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New Year's is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in Russia, and the New Year's tree is a major part of traditional celebrations. Rather than the traditional Christmas tree, Russians have New Year trees, which serve a similar purpose. Like Christmas trees, the New Year's trees are elaborately decorated and often become the centerpieces of holiday decorations in many Russian homes. After the 1917 Bolshevick Revolution the celebration of religious holidays was banned in Russia; residents began decorating New Year's trees instead.Russian Crafts: Russian Christmas Daily Vanguard: Russian traditions for celebrating the New Year
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Fast Facts
- Russia's "official" New Year's tree stands in Moscow's Cathedral Square at the KremlinRussia Today: Kremlin chooses New Year's tree
- The 2009 New Year's Kremlin fir was over 100 years old and stands about 33 meters highRussia Today: Kremlin chooses New Year's tree
- New Year's trees became popular after the celebration of Christmas was banned in Russia after the 1917 RevolutionDaily Vanguard: Russian traditions for celebrating the New Year
- According to custom, New Year's presents are given to children from Grandfather Frost—the Russian equivalent of Santa ClausDaily Vanguard: Russian traditions for celebrating the New Year
- The gifts are hidden under the New Year's tree; children often sing and dance around the tree before opening the presentsDaily Vanguard: Russian traditions for celebrating the New Year
- Russians celebrate New Year's before Christmas: the Russian Orthodox Church celebrates Orthodox Christmas on January 7
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Wikipedia: New Year Tree
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@wendymunro I lugged those real ones in for years and finally gave up. New one is a pencil tree - thin but tall. Easier to navigate. LOL
@create4you | November 08, 2009 07:50 PM -
finally put up the christmas tree with my brother. finally got a new one with new decor after 4 years LOL!
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@GinaLFiddler | November 06, 2009 12:53 PM -
@jafane5 I don't think it's practical to have a live tree if u want it up right after Thanksgiving and keep it up thru New Years. Which I do
@BlingedOne | November 06, 2009 04:29 AM
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