Letters to Santa Claus: the magical social context of adult addressees
Abstract
The article provides a detailed analysis of letters to Ded Moroz written by adults. Using the method of content analysis, the authors analyzed the motives that prompted them to turn to Ded Moroz, the characteristic of the meaningful content of social needs expressed in desires and requests is given.
About the Authors
E. A. Anisina
Ryazan State University named after S.A. Yesenin
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Anisina Elena Alekseevna, Candidate of Cultural Studies, Associate Professor
A. V. Pronoza
Ryazan State University named after S.A. Yesenin
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Pronoza Andrey Viktorovich, Candidate of Sociological Sciences, Associate Professor
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Anisina E.A., Pronoza A.V. Letters to Santa Claus: the magical social context of adult addressees. P.O.I.S.K. 2023;(1):107-116. (In Russ.)
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