GOODBYE CHRISTMAS. On Epiphany, bring the Christmas tree to the collection point, take part in the day at the castle or listen to ancient music
In Estonian folk tradition, Epiphany is considered a holiday that marks the end of Christmas: for this period we say goodbye to the tree brought into the room and also stop the greetings of “Happy New Year”. On this day in Tallinn you can participate with your family in the castle day at the Kadriorg Art Museum or listen to an ancient music ensemble at the Niguliste Museum. Christmas trees are expected at free collection points throughout the city.
At the Kadriorg Art Museum, Epiphany is celebrated with the family event “Episode in the Castle”, which helps to create a fairy-tale and beautiful Christmas atmosphere. Both children and adults are invited to participate, because on this day you can capture the light of winter with charcoal, sanguine and chalk, learn about the traditions of representing the Christmas theme in Europe over the centuries and take part in a playful tour which introduces the Christmas story.
The Christmas tree decorating the banquet hall of Kadriorg Castle creates the feeling of having entered the fairy tale “The Nutcracker”. The spruce jewels also hide a search game: some jewels refer to the museum’s works of art, which can be found in the rooms. In addition to Christmas-themed games, in the museum’s activity room children can also have fun with historical costumes, where they can take photos of themselves next to the tree. On this day the castle café offers special Christmas desserts and drinks. You can attend the event by purchasing a ticket to the Kadriorg Art Museum.
Plan:
Laboratory open from 12:00 to 15:00
In the laboratory the winter light is captured with charcoal, sanguine and chalk. First, exciting charcoal drawing techniques are experimented with using charcoal, sanguine, chalk, water and eraser. They then practice drawing interiors, lights, shadows and contrasts with charcoal, taking the works depicting interior spaces by Dutch artists as an example.
At 12 Children’s program “The most expensive gifts” (in Estonian)
The Christmas-themed children’s program explores what expensive gifts were brought to the baby Jesus by kings from the morning land and introduces what frankincense and myrrh are. Together they create a puppet show based on the Christmas story, learn to recognize the main characters in the paintings and solve tasks and puzzles to discover what else is hidden in the precious works of the Kadriorg Art Museum.
At 1 pm children’s program “The most expensive gifts” (in Russian)
2.00 pm Thematic lesson “Christmas in art” with the art historian Kerttu Männiste (in Estonian)
The theme of Christmas has been very popular in European art for centuries. However, the traditions of depicting the birth of the baby Jesus have changed somewhat over time and have acquired a different look in different regions of Europe. Who and why should the works of art dedicated to the birth of Christ be depicted? What is the symbolism of color in these works? How have the traditions of representing Christmas changed? A short lecture and thematic tour of the permanent exhibition provide answers to these questions, introducing the traditions of representing Christmas in art from the early Christian period to the 18th century.
At 3pm thematic guided tour “Christmas in art” with the art historian Aleksandra Murre (in Russian)
The Museum of St. Nicholas invites you to listen to the concert of the ancient music ensemble Rondellus on the day of the Epiphany. For today only, a rare 17th century epitaph painting donated by Estonian farmers, depicting shepherds adoring the newborn Jesus, will be brought to the public.
At 1.30pm Merike Kurisoo will begin a short lecture on a special work of art, or epitaph painting, which was donated to the holy site in 1692 by local farmers Nätsa Hans and Reegla Jaan.
At 2pm you can listen to the concert of the ancient music ensemble Rondellus “Who praise the shepherds, who adore the kings”. The ensemble consists of two to six musicians who play on replicas of ancient instruments (lutes, violins, portable flutes, various percussion instruments). The ensemble members have been active in renowned Estonian early music groups for many years. Medieval Christmas music will be performed. It is possible to participate in the concert by purchasing a museum ticket.
If this year, on Epiphany day, you want to say goodbye to the tree, you can take it to a free collection point. In Tallinn, 86 collection points for Christmas trees are open throughout the city, and the collection will last until 31 January 2024. The Christmas tree must not be wrapped in plastic, must not have jewellery, plastic, fabric or other material. It. The list of collection points is available HERE.
According to the church calendar, Epiphany, or January 6, is considered the day of Jesus’ baptism. The name of the day comes from the three morning wise men who came to baptize the child and who were considered kings.
2024-01-06 06:54:31
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