Christmas tree toys are an integral part of New Year's celebrations, symbolising joy, warmth and cosiness. However, the history of Christmas tree toys goes back to the distant past, and over time the attitude to these decorations has undergone significant changes. The origins of the tree decorating tradition can be traced back to pagan times. In ancient Egypt, for example, people used green branches to celebrate the winter solstice, symbolising ...

The German toy industry is renowned for its deep tradition and high level of craftsmanship. One of the most colourful and unique places to learn about its history and development is the Museum of the German Toy Industry. This museum not only tells the story of the toy-making process, but also shows how technology and materials have changed over the decades. The Museum of the German Toy Industry ...

Jack in the box ("Jack in the box", also in Russian "poppypunchik") is a children's toy. It looks like a box with a handle that plays a melody. At some point, the box suddenly opens its lid and a figure (usually a clown or a jester) pops out of it. The tune played is often "Pop Goes the Weasel", with Jack popping out at the spot where ...

The history of the doll's house dates back to the 16th century. The oldest known doll's house was built in 1558 for Duke Albrecht V of Bavaria - but not as a toy, but as the smallest work of art and exhibit. In the 17th and 18th centuries, wealthy patrician families in Nuremberg and Augsburg took up the idea and rebuilt their houses in miniature, ...

Many people know the thrill of looking forward to the New Year when they open a box of carefully stacked fragile treasures - Christmas decorations. The Christmas tree is both a symbol of the festive season and a wonderful occasion to bring the family together in a common creative activity. Everyone, without exception, likes making Christmas decorations. This family tradition is hundreds of years old. The process of creation is enjoyable, beautiful and fascinating. It gives both children and ...

Wooden ball-shaped hinges for doll production were invented in France. Large German trading houses, which had their own branches in Paris, followed the appearance of new dolls. They bought and studied interesting specimens, especially in terms of production costs. Quite often, after a few weeks, a similar doll went on sale, at a much lower cost than the original. Adolf Wieslizenus, a manufacturer from Waltershausen ...

Robots-automatons of the Pierre Jaquet-Droz family The creator of the first robot-automaton Pierre Jaquet-Droz (Jaquet Droz), was born exactly three hundred years ago, in 1721, on a small farm Sur-le-Pont, located in the vicinity of the city of La Chaux-de -Background (Switzerland). Representatives of the older generation of the family: Brant de Grieren, Sandoz, Robert, instilled in young Pierre an interest in high-precision mechanics and watchmaking, which grew into a real passion. Mid 18th century! ...

Introducing the non-commercial, international art project #DROUGHMYMYBISHKA_KRASNY Talking to visitors of the Museum-Workshop "My Friend My Bear", we came to the conclusion that many people would like to realise themselves in creativity. We go to exhibitions, theatres, cinemas, we can talk for hours about other people's works, but we do not dare to make the first step. We came up with the bold idea of helping people to meet their dreams, to feel themselves ...

What a holiday - New Year! New Year is undoubtedly a universal holiday, because in one way or another every nation has it. True, not for everyone, it comes on January 1. There are countries where New Year is considered a holiday of spring (by the way, it was once so in Russia). Somewhere New Year is celebrated at the end of the rainy season. Many Muslim countries ...

        The warmest memories in the life of every person are associated with family holidays. Remember how in childhood, on New Year's Eve, at the most magical time of preparation for the holiday, together with my parents we take out the treasured boxes with Christmas decorations and decorate the forest beauty? We could spend hours sorting out our favorite treasures, playing with bright balls ...