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History of New Year(2) Since Xth century Russia celebrated
New Year on March 1st, in XV century New
Year was transferred to September, 1st.
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History of New Year(3) Peter I changed a calendar
according to the West-European calendar. The Russian began to
celebrate New Year on January, 1st, but again with backlog for 14 days from the Gregorian calendar.
Слайд 7 Holiday Traditions New Year's Day is the most beloved
holiday for all Russians. Many people go to
the countryside to ski. Others love to stay at home with their relatives and friends. New Year’s day is a holiday, when people spend time with their family.
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Fur Tree Most Russians get fur trees shortly before
the holiday season and decorate it with different toys
and lights. Russians do not decorate their windows as in western countries; however, in the past few years this tradition has slowly grown and sometimes you can see lights in the windows of people's homes.
celebrations of the New Year, at New Year parties for kids by the New Year Tree. Ded Moroz is accompanied by Snegurochka, or 'Snow Maiden' , his granddaughter.
high boots, silver or red with silver ornament. Unlike Santa Claus, he walks with a long magical staff, does not say "Ho, ho, ho," and drives no reindeer but a troika.
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Ded Moroz’s Residence The official residence of Ded Moroz
in Russia is the town of Veliky Ustyug.
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Answer the questions Who changed the calendar according to
the West-European? What do people do on New Year? What do
Russian people usually decorate? How does Ded Moroz bring presents? How does Ded Moroz look like? Where does he live?
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What other traditions of the New Year’s Day
do you know?
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The tradition of writing or making greeting cards…
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You need some sheets of paper, glue, pencils
and scissors…
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The tradition of giving presents… Every child like toys?
Let’s make it ourselves…
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You need a sheet of paper and scissors… …congratulate