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Religion wasn't welcome in the Soviet Union but that doesn't mean that people didn't still enjoy holidays. To make the holidays Soviet-friendly, they made New Year an official holiday. We're talking about the whole shebang. Picture a western Christmas and that's what the Russian New Year is like. Families get together for a huge feast, we put up a New Year's tree (identical to a Christmas tree), and Grandfather Frost and his granddaughter, the Snow Maiden, bring all the children of Russia presents. Kids are allowed to stay up late and at the stroke of midnight open their presents, though everyone has different rules on this (my mom let us open our presents around 11 since we bugged her so much). Personally, I like it better than the western Christmas because New Year is a holiday that ALL Russians find important and celebrate; it doesn't matter if you're Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Atheist, whatever.
Now that the Soviet Union no longer exists and Russia is just Russia, a lot of religious Christians celebrate Christmas too. But it's on January 7th (Russian Orthodox church follows the old calendar) and it's definitely a much quieter and religious event, usually held in church. New Year will probably always be Russia's most important holiday.
What else can I help you with?
When did christmas start in russia?
the year 980 A.D.
Is Christmas better than Halloween?
There is no true answer to this queston, but u can make opinions below if u wish to vote....OPINIONS1. I really think Halloween is better than Christmas, but that's just my opinion.I think Christmas is better than Halloween because in Christmas it is all about the angels and Halloween is celebrating the devil. And In Christmas it is a new year and you spend time with family.
Are Christmas resolutions better to take than new year resolutions?
Yes and the best time is during the advent season.
Why isn't Christmas New Year's Day?
In Russia and Eastern Orthodox lands it occurs after the New Year- which is (Christmas) celebrated on January 7. memory jog l.07 old Newark Airport Bus.
What year did Russia not compete in the Olympics?
1984 (although technically it was the U.S.S.R. rather than Russia at the time)
Where did Santa stop first this year?
the first stop santa went to this year was Washington why because he loves us better than every one else
Whats better reusing a plastic Christmas tree every year or a real Christmas tree that gets thrown away after Christmas?
Using a plastic tree
What is purchased at Christmas time more than any other time of the year?
Christmas decorations.
Who brings children gifts in Russia on Little Christmas?
In Russia, Grandfather Frost (Ded Moroz) is the one who brings children gifts on Little Christmas. He is often accompanied by his granddaughter, the Snow Maiden (Snegurochka), and they deliver presents to children on New Year's Eve.
In Russia what date is Christmas celebrated?
In Russia, Christmas is celebrated on January 7th. This date corresponds to December 25th in the Julian calendar, which the Russian Orthodox Church follows. The holiday is observed with religious services and various traditional customs. Many Russians also celebrate the New Year with more festivities, making it a significant time of year.
What holidays do Russians celebrate?
People in Russia celebrate Christmas(January 7) and New Year. Celebrating Christmas became much more popular after Soviet Union collapse. Before that most of Russian people were celebrating only New Year.
What celebrations Russians celebrate?
People in Russia celebrate Christmas(January 7) and New Year. Celebrating Christmas became much more popular after Soviet Union collapse. Before that most of Russian people were celebrating only New Year.
