Hello, Ivan! I want to share with you how we celebrate New Year’s Eve in Russia. It is a special holiday for us, because it is filled with many traditions, many of which are passed on from generation to generation. Let’s start with the fact that preparation for the New Year begins long before the holiday. Already in December people start to decorate their homes, buy gifts for friends and family, as well as choose outfits for the festive evening. In the streets of cities are emerging New Year’s fairs where you can buy souvenirs, sweets and even skating under the open sky. One of the main symbols of the New Year is the christmas tree...

Happy New Year – С Новым Годом! On New Year’s Day (Eve) – в новогоднюю ночь New Year’s tree – новогодняя елка Christmas tree — рождественская елка Evergreen / artificial — живая/ искусственная When the clock strikes 12 – когда часы пробьют 12 Sleigh – сани Reindeer – северный олень Snow Maiden – Снегурочка Father Christmas — Дед Мороз to see (welcome) New Year – встречать Новый год to look forward to New Year – с нетерпением ждать Нового Года Coloured lights – фонарики Stocking – чулок Glass balls,...