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
Start a New Tradition with a New Year Tree
Even if you aren't in Russia, you can make your own traditions within your family by saving your Christmas tree and turning it into a festive New Year's tree. Simply remove all the ornaments, keep the colorful lights and tie ribbons or candy to the branches. Any color other than the traditional Christmas red and green can turn your old Christmas tree into a brand new New Year's decoration!http://familyfun.go.com/new-years/new-years-parties/new-years-fun-and-games-705220/5/
Choosing a Theme for Your New Year's Eve Party
Christina Nardozzi offers a tutorial on how to choose a theme for your New Year's Eve party. She reviews theme options and how to obtain an inspired idea that could help make your party a success. This guide is part of a larger series of holiday-themed tutorials offered on the Mahalo.com YouTube channel.
Watch New Years Ball Drop Live Online 2010
This video focuses on the new years ball drop, which has been a tradition in New York's Time Square since 1907. The video emphasises the fact that the bal drop can be watched online around the world via the Internet.
Budgeting for a New Year's Eve Party
Christina Nardozzi offers a tutorial on how to create your New Year's Eve party budget. She reviews the items you should consider when establishing your budget and offers helpful hints that could help make your party a success. This guide is part of a larger series of holiday-themed tutorials offered on the Mahalo.com YouTube channel.
How to Choose Catering for Your New Year's Eve Party
Christina Nardozzi offers a tutorial on how to chose catering for your New Year's Eve party. She reviews the basic catering options and provides hints that can help make your party a success. This guide is part of a larger series of holiday-themed tutorials offered on the Mahalo.com YouTube channel.
How to Create New Year's Eve Party Invitations
Christina Nardozzi presents a holiday tutorial on how to create your New Year's Eve party invitations. She reviews the basic concepts and offers helpful hints that can help make your party a success. This guide is part of a larger series of holiday-themed tutorials offered on the Mahalo.com YouTube channel.
How to Create a Guest List For Your New Year's Eve Party
Christina Nardozzi offers a tutorial on how to create your New Year's Eve party guest list. She reviews the basic issues you should consider and offers helpful hints that can help make your party a success. This guide is part of a larger series of holiday-themed tutorials offered on the Mahalo.com YouTube channel.
Best After Christmas Sales
This features advice on how to find the best after Christmas sales. At this busy time of year it is always good to receive help and this video will provide plenty of tips on the best sources of deals.
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Fast Facts
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Russia's "official" New Year's tree stands in Moscow's Cathedral Square at the KremlinRussia Today: Kremlin chooses New Year's tree
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Russians celebrate New Year's before Christmas
the Russian Orthodox Church celebrates Orthodox Christmas on January 7
