The end of the year is impossible to imagine without decorating Christmas trees, rustling gifts, the smell of tangerines, singing carols, a nativity scene, themed decor and a sense of Wonder. We believe that St. Nicholas will come to us and leave a gift. It doesn't matter if it's under the pillow, under the bed, or on the windowsill... Over time, we will gather as a family for Christmas — with kutya, twelve dishes and carols: someone on December 25, someone else usually on January 7. On New Year's eve, some may still be waiting for Santa Claus, some for Santa, and others will simply exchange gifts, congratulations and wishes. But for everyone, this is a special period when we sum up the results of the year, try to set goals for the next 365 days and feel the magic of unity, hope and love. Around the whirl of winter holidays, in addition to magic, there are always questions of the historical component. What symbols is traditional and modern Ukrainian Christmas full of? Why are we waiting for Nikolai and what is his connection with Santa? Who is Santa Claus and is it true that he is completely a product of Soviet culture? About the book here is the most useful Christmas book for all adult readers. Research " under the pillow or under the Christmas tree? Anthropological study of holidays " is a vivid nonfiction about the history and traditions of winter holidays. Thanks to this book, you will learn who Santa Claus really is, where this character came from, and what myths exist around him. You will read about ancient rituals and magic associated with the winter period, learn more about Kolyada, Nicholas, the Christmas tree and many other things and figures centered around the winter holiday period. This is a wonderful book about the Christmas holidays, which gives comprehensive answers about the nature and origin of all the winter rituals we know from childhood. Author of a thorough and interesting publication "under the pillow or under the Christmas tree? Anthropological study of holidays " is Daria Antsibor. She is an anthropologist and folklorist who professionally studies cultural issues. You will find this book in the online store Knigarnya "E" at the best price. The study was published in the publishing house "laboratory", where readers will find a lot of high-quality Ukrainian and translated nonfiction, in particular such publications as " no one is in the forest. Stories about people, buildings, and psychiatry" and "the dopamine generation. Where is the line between pain and pleasure?"