Russian New Year History
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Russian new year history. New Years History Facts. The New Year yolka. New Year after Christening of Rus.
Do Russians celebrate Christmas on New Years. Due to the fact that in 1918 by Lenins decree Russia began to follow the Gregorian calendar the date of the New Year changed. Initially the New Year was supposedly celebrated on March 22 the day of vernal equinox.
In Russia the festive fir known to the world as the Christmas tree goes by another name. 6 Russian habits you should adopt asap. Since then the Russian people started the tradition of celebrating the New Year twice January 1 and 14.
Just a little story about New Year in Russia. The history behind this tradition encompasses pagan rituals tsars and tsarinas and. 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.