the most favourite holidays in Russia. One the New
Year's Eve Russians decorate tree, hide present for each other , make fireworks, cook includes a party with a tasty dinner and watching TV. The integral part of this holiday is Farther Frost . For the first time this holiday was introduced by Peter the Great in 1700 . People start to celebrate the new year, is made ten minutes before the New Year. People begin to celebrate the New Year in at midnight on the 31st of December. At midnight, people can see the president on TV, greeting them with traditional words of congratulations.Among the ancient Slavs, the New Year began on the first day of spring-March 1, when nature came to life. From the 10th century, when Christianity was adopted in Russia, the New Year began to be celebrated according to the Byzantine calendar - September 1. And since 1700, by the decree of Peter the First, New Year is celebrated in Russia on the night of December 31 to January 1.
Ewerywhere you can see slogans "A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year"