The history of New Year

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New Year in Russia is celebrated on January 1, the first

day of the Gregorian Calendar. In earlier times, New Year was celebrated in the month of September. Later, this day was forbidden by Czar Peter, the Great. In 1699, a decree was read about counting of years from Birth of Christ since January 1. Thus, this day was declared as a New Year's day in Russia. Since then, New Year became a family holiday for the people of Russia.

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Until 1752, the year in which Britain and her American colonies

switched from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar, New year fell on Christmas day (25 December). In 1752 the official date of the holiday was the 1st of January. The inhabitants of the Kingdom willingly adopted such an innovation, as was the opportunity to extend Christmas holidays.

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THE MEANING OF THE HOLIDAY

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The meaning of the holiday is that people celebrate the beginning

of the new year. A lot of people start a "new life", promise to give up bad habits, become better, do what they did not have the last year, make wishes at 00:00 a.m. And just get together with the whole family and friends, eat taste dishes, drink a lot of alcohol and just have fun.

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In Russia, this holiday is very much loved and awaited. The

whole country is preparing for it for a month. As for Britain, the British celebrate more calmly. Christmas is the main holiday for them.

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New Year's traditions

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Decorations of the house

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● Olivie ● Seld pod shuboy ● Sandwiches with red fish and

cream cheese ● Eggs stuffed with red caviar ● Zalivnaya fish ● Holodets ● Napoleon cake ● Mandarins

Traditional food

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Olivie

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Seld pod shuboy

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New Year is a family holiday. So, the whole family gathers

together, discusses their dreams, problems and desires. They eat tasty dishes, dance, watch TV. Then at 00:00 a.m. they listen to the President's address and go out to the salute.

Family Reunion

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Address of President V.V. Putin and New Year's fireworks

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The symbols of New Year

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New Year tree is decorated with balls, garlands, toys
New Year Tree

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Almost all children believe in Santa Claus and write letters to

him, then he brings gifts under the New Year tree.

Russian Santa Claus

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It is under the clinking of glasses with champagne that it

is customary to exchange congratulations and make wishes on New Year's night.

Champagne

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Greeting cards

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Valeria: Well, I am crazy about New Year. It is

my favorite holiday. I can get together with my all family and friends and we have a good time. Matvey: I like this holiday very much. This is the only reason to gather the whole family. We do this once a year. I feel happy in this moment. Anna: I believe in miracles, so I love the New Year and look forward to it. I also enjoy to cook New Year's meals with my mother and I like watch Soviet New Year's films on TV.

Our attitude towards the holiday