| Russian Christmas ornaments come in almost | | | | Maiden of Russian literature. The magnificent |
| every shape and design imaginable; making any | | | | onion-shaped domes of Russian Orthodox church |
| Yuletide décor more festive. Many Russian | | | | steeples, like Saint Basil's Cathedral in Moscow, are |
| Christmas ornaments are made from durable | | | | also popular. Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcraker" will |
| plastic, but many are still hand made and hand | | | | always be the traditional performance of the |
| painted in delicate wood and blown glass. Some | | | | season and nutcracker Christmas ornaments are |
| are designed not to grace your tree but to | | | | a perfect reminder of that beloved classic. |
| beautify every room in your home with traditional | | | | Taking their cue from the fabulous Faberge |
| images of the Christ child and Holy Family, keeping | | | | Easter eggs, some Russian ornaments are |
| the true spirit of the season alive in eye-catching | | | | eggshell shaped and painted in minute detail with |
| adornments that will become heirlooms in your | | | | Grandfather Frost, angels, rabbits and |
| family. | | | | snow-covered dachas. Even a whole village might |
| Ornaments popular around the world are also | | | | find itself hanging among the needles in miniature. |
| popular in Russia, including angels, Christmas trees, | | | | Whatever your personal preference in Christmas |
| snowmen and, of course, Santa Claus. They | | | | tree decor, a Russian ornament will add a |
| come in many sizes and painted in every color of | | | | distinctive flavor to your Christmas scene that |
| the rainbow. Many of the ornaments are uniquely | | | | family and friends will remember. In fact, don't be |
| Russian: Pieces patterned after the famous | | | | surprised if their next tree looks a lot like yours |
| nesting dolls or "matryoshkas" or the Snow | | | | did this year! |