Category Archives: Christmas

La Gazette 1635: Historical News Today

Esteemed Readers, 1635 has already begun, so there are more hope for a misty peace in our exhausting Thiry Years’ War (1618-1648). Battles are more furious, negotiations are hotter while the life goes on & our La Gazette adds more … Continue reading

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Russian Orthodox Icons: Our Lady of Kazan

Esteemed Readers, we continue our travel around the Orthodox world. This year it is dedicated to our Icons. The story of the Saint Images is very interesting as it always mixes a miracle with difficulties of life, while its contemplation … Continue reading

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Russian Dances: Winter

Esteemed Readers, we have had a wonderful ballet season, so I would like to suggest you to continue our acquaintance with the Russian dance. Why not to begin it right before the New Year?😁🎄🥂 For the festive mood I present … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas to You & Your Kin!

Merry Christmas! Buon Natale! Joyeux Noël! Feliz Natal!Nollaig Chridheil! 🎄🥂🎉 Maria KethuProfumo

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Louis XIV Asks a Christmas Riddle XII

Esteemed Readers, here is the last riddle of the year. It is dedicated to Christmas, New Year & all our hopes for a better life: “A road is covered with little sparkling beads”. REPLY to the Riddle posted on November … Continue reading

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Soviet Cuisine: Pirogi

Esteemed Readers, our New Year quest has been almost fulfilled. We miss only the pirogi, traditional Russian pies with various fillings. Here are some ideas to add the authentic taste to your feast. Pigori Ingredients: Dough: wheat flour – 1 … Continue reading

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Sergio Cammariere: Natale in Campagna

Esteemed Readers, I present you a piano Christmas piece “Natale in Campagna/Christmas in the country” by our Cyrano that ends our musical year with Sergio Cammariere.  No matter its sadness, I hope that it will add some joyful atmosphere to … Continue reading

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Soviet Cuisine: Tea Party Cakes II

Esteemed Readers, “Leningr’adskij” is another sweet hit of all the times for any Soviet celebration, especially for the New Year’s Eve. It is not an easy cake but it is worth of trying. The result will be extremely delicious & … Continue reading

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Soviet Cuisine: Tea Party Cakes I

Esteemed Readers, no matter our long New Year celebrations, none can immagine them without a good tea party with a proper cake. As a rule these cakes were in sale & nobody bothered to cook them at home. At present, … Continue reading

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Soviet Cuisine: Roast Suckling Pig

Esteemed Readers, the origin of this dish is as ancient as Rus’. Roast pigs filled with buckwheat or mushrooms were dishes of the Zars’ menus. Its cooking is demanding but the result is fabulous. As a rule, a pig is … Continue reading

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