragile amphoras and pipes ... Women painted products with gold and silver dust. The bright, all in toys, Christmas tree, so popular until 1900, at the turn of the century began to be considered a sign of bad taste, it was replaced by a strict, stylish Christmas tree in silver and white.

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An interesting fact is that Christmas decorations, history, politics and art are interconnected. By toys you can "read" the history of the country. For the anniversary of Pushkin, sets of toys depicting heroes from the poet's works were released. During the Great Patriotic War most popular toys were parachutists.

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In the days of Stalin - Christmas tree hockey players and circus characters. In the era of Khrushchev - vegetables and fruits. In the 60s - watches, astronauts, corn, Chipollino. In the 80s - athletes.

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Today, a timeless classic is in fashion: spruce decoration Christmas balls two colors that match with each other (blue and silver, red and gold, toys of the color of baked milk) and the same size. Various bows tied to spruce branches are in fashion. Some people love fashionable, purchased jewelry, but somewhere the tradition of making toys with their own hands has been preserved ...