As in most countries in the world, Christmas is full of decoration, light and color. And although in the russian christmas many things are different (there it is not celebrated on January 24 but on January 6), the Christmas tree is still a central element in the decoration. And very important, because due to the Russian political history Christmas has not always been respected as a party. The socialist regime, enemy of religion, caused Russians to deprive themselves of Christmas for many years. Luckily for years the Christmas party has returned to Russian homes.
The Christmas tree in Russia formerly it was decorated with sweets and fruits. You could find apples, walnuts and tangerines. On the other hand, figurines made of cardboard, cloth, aluminum or paper were added. More recently the crystal or glass became the characteristic material to make the Christmas balls or spheres of the Russian Christmas tree.
All the christmas balls in russia They are a market that is largely in the hands of the “Ariel” factory located in Nizhny Novgorod. They are specialists in creating Christmas ornaments out of glass. His creations are original and very fine, all the spheres are made in an artisanal and very delicate way.
These balls are not only essential in Christmas trees of many Russian homes, They are also the same ones that decorate the presidential tree or some ornaments that the city offers in the subway or specific squares.