Christmas rhymes for children 3 years old. Christmas poems for children for Christmas, congratulations

Bright Christmas holiday

Bright holiday of Christmas!
There is no happier celebration!
On the night of Christ's birth
A star lit up above the earth.

Since then, through the centuries
She shines for us like the sun.
Warms the soul with faith
To make the world a better place.

Gives sparks of magic
Bright holiday of Christmas!
Peace comes to every home...
Merry Christmas!

The Christ Child is born

There are countries where people have never known
No blizzards, no loose snows;
There only non-melting snow sparkle
Peaks of granite ridges.

The flowers there are more fragrant, the stars are larger,
Brighter and more elegant spring
And the feathers of birds are brighter there, and warmer
There is a wave of the sea.

In such a country on a fragrant night,
Whispering laurels and roses
The desired miracle happened firsthand:
The Christ Child was born.

Miracle Times

Those were the days of miracles
The words of the prophet came true:
Angels descended from heaven
The star rolled from the East.

The world of redemption awaited -
And in the poor manger of Bethlehem,
To the song of praise of Eden,
The wondrous baby shone
And thundered through Palestine
Voice in the wilderness…

holy night

Holy night! How do you shine
On our life path!
You strengthen our strength
And teach us where to go.

Messenger of another world
You, star of bethlehem,
From the gloom of the desert
Led me to the Living Key!

Let's forget grief and sadness

Let's forget
And grief, and sadness!
Baby Jesus was born today!

He was born at night, in a deep cave.
He was surrounded only by birds and animals!
Yes, angels, yes postuhi and magi!
And that means people, and that means us!

Standing on the sidelines and quietly watching
What a miracle in Saint Bethlehem!

Fluffy snow at Christmas

Fluffy snow
Covered the dense forest
The earth fell asleep in a quiet sleep,
The vault of the heavens darkened.

Today is a break from work
Forget all worries...
The first star will light up -
And Christ will come to us.

It will come down to every family
Bring peace and tranquility
All the goodness to show their
Have a feast for the kids.

Christmas

Today will be Christmas
The whole city is waiting for a secret,
He slumbers in the crystal hoarfrost
Waiting for the magic to happen.

Blizzards took over him
Similar to a dream.
In cathedrals, the flutter of candles and singing,
And incense silvery smoke.

There will be miracles
So easily, in the crowd of passers-by,
And suddenly they look like music
Human voices will become.

Here comes Christmas again

Here comes Christmas again
The triumph of heavenly forces:
On this day Christ came
To save our world from evil.

Glory to Him forever
The conqueror of darkness.
Congratulations with all my heart
With this great joy.

bethlehem yard

Boy-God in a manger was born
Among donkeys, lambs.
And lit up with a star
Bethlehem courtyard and garden.

And the gray donkey thought,
Looking into the baby's eyes:
“He came with goodness and faith,
Compassion and kindness!”

A lazy puppy
Peeped from the kennel
How the magi came from the East,
They brought their gifts.

miracle of miracles

Suddenly flew to the tree
A flock of bullfinches
The tree turned red immediately
From living fires.

On her hairy branches,
Instead of tinsel
Hoarfrost will shave off the net,
Snow globes.

And the crown - the star shines,
Miracle of miracles!
Christmas, friends, meets
Primordial forest.

On this day, anything can happen. Poems for Christmas carry only kindness and joy. Such works can tell the kids about the history of such a magnificent holiday. It is so rich and exciting that the child will not be able to tear himself away from such a story. After all, it all looks like a lovely fairy tale. Also, it is worth noting that thanks to such poems you will tell your child about the faith that is inherent in every person. Faith is the strongest feeling that a person has throughout his life. You can tell your child that if you believe in a miracle very strongly, then miracles will happen to him at every step. It is this feeling that helps a person move on, even if at the moment everything is very difficult. The child can be taken to the church and told in detail about the icons that are in it. Children love art, and icons are unsurpassed masterpieces that are very rich in their history.

Christmas is celebrated in winter, when the whole earth is covered with snow-white snow. It sparkles in the sun with multi-colored paints, which is very fascinating to look at. This holiday means that you need to decorate your home as brightly and beautifully as possible. Also, you can tell your child why the tradition of a coniferous wreath on the door began, and also why exactly 12 dishes should be on the table. It all looks like a fairy tale. The child simply will not be able to tear himself away from your story. Thus, you will tell the little man a piece of a very important story that everyone should know. The kid will be happy to learn poems for Christmas and tell them to everyone he meets, wishing him all the best.

Unfortunately, we have begun to forget that miracles exist and happen. Such holidays allow you to remind yourself that you should not lose faith and rejoice at every little thing. Such poems are filled with love, kindness and faith in beauty. Thus, the child subconsciously distinguishes between good and bad. Also, on such a holiday, you can tell your child that you need to help people with at least a word. You need to share your joy and cheerful mood with others and help everyone who needs help.

You should tell your child about the importance of being a kind and sympathetic person. After all, good deeds always come back doubly. Tell your child that someday he will also need help, and there will be such a person who will want to help him. Modern world changed somewhat, and people began to forget that kindness is the most important factor in human relations. You need to tell your baby that Jesus once sacrificed his life for the sake of all mankind. He gave each of us a chance at life. You need to be grateful for this, and try to bring good to everyone around you. It brings people together and helps to gain faith that everything will be fine.

Of course, for a child, the main factor in holiday is preparation and gifts. Help the kid to decorate the house as he likes. Spend as much time with your child as possible on this day. Of course, you are working and trying to give the child the best, but you forget that attention and as much communication with parents as possible is very important for a little man. Spend the whole day together. Put everything aside and dedicate it to your family. Play snowball fights with your child, build a snowman, decorate the house, learn poems for Christmas together.

Go with your child to neighbors and relatives. Have the child recite the rhymes you have learned. Tell him that on such a day all desires and dreams will come true, if you really, really want it. Tell your child that you need help preparing for the holiday, he will be very happy to help you with this matter. And also, he will be very proud of himself for helping you in difficult times.

Christmas is one of the most important Orthodox holidays.

About Christmas for children

Today an angel came down to us

And sang: "Christ is born!"

We came to glorify Christ

And congratulate you on the holiday.

Christmas greeting

Ding ding. Don. Ding ding. Don.

A bell ringing is heard!

Heralds the triumph -

Wonderful Christmas holiday.

Dean. Don. Dean. Don. Dean. Don.

Ding ding. Don. Ding ding. Don.

Merry Christmas!

Congratulations! Congratulations!

We wish you happiness and good!

Dean. Don. Dean. Don. Dean. Don.

Ding ding. Don. Ding ding. Don.

Bell chime!

Praise, praise the children

Wonderful Christmas holiday!

Dean. Don. Dean. Don. Dean. Don.

E. Golubeva

Christmas song

Quietly the snow is falling

It is snowing,

And everything seems new

everything is new.

We celebrate Christmas!

Christmas!

Merry Christmas everyone!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

E. Golubeva

christmas star

Look, my friend, at the sky,

Hasn't that star risen...

The one that shines brightly

On the days of holy Christmas

Announcing to all the world

About the birth of Christ.

Her beam reaches everyone:

In villages, groves, cities.

Take a quick look at the sky

On the lookout for Christmas!

Take a quick look at the sky

On the lookout for Christmas!

E. Golubeva

Christmas star light

See how it pours gently

The light of the Christmas star.

On the snow in crystal brilliance

The traces shine with light.

On the snow in crystal brilliance

The traces shine with light.

Submit your palms -

Catch the wondrous light of the star

And a piece of that world

Save in your heart!

And a piece of that world

Save in your heart!

E. Golubeva

The Messiah was not guessed

The Messiah was not guessed -

He wasn't born in the castle.

On the ground - in a barn, in a den

He found shelter for himself.

Happiness, unearthly joy

Illuminated His Face,

But fate was different

Prepared for a long time.

The Messiah was not guessed -

He wasn't born in the castle.

On the ground - in a barn, in a den

He found shelter for himself.

E. Golubeva

Christmas tree beauty

Christmas tree beauty,

Light up the lights!

Christmas tree beauty,

You have fun with us.

Together we meet

Holiday Christmas,

Will be near the Christmas tree

We have a celebration!

Will be near the Christmas tree

We have a celebration!

With lights, Christmas tree,

Mysterious blink,

Christmas toys

Substitute branches.

The twigs smell so good

Wood and resin.

With us a song, Christmas tree,

Drink about Christmas.

With us a song, Christmas tree,

Drink about Christmas.

E. Golubeva

christmas tree

Christmas tree -

holy pledge of goodness!

Christmas tree

loves the kids so much.

Christmas tree

loves the kids so much.

Gifts under the Christmas tree -

they are given from the heart.

Happy at the Christmas tree

kids rejoice!

Happy at the Christmas tree

kids rejoice!

christmas tree

came from afar

Always evergreen

brought us a holiday.

Always evergreen

brought us a holiday.

christmas tree,

shine brighter!

smiles, gifts,

to make the world a better place.

smiles, gifts,

to make the world a better place.

Give people joy

Peace will be on earth.

Nobody will forget

Then about Christmas.

Nobody will forget

Then about Christmas.

E. Golubeva

Under the starry night...

Under the starry night

Children happily sing:

Like angels leading.

The world is quiet, then hearing singing, -

"Your Christmas, Christ our God,"

Heaven is echoing to children.

E. Golubeva

a Christmas gift

Little Angel on Christmas Eve

God sent to earth:

"How will you go through the spruce forest, -

He said with a smile,

You will cut down the Christmas tree, and the baby,

The kindest on earth

The most affectionate and sensitive

Give, as a memory of Me "...

And on the street meets

Little angel - he stands,

God's Christmas tree looks around

And the eyes burn with delight.

"Christmas tree, Christmas tree! - clapped

He's in the palm of his hand. - I wish I

This Christmas tree is not worthy

And it's not for me...

But take it to your little sister

What lies sick with us,

Make her so happy

She is worth the Christmas tree!

And then by some miracle

The stars fell from the sky

And, sparkling emerald,

The branches of the Christmas tree stuck.

The tree sparkles and shines!

She is given a heavenly symbol;

And trembles with delight

Amazed little boy...

And knowing such love

Angel moved to tears

Good news to God

As a priceless gift brought

F.M. Dostoevsky (excerpt)

Adoration of the Magi

The Lord gave the Child to the Virgin,

Holy Divine Mary.

Not in the royal chambers, but in the barn

The world met the appearance of the Messiah.

Born in poverty is not guessed,

But the Magi came to Him from the East,

Gold, myrrh and fragrant incense

They brought it with them from afar.

And they laid down their precious gift,

Down before the Child,

And to your country with a humble crowd

Departed, according to God's word.

F.N. Glinka

The night is quiet. On firm ground unsteady ...

The night is quiet. On firm ground unsteady

The southern stars tremble.

Mother's eyes with a smile

Quiet looking into the manger.

No ears, no superfluous eyes, -

Here the roosters crowed -

And for the angels in the highest

Shepherds praise God.

The manger quietly shines in the eyes,

Illuminated face of Mary.

Star choir to another choir

Hearing quivering pricked, -

And above Him burns high

That star of distant countries:

With her are the kings of the East

Gold, myrrh and Lebanon.

A.A. Fet

carol

Christmas, an angel has arrived.

He flew across the sky, sang a song to people:

You people rejoice

Celebrate all today

Today is Christmas Day!

The shepherds were the first to come to the den

And the Christ-Child with the Mother was found.

Standing and praying

Christ was bowed down.

Today is Christmas Day!

And the wise men from the east followed the star,

Myrrh, frankincense, gold were brought to the King of kings.

They came, they were surprised

They bowed shortly.

Today is Christmas Day!

We have all sinned, O Savior, before You.

We are all sinners, You are the only Saint.

Forgive the sins

Give us leave.

Today is Christmas Day!

(Words and folk music)

magnificence

We magnify Thee, / Life-giving Christ, /

us for the sake of now the flesh of the birth / from

Brideless / and Blessed Virgin Mary.

Troparion of the Nativity of Christ

voice 4

Your Christmas, Christ our God, /

ascension of the world and the light of reason / in it bo

serving the stars, / I study with a star, /

To you bow to the Sun of truth, / and to you

lead from the height of the East: / Lord,

The feast of the Nativity of Christ is approaching. Poets have long dedicated their lines to this extraordinary day. different countries. Today we recall some of the most famous poems about Christmas.

That night the earth was in turmoil

A. Khomyakov

That night the Earth was in turmoil:
Shine of a big, outlandish star
Suddenly blinded the mountains and villages,
Cities, deserts and gardens.

And lionesses watched in the desert,
How, full of wondrous gifts,
The chariots moved silently,
Camels and elephants were important.

And in the brow of a large caravan,
With eyes fixed on the sky,
Three Magi in intricate turbans
Went to bow to someone.

And in the cave, where they did not go out all night
Torches, flashing and fumes,
There they saw lambs in a manger
Sleeping beautiful Child.

That night the whole creation was in agitation,
The birds sang in the midnight haze,
Proclaiming goodwill to all,
The coming of peace on earth.

God's tree

G. Heine

bright star rays
The blue sky is shining...
- Why, tell me, mom,
Brighter in the sky of stars shine
On Christmas night?
Like a tree in the mountains
Lit this midnight
And diamond lights
And the radiance of radiant stars
Is she all decorated?
- True, my son, in God's sky
On the night of the present saint
Christmas tree lit for the world
And full of wonderful gifts
For the family, she is human.
Look how bright the stars are
Shine the world there, far away:
Holy gifts shine in them -
For people - goodwill,
Peace and truth are for the earth.

Christmas

G. Longfellow

Around the Christmas haze.
Bells are ringing in the darkness
And with them in harmony the Words sound:

I felt like that day
Life in cities and villages
Combining, the call sounds:
"Peace on earth and happiness to all!"

The night is quiet

A. Fet

The night is quiet
On firm ground unsteady
The southern stars tremble.
Mother's eyes with a smile
Quiet looking into the manger.

No ears, no superfluous eyes,
Here the roosters crowed -
And for the angels in the highest
Shepherds praise God.

The manger quietly shines in the eyes,
Illuminated face of Mary.
Star choir to another choir
Hearing quivering pricked.

And above Him burns high
That star of distant countries;
With her are the kings of the East
Gold, myrrh and Lebanon.

Christmas

I. Kashevar

How cold it was that night
When He was born.
The whole world was in darkness and cold,
Like in water, immersed.

Shepherds called to each other
Fearing in the mountains of wolves,
In a deaf gorge on a halt
There was a caravan of Magi.

Let the blizzard circle all night
And falls asleep.
But in a manger, as if in a cradle,
Lays the Baby to the Mother.

For the first time air on earth
He breathed in with all his chest,
For the first time an ember in the ashes
Flashed into his eyes

And everything was quiet so that He -
Lord of the High Forces -
Here on earth Your first dream
Tasted as a child.

There are countries...

S. Nadson

There are countries where people have never known
No blizzards, no loose snows;
There only non-melting snow sparkle
Tops of granite ridges...

The flowers there are more fragrant, the stars are larger,
Brighter and more elegant spring
And the feathers of birds are brighter there, and warmer
There is a wave of the sea...

In such and such a country on a fragrant night,
Whispering laurels and roses
The desired miracle happened firsthand:
The Christ Child was born.

Christmas

Sasha Black

In a manger I slept on fresh hay
Quiet tiny Christ.
The moon, emerging from the shadows,
I stroked the flax of His hair ...

The bull breathed in the face of the Baby
And, rustling straw,
On a flexible knee
I looked around, breathing a little.

Sparrows through roof poles
They rushed to the manger in a crowd,
And the bull, clinging to the niche,
The blanket was wrinkled with his lip.

The dog, sneaking up to the warm leg,
Licked her secretly.
Everyone was more comfortable with a cat
In the manger to warm the Child sideways ...

Subdued white goat
Breathed on his forehead,
Just a stupid gray donkey
Helplessly pushed everyone:

"Look at the Child
Just a minute for me!”
And cried loudly
In pre-dawn silence...

And Christ, opening his eyes,
Suddenly parted the circle of animals
And with a smile full of affection,
Whispered: "Look quickly!"

Christmas

I. Brodsky

The star shone brightly from the sky.
The cold wind raked the snow into a snowdrift.
Rustling sand. The fire crackled at the entrance.

The smoke was like a candle. The fire curled up.
And the shadows got shorter
then suddenly longer. Nobody around knew
that the account of life will begin from this night.

The wolves have arrived. The baby was fast asleep.
Steep vaults surrounded the manger.
The snow swirled. White steam swirled.
The baby lay, and the gifts lay.

God is with us

V. Solovyov

In the darkness of centuries, that night has already receded,
When, tired of anger and anxiety,
The earth in the arms of the sky rested,
And in silence God was born with us.

And much is impossible now:
The kings no longer look at the sky,
And the shepherds do not listen in the wilderness,
How do angels talk about God?

But the eternal that was revealed that night, -
It is unbreakable by time
And the Word was born again in your soul,
Born before the manger long ago.

Yes, God is with us - not there, in the azure tent,
Not beyond countless worlds
Not in evil fire and not in stormy breathing,
And not in the sleeping memory of centuries.

He is here, now, in the midst of random vanity,
In the stream of muddy life anxieties,
You own the all-joyful secret:
Powerless evil! We are eternal: God is with us!

christmas night

Olga Guzova

Snow falls white-white
on hillocks and houses;
dressed with frost
old Russian winter.

The stillness of the blue river...
And you don't need anything
on a painted porch
Christmas lurked.

Shake the cradle
and drive the clouds away...
All doubts will be dispelled
that Christmas night.

Before Christmas

Valentin Berestov

"And why are you, my stupid baby,
Nose pressed against the glass
Sitting in the dark and looking
In an empty frosty haze.

Come with me there
Where the star shines in the room
Where bright candles
balloons, gifts
Decorated Christmas tree in the corner!

“No, soon a star will light up in the sky.
She'll bring you here tonight
as soon as Christ is born
(Yes, yes, right to these places!
Yes, yes, right in this frost!),
Eastern kings, wise magi,
To praise the Christ child.
And I have already seen the shepherds through the window!
I know where the barn is! I know where the ox is!
And the donkey walked along our street!

"And why are you, my stupid baby,
Nose pressed against the glass
Sitting in the dark and looking
In an empty frosty haze?
Come with me there
Where the star shines in the room
Where bright candles
balloons, gifts
Decorated Christmas tree in the corner!
"No, soon a star will light up in the sky.
She'll bring you here tonight
as soon as Christ is born
(Yes, yes, right to these places!
Yes, yes, right in this frost!),
Eastern kings, wise magi,
To praise the Christ child.
And I have already seen the shepherds through the window!
I know where the barn is! I know where the ox is!
And the donkey walked along our street!

***
Joy, joy without end!
The evening bell rings out
We are given good news
From the heavenly Creator.

heavy bells,
Well, their ringing is light, bright,
Heard all over the world
His soul is light.

Let's drink with mom, dad
We are Christmas carols
On this wonderful winter evening
We wish everyone a Merry Christmas.

The tree sparkles with gold
In bright sparkles and lights.
Because of the branches, I know
An angel is looking at me!

The birds are fed wheat
Joy, laughter and vanity.
Everyone sings and has fun
Waiting for Christ.

Embodied in earthly life
He brought happiness to people.
All shine, all rejoice:
Christ is born today!

Christmas poems for kids are a great way to get into the spirit of one of the most anticipated winter holidays. And let there be frost and blizzard outside the window, a festive mood reigns in the hearts.

Winter is the time for children's matinees. A good opportunity for a child to express himself in a poem. Moreover, children's poems for Christmas are beautiful and touching works that have a special sound, they have the atmosphere of a fairy tale and a bright belief in a miracle.

We are pleased to present you an online selection of children's poems for Christmas. With any of them, your child will shine at the matinee.

Children's poems for Christmas

miracle of miracles

Suddenly flew to the tree
A flock of bullfinches
The tree turned red immediately
From living fires.

On her hairy branches,
Instead of tinsel
Hoarfrost will shave off the net,
Snow globes.

And the crown - the star shines,
Miracle of miracles!
Christmas, friends, meets
Primordial forest.

Bright Christmas holiday

Bright holiday of Christmas!
There is no happier celebration!
On the night of Christ's birth
A star lit up above the earth.

Since then, through the centuries
She shines for us like the sun.
Warms the soul with faith
To make the world a better place.

Gives sparks of magic
Bright holiday of Christmas!
Peace comes to every home...
Merry Christmas!

bethlehem yard

Boy-God in a manger was born
Among donkeys, lambs.
And lit up with a star
Bethlehem courtyard and garden.

And the gray donkey thought,
Looking into the baby's eyes:
“He came with goodness and faith,
Compassion and kindness!”

A lazy puppy
Peeped from the kennel
How the magi came from the East,
They brought their gifts.

The Christ Child is born

There are countries where people have never known
No blizzards, no loose snows;
There only non-melting snow sparkle
Peaks of granite ridges.

The flowers there are more fragrant, the stars are larger,
Brighter and more elegant spring
And the feathers of birds are brighter there, and warmer
There is a wave of the sea.

In such a country on a fragrant night,
Whispering laurels and roses
The desired miracle happened firsthand:
The Christ Child was born.

Here comes Christmas again

Here comes Christmas again
The triumph of heavenly forces:
On this day Christ came
To save our world from evil.

Glory to Him forever
The conqueror of darkness.
Congratulations with all my heart
With this great joy.

Miracle Times

Those were the days of miracles
The words of the prophet came true:
Angels descended from heaven
The star rolled from the East.

The world of redemption awaited -
And in the poor manger of Bethlehem,
To the song of praise of Eden,
The wondrous baby shone
And thundered through Palestine
Voice in the wilderness…

Christmas

Today will be Christmas
The whole city is waiting for a secret,
He slumbers in the crystal hoarfrost
Waiting for the magic to happen.

Blizzards took over him
Similar to a dream.
In cathedrals, the flutter of candles and singing,
And incense silvery smoke.

There will be miracles
So easily, in the crowd of passers-by,
And suddenly they look like music
Human voices will become.

holy night

Holy night! How do you shine
On our life path!
You strengthen our strength
And teach us where to go.

Messenger of another world
You are the Star of Bethlehem
From the gloom of the desert
Led me to the Living Key!

Fluffy snow at Christmas

Fluffy snow
Covered the dense forest
The earth fell asleep in a quiet sleep,
The vault of the heavens darkened.

Today is a break from work
Forget all worries...
The first star will light up -
And Christ will come to us.

It will come down to every family
Bring peace and tranquility
All the goodness to show their
Have a feast for the kids.

Let's forget grief and sadness

Let's forget
And grief, and sadness!
Baby Jesus was born today!

He was born at night, in a deep cave.
He was surrounded only by birds and animals!
Yes, angels, yes postuhi and magi!
And that means people, and that means us!

Standing on the sidelines and quietly watching
What a miracle in Saint Bethlehem!

Grace Christmas

So that love does not die
So that good does not die -
We have been given the birth of God,
Thanks Christmas.

This great joy
With you, loved ones, I share -
For your health, your happiness
On Christmas I will pray.

On the days of Christmas

On Christmas days
Do one good thing:
Help, at least with a word,
For those unfortunate:

The inconsolable - comfort
Indifferent - forgive,
And at least their neighbors
We learn to love!

bright christmas

Bright holiday of Christmas!
There is no happier celebration!
On the night of Christ's birth
A star lit up above the earth.

Since then, through the centuries
She shines for us like the sun.
Warms the soul with faith
To make the world a better place.

Gives sparks of magic
Bright holiday of Christmas!
Peace comes to every home...
Merry Christmas!

Appearance of an angel to the shepherds

Get up and go
To the city of Bethlehem;
Delight your souls
And tell everyone
"The Savior came to the people,
The Savior has come into the world!
Gloria,
And peace on earth!
Where he rests
wordless creature,
Resting in a manger
King of the whole world!”

The night is quiet

The night is quiet. On firm ground unsteady
The southern stars tremble.
Mother's eyes with a smile
Quiet looking into the manger.
No ears, no superfluous eyes,
Here the roosters crowed -
And for the angels in the highest
Shepherds praise God.
The manger quietly shines in the eyes,
Illuminated face of Mary.
Star choir to another choir
Hearing quivering pricked.
And above Him burns high
That star of distant countries;
With her are the kings of the East
Gold, myrrh and frankincense.

Star
(Christmas carol)

In the wide sky
In a starry bright round dance,
A wonderful star shines.
Everywhere she will cast a ray,
Where human grief groans, -
In villages, groves, cities.
The beam reaches the light
And peasant women, and queens,
And to the bird's nest.
He will slip into a rich house,
And not blowjob poor hut
The beam is magical never.
Everywhere brighter joy shines,
Where that stellar beam trembles,
And the trouble is not terrible there,
Where the star shines

carol

Kolya-kolya-kolyada -
Troubles - "No!", And happiness - "Yes!"
Happy New Year, Merry Christmas:
We wish you peace in the house,
And health, and goodness,
And warm heart!
Kolya-kolya-kolyada -
To troubles - “No!”, But to happiness “Yes !!!”

Chrismas story

The holiday is based on biblical story about the birth of the Son of God from the Virgin Mary.

During the reign of Augustus, a census decree was issued, according to which every citizen of the empire had to return to his hometown. Joseph is a descendant of David, so he must have been in Bethlehem on the days of the census. In anticipation of the birth of their son, Joseph and Mary were forced to make a perilous journey. The journey was long and dangerous, especially since it was time for the young woman to give birth.

Arriving in Bethlehem, the young couple did not find a place in any decent house. All they were offered was an old barn. It was there that the greatest of men appeared. The Savior of mankind came into this world quietly and inconspicuously.

However, this event did not go unnoticed. The sages of the East have been counting an important date for years. When the time came, they went a long way to make sure their calculations were correct and present gifts to the wonderful baby. The shepherds also came to congratulate Joseph and Mary on the birth of their son, the Star of Bethlehem showed them the way to the barn.

This story is one of the central Christmas poems for children that can be read online from our holiday selection.

About Christmas for children

We celebrate Christmas on January 7th. This is an important holiday for all Christians. The birth of Christ is considered one of the major religious events.

This the greatest holiday celebrated in the family circle. On Christmas night, all believers go to churches and offer fervent prayers to God for their loved ones.

The night before Christmas is called Christmas Eve. The name of this holiday is explained by the fact that in the old days this evening they cooked sochivo - wheat broth, which was seasoned with honey and nuts. The dish is lean (like all the dishes of the festive table), but unusually tasty. On this day, believers did not eat anything, and only with the appearance of the first star did they sit down at the table.

On Christmas Eve the whole family got together. The hostess prepared 12 Lenten dishes. On the Christmas table there should not have been anything meat, dairy and fat. The number of treats on the festive table corresponded to the number of Apostles. It was not customary to drink alcohol that evening.

Before eating the festive dishes, everyone had to say a prayer. On this wonderful evening, it was customary to talk only about good things, recalling the events that preceded the birth of the Messiah.

On the night before Christmas, even the children did not go to bed. They went from house to house and sang short Christmas carols. In return, they received treats or money. Adults also took part in Christmas performances. They dressed up as biblical heroes and went from house to house showing the Christmas story.

At Christmas, it is customary to put nativity scenes in churches. A nativity scene is such an exposition on which the holy family is represented. Mary is sitting, bending over the baby Jesus, Joseph is standing next to them, and in front of them are the wise men from the East, presenting gifts to the born Messiah. In the background are the shepherds who were the first to come to congratulate the young couple.

Christmas is a wonderful holiday that reminds us that there is always a place for a miracle in life. Sometimes events that take place quietly inconspicuously can have a great resonance in the future.

Merry Christmas!