A True Russian Christmas
A "True" Russian Christmas like over the world is the celebration of the Birth of the baby Jesus.
For Russian Orthodox Christians this day is extremely Holy.....
Christmas Dinner
On the Eve of Christmas, it is traditional for all family members to gather to share a special meal. The various foods
and customs surrounding this meal differed in Holy Russia from village to village and from family to family, but certain aspects
remained the same.
The New Year Celebration in Russia
New Year, nowadays, is the principal winter holiday, as opposed to Christmas. It is universally recognized in Russia as such
by both secular and religious people.