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• How to Survive the Holidays If You’re a Grinch

  Or, for the purposes of this article, an introvert. For I don’t know if my social recluse soulmates will be with me on this one, but I’d happily steal Christmas if I could. Not for banishing it altogether, no, I’m not a dictator (just a Grinch). Nor do I have anything against flashy decorations (bring out the kitsch!) or advent calendars (only what’s the thing with some of them not including a piece of chocolate for December 25? Bloody capitalists), or the children laughing (but dear parents, let’s limit it to the period of, say, 10am to 6pm, capeesh?). I’d just revamp it... slightly. Alas; as of now, this is all just a dream, and we the homebody crowd have to make do with the barbarous, social-interaction-obsessed world order shaped by and for extroverts. So here’s a word of counsel on how to survive the tinsel, the jamborees, and other manifestations of the holiday cheer attack on the senses.

  21.12.2018

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: December 22-23

  Whether you want to catch the latest exhibition or concert, buy presents for your loved ones, or just get cozy and watch a movie, you’ll find a suitable option in our weekly list of what’s going on in St. Petersburg this weekend!

  19.12.2018

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: December 15-16

  Learn about the origins of the Russian Christmas gift-giving tradition, immerse yourself in a tropical heaven right in the middle of winter, make your own Christmas card, and listen to the best classical music in St. Pete’s most beautiful concert venues! Check out our list of the coolest things going on in the city this weekend!

  12.12.2018

• Winter Fairs in St. Petersburg

  Winter is here, and so is the festive spirit. Throughout December, numerous fairs, festivals, and meetups will pop up all around St. Petersburg. Here’s a handy guide to the most notable ones: from classic Christmas-y festivities and food fests to Soviet-style New Year’s celebrations.

  04.12.2018

• Winter Holidays: Russian Orthodox Christmas

  Christmas with no Santa, red outfits, numerous gifts and celebrated seven days after the New Year? No, it’s not a successful project by the Grinch. It’s Russian Orthodox Christmas.

  05.01.2018

• Winter Holidays in St. Petersburg: Merry Christmas!

  It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! St. Petersburg, the most European of Russian cities, is all set to kick off the holiday season in style.

  19.12.2017