How We Celebrate Christmas & New Year in the Coldest Village on Earth (−71°C, −95°F)

Christmas and New Year are celebrated differently in Yakutia. For the Yakut people, there are two new years to celebrate.
The first is the Yakutian new year, which falls on the summer solstice, on June 21st. This is a time of great celebration, when the people come together to mark the beginning of the summer and to honor their ancestors.
The Yakut people also celebrate the western new year, which takes place on January 1st. This holiday is similar to Christmas, with celebrations, gift-giving, and special traditions.
I am pleased to share how we celebrate Christmas and New Year in Yakutia, as we say in Yakutia: Sana Djilinan, Sana Djolunan!
Wishing you all a happy Christmas and new year, to you and your loved ones from the coldest place on earth, Yakutia.
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[@angelakelly3679]

Im lying in bed at 4am fighting cancer and this video reminds me of what life is truly about. Not trivial things we buy and social media with its self indulgence aspects. This family for me is the heart of life. They love each other and the respect and happiness they share is a testament to how little we need to be happy. Love and family are so sacred. ❤❤❤

[@jy1240]

Hey stranger. Hope you're beating the heck out of cancer. Wish you the best to come, from the smallest hope that can grow into the biggest of lights.

[@paulacon28]

I agree! Life may not be easy sometimes but it can still be beautiful🌸 Especially when we share it with the people we love💞 Sending love and joy wherever you are🥰 May the Lord God bless you!!🙏🏼😇

[@resurgem]

❤️🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@droktorognjan]

When you beat cancer, go and live in the natural setting if possible go to Russia.

[@ngyork4064]

healing for you 🙏

[@Daniel-cs3yi]

I don't often comment. Though Yakutia is very cold, the people there seem to have the warmest heart. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Kiun.

[@keithstehling3586]

Agreed!

[@mjuberian]

@@keithstehling3586 And they are nice and fat for a so called tough life

[@sskingdom7181]

@@mjuberian ı guess they eating natural and clean food.

[@macmillan4487]

@daniel I don’t usually respond to comments.We don’t want to know if you comment often or not , thats unwanted information for us. Just tell what you want to say 😊 no offense

[@Agentsef]

@@macmillan4487 🤣🤣🤣

[@leticiadelacruz9150]

I love the fact their watching home alone on tv.. Merry Christmas from the United States 😊

[@jspin1103]

Ha, ya I noticed that too. They’ve REALLY taken on western style Christmas. 😄

[@coastalgrandaughter]

If you made 1 hour + videos I’ll watch the crap outta that. Amazing, stunning, interesting, comfy, calming. I’m in love with this town and it’s people.

[@umidigi6899]

me too

[@shubhamannamwar2857]

It’s so comforting. Simple, beautiful life.

[@rjt6362]

Same here

[@PrettyXXEmpty]

They shoud def make a documentary ❤

[@blackheartbev3098]

Well don’t go moving there destroying it all

[@helenhowells]

the tradition of writing down a goal and then burning it and drinking it is genuinely such a cool tradition. it’s so heartwarming to hear about it and i’d love to try it myself. learning about different cultures is so cool

[@tomzicare]

It also causes cancer :/

[@CarlosSanchez-my7zg]

@@tomzicare what?

[@TheMari3000]

@@tomzicarenot if you do it once a year😓

[@jessreinhardt4408]

@@tomzicare Almost everything causes cancer lol. Sunscreen. The actual sun. Fast food. Cured meats...I could go on. They only do it once a year, and aren't chronically exposed to many modern carcinogens. I wouldn't worry too much.

[@zhongguobisheng]

@@tomzicare 😂😂😂相信你自己的身体 偶尔一次没事的 你生活中接触的有害物质有很多

[@matvei15]

Absolutely amazing that completely on the other side of the world, in a remote village that was formerly behind the iron curtain, they still watch Home Alone just like everybody else in America. Love it.

[@Bettinasisrg]

I'm sure they're not fighting about saying Merry Christmas versus Happy Holidays!! Beautiful!

[@peterhowells7309]

Привет из Шотландии! Я думаю, что каждый "житель Запада" мог бы относиться к их празднованиям! 😊 Когда мои дети были маленькими, я отправлялся на поиски подходящего дерева, точно такого же, как это! В конце концов я нашел идеальное дерево и срубил его, но, отступив назад, провалился сквозь снег в яму глубиной около 1,5 м! Я так испугалась, потому что думала, что упаду гораздо глубже! Я выполз и отнес дерево домой, к своей семье, как победоносный воин! Ха-ха-ха! Хорошие воспоминания! Спасибо тебе за еще одно отличное видео о якутском образе жизни, Киун! 😊😊👏👏 Я надеюсь, что вам всем понравится это праздничное, замечательное время года! Пусть 2023 год станет великим годом для всех, и пусть у нас везде будет мир, пожалуйста! 🕊🕊 ------------- Greetings from Scotland! I think every "Westerner" could relate to their celebrations! When my children were young I would go out looking for a suitable tree, just like this! 1 year I found a perfect tree and cut it down but as I stepped back, I went through the deep snow into a hole about 1.5M deep! I had such a fright because I thought I was going to fall much deeper! I got out and took the tree back home to my family, like a triumphant warrior! Ha ha ha! Good memories! Thank you for another excellent video of the Yakutian way of life, Kiun! 😊😊👏👏 I hope you all enjoy this festive, wonderful time of year! May 2023 be a great year for everyone and may we have peace everywhere, please! 🕊🕊

[@Vladimir73ish]

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[@Hazardlv]

This is such a cosy mood. Makes you realy appreciate the importance of being together. What makes it even more cosier , Home Alone on TV. Its like a tradition on every home around the world.😂🦌

[@ladygears6737]

I found this channel by chance and now I can't stop watching. It's so breath taking and amazing. I can't to tell my friends and family about this hardworking and loving community, living in the coldest place on earth ❤️

[@user-bg5im5kl7b]

I’m a Siberian native, adopted as a baby and in the US currently! Even though I probably won’t be very use to the cold, I totally want to visit where I came from to understand my sakha roots! I’m part Slavic Russian too (which is why I look Asian and European at the same time???) and hope to experience both sides of my culture someday! Especially Yakutia! Thank you for your amazing videos! They make me the happiest girl!

[@userNicholas13]

Welcome

[@kmo2959]

It may be the coldest place on Earth, but these people have the warmest hearts. 💖

[@anshsambhariya2194]

This is so mesmerizing! Despite the harsh weather conditions and all the challenging obstacles that Yakutians face, their happiness and cultural traditions provide heartwarming experiences worldwide! Grateful to you Kiun for sharing such wholesome and heartwarming videos! It is very relaxing and it brings joy to one's life! Lots of admiration, appreciation, and best wishes to you!! Merry Christmas and a very Happy new year from India!! 🎄☃

[@KiunB]

Thank you ❤️ Merry Christmas 😘🎄

[@dadonweIfare]

Beautiful Chinese

[@expatmoose]

Just goes to show not much is needed to be happy, it’s seems they had a wonderful time where others just want more more more Such a happy family

[@blumberg1982]

Happy new year!!

[@mrshumbe5393]

@@HasanUnknown ❤

[@adriiteach]

I just loved watching this! I was surprised that everyone had on short sleeved shirts. The house must be warm and cozy!

[@williamsroberto6598]

Hello, how are you Adriana?

[@mohammedarshad7413]

love from india 💓

[@angelicareyes616]

Love how they are watching Home Alone while decorating the tree ❤

[@PantsingtonHardware]

One of the cutest little babies I've ever seen in my life!

[@jeh1333]

Thank you for this beautiful video. Whilst living there is not an easy life; it is a healthy life in a beautiful place.

[@KiunB]

❤️

[@pathouth6883]

Wishing all the people of Yakutia a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

[@1verstapp]

Eli told me about the 'burning your wish' tradition with some reindeer herders near the finnish border last christmas. merry christmas all.

[@ranaakhandpratapsingh5567]

we indian people also celebrate two new years ..one according to our hindu month which falls nearly in march or april and second the western new year

[@hinaakram3827]

Love from Pakistan 💓

[@dikizeyiko4250]

this is good, for example, how people should live, a person does not need so many things to live, but good health and a safe home and normal work and peace, there should be no unnecessary wars in the world. Peace and love to yakuza people . From congo kinshasa 🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺

[@Serviervorschlag-]

In Germany many people eat potato salad too! If I did not see it I would not believe that you eat the same salad in a country so far away from Germany! :-) This is somehow crazy and magical.

[@B1sher]

It's not far away, just 500 km or roughly 1000 if we do not take into account Kaliningrad

[@raimohoft1236]

@@B1sher It's over 5.000 km! 😉

[@B1sher]

@@raimohoft1236 nah, Kaliningrad is about 500 km from German border

[@raimohoft1236]

@@B1sher Germany-Yakutia >5.000 km

[@B1sher]

@@raimohoft1236 he told about Country and Salad. The country is Russia, also the Salad is eaten throughout the whole of Russia, not just in Yakutia

[@annadj33]

I love your videos! It’s so cool leaning about your culture and it’s traditions. I think I might have to try the wishing tradition this year. Merry Christmas from the U.S.! Wishing you a new year filled with peace, love, and joy!

[@nikkiiyog6036]

Watching from Philippines 🇵🇭

[@zacharyfranklin6026]

Thank you for sharing your people's culture and traditions! Merry Christmas and a happy new year!

[@rocketreindeer]

That was so wonderful, I felt so much joy watching it. Happiness and Peace to you Kiun! Thank you.

[@rebecca-2778]

I love getting to know these Yakutian families through your videos. These children seem so happy, and well loved. Thank you for sharing your community, and families with us. Love and respect from Canada.

[@Vladimir73ish]

ПРИ СТАЛИНЕ ТОЖЕ СНИМАЛИ ПРОПАГАНДУ, КАК ВСЕ СЧАСТЛИВЫ, БЕЗ БОГА И С ВОЙНАМИ. В УКРАИНЕ ЗА 2022-2023 ГОД ПОГИБЛО СВЫШЕ 317 000 РОССИЯН.

[@dianalesueur2297]

This was beautiful and thank all of you. A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to You and your family from Middle Tennessee, USA.

[@pastorsylvestermulunda7549]

The people in Yakutia are the most amazing people on earth, they live under harsh condition but they are so happy and content

[@user-wx7id3yh7i]

I live in North Carolina, USA and I will NEVER complain about being cold again. lol They thrive in conditions that would stifle the average person. Cheers :)

[@pastorsylvestermulunda7549]

@@user-wx7id3yh7i perfect, mostly we complain not knowing we are in a better place than someone elsewhere

[@ousakhun3325]

This is too adorable. Thanks for sharing this family's special Christmas with us.

[@DennisLongstream]

05:35 In The Netherlands we eat the same salad. It’s called huzarensalade over here ❤

[@hollysego791]

Bless these families! Love your videos.

[@troyyrob]

This was so cute and awesome to see. I love that you visit the same families over and over. It helps us connect with them and Yakutia more. Great cinematography too! Happy New Year!

[@Inaluogh]

These videos are enchanting. Keep sharing your culture with the rest of the world.

[@lindamarandola4289]

Kiun B I love your channel and wish you posted more videos. Your videos are truly inspired because we can see how the Yakutsk live. It's real life and so amazing the collective and family efforts that all of them do to have a harmonious and successful life. My family and I watch your videos and it's inspiring for kids fo see how other kids help with chores and their families so willing, it is a great example for western kids. Keep posting these wonderful videos and happy new year! Much love from Canada! ♥️

[@jbellbird9050]

It was fascinating to see Yakutia and your Christmas and New Year traditions. Oh, it gets so cold! Happy Christmas from New Zealand, 12,700 kms from Yakutia, where we are in our summer season!

[@joycepayne3505]

The baby is adorable 🥰

[@blackprix]

Your channel is interesting, invigorating, heartwarming, and gives us all a look into a lifestyle we will never know. Thank you for helping us understand other cultures it’s a wonderful thing and you do a very good job at it!

[@youmemeyou]

blackprix • Father Frost??

[@KD-uh8zw]

Merry Christmas from Victoria Australia..at 33 deg C today 🙂 Thank you for your wonderful video. May 2023 truly be a good one for you all.

[@redwoodclimber]

Love to see Home Alone on the TV haha! Makes me happy we all enjoy classics this time of year :) Merry Christmas to all of Yakutia!! 🎄🎅🧑‍🎄

[@KiunB]

Merry Christmas 😍🎄🥂

[@Arbee1000]

What a lovely town made up of lovely families. They seem to enjoy each other’s company and appreciate all that they have. That baby is too cute.

[@rob5674]

Merry Christmas!

[@KiunB]

Merry Christmas 😊

[@vasilikitzitziridou3966]

Lovely christmas video ! Merry Christmas from Bulgaria!

[@alvd4514]

the tiny little girl was so cuteeee!!!! ❤❤❤

[@ElderRaven]

Love your channel, thanks for making these vids.

[@rahilchudasama8872]

God give you more strength and happiness. Me and my family saw your videos two days ago and now we daily saw one or two of your videos. Also Arian is very hard working like his mother and father. Keep it up ☺️

[@PaulJin]

Paper ash in your drinks?! Quite the custom!

[@jenpink4298]

This was lovely! Thank you so much for sharing it! Wishing everyone a happy and healthy 2023

[@jenjennitrite8146]

This family is truly a warm and loving family...I just love love love them!💘

[@kusaiashionamete220]

4:57 strong handsome boy 😍🥰 I love Yakutia boys

[@kareemkhalil22]

What a beautiful culture, God bless you all ❤️❤️

[@artisanalbrownegg]

Love to go to this place and meet the people there, seems like it's not only the coldest, but also a happiest place to live

[@BaKaQaZ]

Your videos are so fun to watch! Thank you for sharing your life with us!

[@makamurphy]

Another great video, I'm so hooked learning more about your culture, love it!

[@ghibli_girl888]

Love watching all your videos! Merry Christmas! 😊

[@patrickmartin400]

What a lovely video thank you. Please make more

[@TheNabob57]

May God bless you all this coming year! The littlest one's face while looking at Father Frost and the Christmas tree is precious! I love the tradition of writing a wish, burning it, and drinking the ash in a minute. Sorry, I won't be adopting that... but I will lift a glass to toast you all in Yakutia

[@jessymolina7350]

Happy new year 🎊🎈🎆 this was so peaceful to watch !!! God bless y’all ❤❤❤

[@lulubell31]

So cold yet so beautiful! 0:18, I mean look at that shot! I love this channel. Wishing everyone a love filled holiday season. 💜🎄🎅🎄

[@yooyo3d]

Beautiful shot. I'm wondering, which kind of drone can fly under this harsh condition?

[@lulubell31]

@@yooyo3d Idk but I don't care either, I'll take it!

[@halimekorkmaz4341]

Cok tesekkür ederim ,bu Video icin harikasin basarilar dilerim ve güzel ailene Sevgiler ❤👏💐

[@loveamor2422]

Thank you for posting a lot these weeks 🥺 I enjoy watching these videos a lot and learning about Yakutia as well

[@goodtimes-VLOGS]

Thanks for Sharing ! Merry Christmas !💐

[@squidandchips]

Merry Christmas to you guys from England. Thank you for all the videos, they are brilliant and informative. Best wishes for 2023!

[@KiunB]

😊🥳🥂

[@jshdhdyjfjdjfhfyyene731]

Merry Christmas to a Wonderful Family 😊❤❄

[@americanbanana]

Love your channel and learning how others live in such extreme conditions!

[@Judy122550]

Have a Merry & Blessed Christmas to you & your family! Thank you for sharing ! it was 5 degrees here in the states where I live , they tell us we are to have the coldest winter in 40 years all over I know it is colder where you live I cannot even imagine that Take care have a lovely healthy New Year !

[@brandywiNe001]

I'm so intrigued by your videos. The scenery is just breathtaking! Thank you for sharing

[@APlusRussian]

This is really heartwarming! And the interweaving of cultural traditions is so endearing 🥰 С наступающими 🎄

[@LisaDiazAppleLisa]

Also, a baby❤

[@bintykala686]

‘Santa Claus’ severely beaten by Hindu mob in India

[@nitapatil1337]

Just like our Diwali,from India

[@maryt9663]

What a wonderful and beautiful video! Thank you for sharing! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!! 💖

[@crescentindigomoon]

Wow the New Year's wish is a petition / offering! Blessed be!

[@mamachicken1548]

This was a beautiful video of their celebration!! It looks like Christmas is universal. It is so nice to see the family interactions!!!

[@Pauldjreadman]

It’s just fun isn’t it.

[@kathrynmcallister7470]

Thank you so very much for sharing your christmas traditions with us. I find your way of life very interesting. Happy New Year and Stay warm. From Kathy in the USA.

[@ANIME.HUB01]

In a few days, I'll say good bye to my life if I live there in this cold.😅 But, yeah I've spent my childhood in 54°c summer hot days. Where you'll throw a egg on road it'll be omelette in a minute 😅

[@garykaplan7728]

Wonderful video! That tree really did come to life with the star, ornaments, and lights. Cold outside and a warm home inside. Magical.

[@beardymanadventuresnz]

Another beautiful heartfelt video, actually tought a few tears to my eyes remembering familly gatherings :) May you and your family and everyone everywhere be blessed with a peaceful and loving life. Happy Holidays :)

[@BrutalityVR]

I LOVE KEEPING UP WITH THESE VIDEOS OF YAKUTIA! its so inspiring how this family always stays happy and warm and work extremely hard for what they have. :)

[@Vladimir73ish]

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[@mydztouch929]

What beautiful traditions. Viva Yakutia! ♥️

[@NarnoldsMomma]

I love these videos!!!! These people are just amazing!!!! I couldn't imagine working so hard yet being so positive!

[@msladylalae4985]

Darina is so cute! & The Christmas tree was beautiful 🇺🇸🙏

[@vfernand121]

Thank you for sharing your first hand experiences! So fascinating to see the Yakut people's lifestyle :)

[@KiunB]

thank you so much Fernando 🙏🏻

[@danielalspach1369]

I love your videos and those traditions and the way they live there seems so peaceful!

[@NaysWRLD]

Lovely... Hats off to You Yakuts..... Merry Christmas and an Advanced Happy New Year 🎉🎊🎇

[@anadossantos1429]

Beautiful ❤️🙏 Merry Christmas to everyone ❤️🙏

[@julscatten2640]

Thank you for posting this! I was freezing last night because it was an unseasonably cold -10°C (14°F) in New Jersey, USA. So I wondered, I bet this is warm in Yakutia! I wondered if Yakutians celebrate Christmas since the primary religion doesn’t appear to be Christianity. I’m so excited to see the secular Christmas celebration - I’m half Jewish and also celebrate Christmas and New Year as my favorite time of year!

[@Pauldjreadman]

They obviously enjoy it :)

[@oliviao3686]

I think it's a translation issue, in Russia we do not celebrate Christmas but we celebrate the new year. Christmas is January 7 and it's purely a religious holiday. Probably religious people go to church and visit but there are too many ethnicities of different religions in Russia to generalise

[@Pauldjreadman]

@@oliviao3686 Well looks like they and they are. I had no idea there were in Russia, until I saw numerous videos on other channels on this on this place. Christmas is peagon but was nicked by Christianity. This religion has been spread far and wide. Alternatively they heard about it and just like it. I'm not religious but you don't have to be religious to enjoy it. If you don't enjoy it fair enough, a lot don't or many humans celebrate in different months for different reasons. :)

[@alexandrvasilev2865]

@@Pauldjreadman hi from Yakutsk 👋 Olivia O is right, we do not celebrate Christmas. I think KiunB did that to get more viewers from the West.

[@Pauldjreadman]

@@alexandrvasilev2865 Have you asked her? Like I said you don’t have to celebrate to do it. It’s just fun :)

[@patriciathompson350]

I loved this. God bless and happy new year. ❤

[@LookItsDejo]

Home Alone on the TV made it for me :D Happy Christmas everyone!

[@sunnydiary]

It is so fascinating to see how people around the world celebrate christmas in their own little way 🎅❤

[@the_badass_bond___]

Sahi kaha

[@Saitaina]

And yet so simular.

[@atlasworld6420]

The truth is that Christmas and many traditions spread to the world from the Sakha/Yakut Turks.

[@atlasworld6420]

What the West calls Christmas is actually the Nardugan holiday of the Turks. Santa Claus is actually Ayaz Dede. Ayaz means very cold and Dede means Grandfather/Ancestor. Ayaz Dede appeared at night to the Sakha Turks living in extreme cold and helped those who were about to die of cold. The White Pine tree is sacred in Asia. It represents the tree of life. If you research the Nardugan holiday, you will learn about the real Santa Claus, Ayaz Dede and many other things.

[@youdiehahaha987]

This is really amazing an the fact that they are watching home alone is so heartwarming

[@hellotrump2024]

How wonderful!!!! Thank you for letting me join the celebration. Happy new year!!!!!

[@pearlmoehling4643]

Hi, just found your channel. This the third video I am watching today. You do a wonderful job! I love how family is so important to you. Also how much you love nature and enjoy it. I truly believe God made it for us to use and enjoy! Take care and God bless!

[@molokuro]

I got teary eyed watching this, so warm and loving~ Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

[@EJTechandDIY]

Even in a place so cold poeple still enjoying there lives, love to see it. Merry Christmas

[@KiunB]

Merry Christmas 🎄

[@kaywaters7]

I absolutely love your culture and these kind sweet humble people. Thank for sharing so us in different parts of the world can learn different ways of life

[@RobinsWood1]

This is beautiful & thanks for sharing. Wish you all a Merry X mas n a happy new year! 🍾 🥂

[@KiunB]

🥂🎄✨

[@usmanriaz3198]

Love from Pakistan

[@nirnaymandal6510]

Sending all the love from Sundarban,west bengal,India..❤️🇮🇳

[@tre9294]

love love love ☺️ Happy New Year.. and may God Bless this family and the amazing families of Yakutia 🤍❄️🕊️

[@halseygreenhalghtanner5265]

How absolutely sweet. That precious baby 🥺♥️