Russian New Year Holiday

New Year is the main holiday of the year in Russia the most welcome and the most beautiful one rich in history fascinating traditions and amusing customs.

Russian new year holiday. And look what wonderful socks and knee socks you can buy. In Russia after adoption of Christianity people following traditions of forefathers who believed that new year began in spring when all nature was resuscitating celebrated New Year in March or at Eastertide. Schoolchildren have vacations from December 28 until January 10.

New Year is the most beloved and celebrated holiday among Russians. The Russian New Year is the most celebrated holiday but many Russians also celebrate Mayday or Spring and Labour Day. Some Russians also celebrate a weird holiday called Old New Year which is in fact the Orthodox New Year celebrated according to the old Julian calendar on the night January 1314.

Men celebrate the Soviet Army Day on February 23 whereas women celebrate Women s Day on March 8. Please scroll down to end of page for previous years dates. 43 rows Russians celebrate New Years Day in accordance with the Gregorian calendar on January 1.

Due to the fact that in 1918 by Lenins decree Russia began to follow the Gregorian calendar the date of the New Year changed. Full of rich history fascinating traditions and amusing customs New Year celebrations trace back to Pagan Rus. By the end of the century the fir became the principal home attribute of New Year holiday.

Ice skating and snow covered trees will ensure you get into the Christmas and New Year spirit. New Year is a much bigger event than Christmas and they have two. New Year Holidays in Russia lasts for over a week beginning on New Years Eve and spanning beyond Orthodox Christmas on January 7th.