1990s Soviet metal pin of 'Happy New Year' (с новым годом) in representation of an abstract Christmas tree
Christmas in Russia
Christmas in Russia, which falls on 7 January in the common Gregorian calendar, is considered a high holiday by the Russian Orthodox Church. Christmas was largely erased from the calendar during much of the 20th century under the Soviet Union's anti-religious policies, but many of its traditions survived having been transplanted to New Year's. Although Christmas was re-established as a holiday in the 1990s after the collapse of the Soviet Union, it is still eclipsed by New Year's Day, which remains the major Russian holiday
Christmas in Russia, which falls on 7 January in the common Gregorian calendar, is considered a high holiday by the Russian Orthodox Church. Christmas was largely erased from the calendar during much of the 20th century under the Soviet Union's anti-religious policies, but many of its traditions survived having been transplanted to New Year's. Although Christmas was re-established as a holiday in the 1990s after the collapse of the Soviet Union, it is still eclipsed by New Year's Day, which remains the major Russian holiday
Read how Soviets came to celebrate New Years like Christmas HERE
VINTAGE CONDITION
excellent
excellent
MATERIAL
metal, enamel
MEASUREMENT
2.6cm
items may come with minor flaws due to pre-loved wear. we are advocates of buying used and hope you can appreciate this unique piece and its character. items are pre-cleaned if needed and any major flaws will try to be noted.