“We spend Christmas hiding behind sweaters and tablecloths and polite conversation,” says Volkonskaya, pulling a fur coat over her naked shoulders after a plunge in the Moscow River. “But the birth of Christ — or the birth of the winter sun — is raw. There was no fabric in the manger. Only skin, straw, and breath.”
The tree, a central feature of any Christmas celebration, is adorned with natural ornaments such as pinecones, branches, and dried flowers, along with a few carefully selected, antique French and Russian glass ornaments. The overall effect is one of understated elegance and refinement. enature russian bare french christmas celebration new
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Unvarnished oak, birch, and pine form the literal foundation of the setting, from heavy dining tables to hand-carved candle holders. Only skin, straw, and breath