During World War II, on the fronts, Christmas trees were decorated with figurines made from shoulder straps, bandages, and socks. Toys were also produced, in limited quantities, of course. Decorating the Christmas tree for the New Year was mandatory; this ritual reminded of a peaceful life and gave strength to hope for an early victory. "Military" Christmas trees were decorated with "soldiers", "tanks", "pistols", "medical dogs"; even Santa Claus beat the Nazis on New Year's cards ...

By the age of 30, glass toys had occupied the main niche in the production of festive products. The glassblower blew the workpiece through a glass tube heated red-hot on a gas burner. When it reached the desired size, one end was soldered. Then it was cooled, dipped in colored varnish or silver nitrite, painted by hand, rhinestones and sparkles were glued to it, and a so-called “hat” with a loop was attached to it.

In the 1980s, the production of serial toys that did not differ in original design ideas continued. Balloons of the most diverse range of colors, with silver and gold plating, with glued flowers and stars. "Cones", as if sprinkled with sugar.

Jewelers have created a New Year's toy to decorate the Christmas tree. The price of this jewelry exceeded all expectations. This Christmas tree toy is recognized as the most expensive in the world. Christmas decoration, encrusted with rubies and diamonds. The price of this item is USD.

On September 18, 2008, a unique, the only Christmas tree decoration Museum in Russia - "Klinskoye Compound" was opened! "Klinskoye Compound" is a museum of Christmas decorations in the city of Klin near Moscow. This museum is young and so far the only one in Russia. The museum is located in a nice modern tower.

The largest collection of Christmas decorations belongs to the American Kim Balashak, who has been living in Moscow for more than ten years. Her collection includes a little over 2,500 Soviet Christmas decorations. It is Balashak who represents Russia in the international organization of collectors of Christmas decorations "Golden Glow".

The history of the appearance of New Year's toys Completed by: Lidiya Litovchenko, student of the 6th "A" class of the MBOU, Irkutsk, secondary school No. 77 Head: Konstantinova E.O.

The purpose of the project: To learn the history of the appearance of New Year's toys in different historical periods

Tasks: Find out what were the first toys in Russia. Learn how Christmas toys are made. Determine when the tradition of decorating the Christmas tree began.

The History of the New Year's Tradition In ancient times, the Celtic peoples had a custom of worshiping natural forces. It was believed that living nature was inhabited by various supernatural beings, and in order to receive their help, it was necessary to make sacrifices, thus proving one's respect. They believed that spirits live in the branches of trees, the location of which determines the harvest and fertility.

The first toys So, the first Christmas decorations were exclusively edible. They were apples, potatoes, eggs, nuts, waffles, gingerbread, figured sugar and candies. This is no coincidence. All edible decorations meant something.

The story of the appearance of the New Year's ball According to legend, there was once a lean year, and there were few apples. Then glassblowers from the town of Lauscha in Thuringia in 1848 offered a temporary replacement for this fruit. It was there that the first glass balls were made from transparent and colored glass. They immediately won the hearts, so that very soon their production became a massive and profitable business. A decree was issued on the use of silver balls from Laushi as Christmas decorations.

New Year in Russia In Russia, the custom of celebrating the New Year on the night of December 31 to January 1 was introduced by Peter I, and he also ordered that the spruce should become the symbol of the New Year.

Variety of Christmas toys

Museum of Christmas Tree Decorations On September 18, 2008, a unique, the only Museum of Christmas tree decorations in Russia - "Klinskoye Compound" was opened! "Klinskoye Compound" is a museum of Christmas decorations in the city of Klin near Moscow. This museum is young and so far the only one in Russia. The museum is located in a nice modern tower.

Have you ever seen such trees?

Conclusion Having studied the literature on this issue, I came to the conclusion that initially New Year's toys were not the same as they are now. In the course of the research, I studied the history of the emergence of the tradition of decorating a Christmas tree and the process of making Christmas tree decorations. All my tasks have been completed.

References Andreeva E.L. Christmas decorations. [Electronic resource] Museum of Christmas decorations "Klinskoye Compound". Date of visit: 01/10/2013. Time: 2.41 pm. Access mode: http://www.klinvk.ru/history.html. Zhdanova L.I. Christmas tree decorations. Do it yourself. – M.: Hatber-press, 2007 – 265 p. Elizarova E.M. [Electronic resource] Cognitive magazine School of Life. RU. Date of visit: 02/12/2013. Time: 10.35. Access mode: http://shkolazhizni.ru/archive/0/n-32853/. Salnikova A.A. The history of Christmas decorations. - M.: New Literary Review, 2011 - 384 p. History of New Year's toys. [Electronic resource] KostromaMa. RU. Date of visit: 14.01.2013. Time: 12.11. Access mode: http://www.kostromama.ru/articles/holidays/article/Istoriia_novogodneii_igruschki.html

Tatiana Petrenko
Presentation "Christmas toys"

Project "Christmas tree toys»

for the 2nd junior group.

Project relevance:

The project is aimed at expanding children's knowledge about the objective world. The problem of interaction between preschool teachers and parents of pupils, their involvement in the life of the kindergarten and the group is also relevant.

Only by joining forces, we will provide excellent conditions for the education of morality, feelings of love and affection for our culture, our people through the reasonable, rational use of public holidays based on folklore, creativity, traditions and customs.

Objective of the project: Introduction to the culture of the New Year holiday, its traditions; development of artistic and aesthetic attitude to the surrounding reality, enrichment of children's impressions.

Tasks:

1. Introduce a variety of New Year's toys and the tradition of decorating the Christmas tree.

2. Development of artistic and aesthetic abilities, skills and abilities of productive activity.

3. Promote the interaction of children and parents in the manufacture and collection of New Year's toys.

From the history of the Christmas tree toys.

(information for children of a cognitive nature)

How and where did they first appear Christmas decorations- history is silent. We only know that at first they were very, very simple, but gradually became more complex and interesting.

Before the tree was dressed up "edible decorations"- apples, waffles, nuts in gold papers, other fruits and sweets, honey gingerbread. And only then the first ones appear "inedible" Christmas decorations.

In Russia, the first Christmas trees toys were not made of glass, as, presumably, in other countries, and from improvised materials - rags, straw, colored ribbons, and later from paper and foil. There were even special workshops that did this.

Also in our country, cotton toys. The basis for the figurine of a cotton man was a wire frame wrapped with cotton wool. Eyes, eyebrows and nose were painted with a brush, cheeks were blushed with a cotton swab. The costume was cut out of white or pre-dyed cotton wool. The finished figure was covered with glue. Large figures, usually depicting Father Frost and the Snow Maiden, were placed under the Christmas tree.

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story of christmas toys

How Christmas toys appeared In the distant past, all Christmas tree decorations were edible - waffle and sugar figurines, nuts, fruits and vegetables, sweets.

How Christmas decorations appeared Toys were also made from rags, straw and colored ribbons.

How Christmas decorations appeared In the 18th century, colorful paper flowers, angels, appeared. They gilded nuts and cones, painted eggshells, wove chains.

How Christmas decorations appeared At the beginning of the 20th century, Christmas trees were decorated with cotton toys and paper garlands. Cotton toys were made from twisted pressed cotton, which was wound on skeleton frames in the form of animals and people. The painted blanks were covered with a starch paste with mica, which made them hard and slightly shiny.

How Christmas decorations appeared By the middle of the 20th century, the assortment of Christmas decorations became very rich, although they were made from less effective materials than today. But a lot of imagination was invested in them. A variety of birds and animals were stamped from silver-plated cardboard.

How Christmas decorations appeared In the second half of the 20th century, the first Christmas balls were made in Russia from transparent or colored glass. Silver and gold dust was used to paint Christmas decorations. Each toy is handmade.

How Christmas decorations appeared The glassblowers' fantasy knew no bounds: they made birds, Santa Clauses, bunches of grapes, as well as all sorts of things - whoever comes to mind: jugs, pipes, in which you could even blow. Christmas decorations changed depending on the fashion.

How Christmas decorations appeared We produced toys depicting technology

How Christmas decorations appeared in the form of vegetables and fruits

How Christmas decorations appeared In the form of space satellites and astronauts

How Christmas decorations appeared in the form of Santa Claus and the Snow Maiden

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The history of the New Year's toy

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New Year's toy "Ball" (step by step drawing)

Step-by-step drawing of a New Year's toy "Ball". A resource for art lessons and extracurricular activities. This resource can be used for individual, group and collective work....

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The history of the Christmas tree toy Completed by the educator MBDOU No. 32 "Fairy Tale", Kirovsk, Leningrad Region. Korsakova E.N. The history of Christmas decorations. Completed by the educator MBDOU No. 32 "Fairy Tale", Kirovsk, Leningrad Region. Korsakova Ekaterina Nikolaevna

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We bought them for the Christmas tree, We gave them to her on New Year's Eve. Bears, bunnies, firecrackers - New Year's ... .. Riddle: “We bought them for the Christmas tree, gave it to her on New Year's Eve. Bears, bunnies, crackers - New Year's ... (toys)

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What grows on the tree? Cones and needles. Multi-colored balls Do not grow on a Christmas tree. Gingerbread and flags do not grow on a Christmas tree, Nuts do not grow In golden paper. These flags and balloons Have grown today For the Russian children On New Year's holiday. S. Marshak What grows on a Christmas tree? Cones and needles. Multi-colored balls Do not grow on a Christmas tree. Gingerbread and flags do not grow on a Christmas tree, Nuts do not grow In golden paper. These flags and balloons Have grown today For the Russian children On New Year's holiday. S. Marshak

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The custom of decorating trees appeared a very, very long time ago among our great-great-great-grandparents

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In those distant times, all people believed in fairy tales and miracles. They believed that powerful spirits live in the branches of trees - good and evil. And in order to get along with them and get their help in various matters, people brought various gifts, which they hung on branches for these spirits. In those distant times, all people believed in fairy tales and miracles. They believed that powerful spirits live in the branches of trees - good and evil. And in order to get along with them and get their help in various matters, people brought various gifts, which they hung on branches for these spirits.

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In 1700 The Russian Tsar Peter 1 ordered the New Year to be celebrated in Russia as well as in Europe on January 1. And decorate houses with spruce branches, only outside. In 1700 The Russian Tsar Peter 1 ordered the New Year to be celebrated in Russia as well as in Europe on January 1. And decorate houses with spruce branches, only outside.

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At first, Christmas trees were decorated very simply: nuts, apples, even potatoes. At first, Christmas trees were decorated very simply: nuts, apples, even potatoes.

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Time passed and people brought the Christmas tree into the house Time passed and people brought the New Year tree into the house

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Now, in addition to traditional apples, nuts, sweets, balls appear on thorny green branches. And on the top of the head is an image of a star or the sun, cut out of thick paper or made of straw. Now, in addition to traditional apples, nuts, sweets, balls appear on thorny green branches. And on the top of the head is an image of a star or the sun, cut out of thick paper or made of straw.

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You and I can also decorate the green branches of our New Year tree with beautiful and tasty gingerbread, fruits, marmalade garlands, nuts and sweets

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Christmas trees decorated with edible Christmas decorations are so beautiful and appetizing.

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Over time, toys made from other materials began to appear. From cardboard From cotton From glass From plastic From metal Over time, toys made from other materials began to appear: from cardboard, - from cotton, - from glass, - from plastic, - from metal.

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The appearance of Christmas decorations in Russia used to be very dependent on the events that took place in our country. The appearance of Christmas decorations in Russia used to be very dependent on the events that took place in our country.

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During the Patriotic War at the front, Christmas trees were decorated with toys made from shoulder straps, bandages, and socks. Christmas decorations were also produced, in limited quantities. Decorating Christmas trees during the war was a must. The New Year tree reminded of a peaceful life and gave hope for a faster victory. "Military" Christmas trees were decorated with "soldiers", "tanks", "pistols", "medical dogs", even Santa Claus beat the Nazis on New Year's cards ... During World War II at the front, Christmas trees were decorated with toys that were made from shoulder straps, bandages, socks . Christmas decorations were also produced, in limited quantities. Decorating Christmas trees during the war was a must. The New Year tree reminded of a peaceful life and gave hope for a faster victory. "Military" Christmas trees were decorated with "soldiers", "tanks", "pistols", "medical dogs", even Santa Claus beat the Nazis on New Year's cards ...

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Military toys displayed what was happening in the country. This is an air battle in which our aircraft wins, a steam locomotive that rushes with ammunition for our troops, orders and medals for the courage and heroic deeds of our soldiers. Christmas decorations were made from various improvised materials, even from unnecessary light bulbs, wrapped in newspaper or painted with paints.

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When people began to explore the airspace, flew into space, then there were toys in the form of airplanes, rockets, parachutes, airships, astronauts

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Then Christmas-tree decorations began to appear in the form of fairy-tale characters. Still, Christmas trees were decorated with brilliant rain. Then Christmas-tree decorations began to appear in the form of fairy-tale characters. More Christmas trees dressed up with brilliant rain

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Now we are decorating Christmas trees with a wide variety of toys Now we are decorating Christmas trees with a wide variety of toys

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Why did people in ancient times decorate tree branches in the forest? What was the name of the king who ordered to celebrate the New Year on January 1 and decorate the Christmas tree? What was the tree decorated with first? What materials are Christmas decorations made of? What were Christmas decorations like during the war? What Christmas decorations appeared when a person began to master the airspace, flew into space? What kind of decorations are they decorating the New Year tree now? slide quiz. 1. Why did people dress up tree branches in the forest in ancient times? 2. What was the name of the king who ordered to celebrate the New Year on January 1 and decorate the Christmas tree? 3. What was the Christmas tree decorated with first? 4. What materials are Christmas decorations made of? 5. What were Christmas decorations like during the war? 6. What kind of Christmas decorations appeared when a person began to master the airspace, flew into space? 7. What toys are decorating the Christmas tree now?

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How is a modern Christmas tree toy made? It turns out that everyone's favorite Christmas balls are made from simple glass tubes. First, they are heated in a flame, and the glass becomes plastic, like wax. The heated glass is divided into blanks for balls, heated again, and a glass ball is blown out of each blank, like a soap bubble. And then they paint it with silver paint. After that, the balls are painted in different colors. Now the fun begins!!! The New Year's ball is painted with the most patterns and drawings, sprinkled with Sequins. How is a modern Christmas tree toy made? It turns out that everyone's favorite Christmas balls are made from simple glass tubes. First, they are heated in a flame, and the glass becomes plastic, like wax. The heated glass is divided into blanks for balls, heated again, and a glass ball is blown out of each blank, like a soap bubble. And then they paint it with silver paint. After that, the balls are painted in different colors. Now the fun begins!!! The New Year's ball is painted with the most patterns and drawings, sprinkled with sparkles.