From the late 1920s, an active struggle against religious institutions began. Churches and monasteries were closed, and clergy were subjected to repression. Christmas, as one of the most significant religious holidays, was also excluded from the calendar of official holidays. The authorities tried to replace it with secular holidays, such as New Year, which, although a festive event, did not carry a religious component.

However, despite the bans, many people continued to celebrate Christmas with their families. They secretly held festive dinners, sang Christmas carols, and exchanged gifts. Most often, such celebrations were held in small circles of close people to avoid the attention of the authorities. In some cases, believers, despite persecution, organized home services where they read prayers and performed rituals.

The hidden celebration of Christmas became a kind of protest against state atheism and a symbol of resistance. People sought to preserve their faith and traditions, despite all the difficulties and prohibitions. Christmas remained in the hearts of many as a sacred thing that even the most brutal measures of the authorities could not destroy.

Today, we can remember those times with gratitude to those who preserved the faith in difficult years and passed it on to future generations.