Christmas rose is one of the symbols of Christmas in Western Europe, including France. The museum’s main Christmas tree will be decorated with multi-colored paper and fabric roses. Participants of the creative workshop, following the instructions and using materials prepared by the museum, will make similar flowers that later can  be used to decorate a Christmas tree or Advent wreath at home.

According to a popular legend, when the shepherds and wise men went to look at the newborn Jesus, they met a girl named Madelona on the way. The girl went with them, but when everyone started giving gifts to the Savior, she realized that she had nothing. Madelona started to cry, but then an angel descended to her, the rain blew away, and the girl's tears, touching the black earth, turned into beautiful roses. They symbolized purity of heart - the greatest gift that can be given. Since then, the roses that Madelona gave to Jesus have become one of the symbols of Christmas.

The workshop is intended for both adults and children from 7 years of age.

Participation fee – 10.00 EUR/person. The price includes a visit to the museum and workshop materials.

Prior registration is required by calling 67181465 or writing to jugendstils@riga.lv

You can find out more about Advent, Christmas and New Year's Eve events in Riga on the website kultura.riga.lv, as well as by following the information on the Riga City Council social media pages “Rīga” and “Rīgā notiek”.