Orthodox holidays

This bright, good book tells about the history, significance and traditions of the Orthodox holidays. When the church year begins, when the wonderful time of the saint comes, why on Christmas we decorate the Christmas tree, how to prepare gifts for Easter and paint an Easter egg - all this and a lot of interesting, useful, good is written in an accessible and exciting form.

Each story about a particular holiday is accompanied by excerpts from the literary works of great Russian writers. Carefully selected illustrations - the works of domestic and Western European artists and icon painters - emphasize the beauty and greatness of each holiday.

for primary school age.

3rd edition, corrected.