Christmas Day! January 7th, 2019

 On the main Lenin Square there were reindeer pulling sleds - fun!  The same reindeer we saw being unloaded.  There were many people celebrating and it was delightful to be a part of it all!

 Closer look at the reindeer rides!

 Camel rides also! Anciently camels came on the 'Silk Road' from Asia to Europe - through southern Russia.  So many kids were having a good time celebrating Christmas.

 There were horse drawn carriages also - with more people could enjoy a ride - reminded me of the snow scene from Dr. Zhivago!

 Stage and entertainment all day long - here are the famous Russian dancers who seem to be gliding along the floor - great music and costumes - many acts following each other...ice scluptures in the background here.

 Dasha was surprised that a Nativity scene was part of the City Celebration - I was thrilled that it was.  Another dance group was posing in front while we were there.  The pine boughs that made the stable smelled good and Christmasy!

 Another Russian dance group and musicians on the stage - - we almost wanted to stay and watch these shows instead of the Ciinderella Ballet tickets we had for the matinee - but we went and it was delightful, as usual.

 Two beautiful ladies, in front of ice sculpture horses!  Ploy would always take my bag - said in Thailand that you carry old ladies bags for them - bless her!

 Father Frost (Santa Claus) at the far left - people joining with dancers and costumed adults for a line dance around the square.

Across the street at the Ballet Theater, Ploy and Dasha taking pictures of monuments to film.  Both of them enjoy watching movies and know a lot about them. Now Dasha has my plaid bag for me - nice to have wonderful friends!