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New Year’s in Russia is celebrated on December 31 and it is probably the most exciting holiday of the year. Russian New Year’s traditions are quite specific and differ from most of the world because in our country New Years is more popular than Christmas. Christmas, on the other hand, is celebrated on January 7, not on the 25th of December. Russian Orthodox Church uses the 'Julian' calendar for religious celebration days, which is why the date is different.New Year is a family holiday, celebrated usually at home in a circle of close relatives and friends. Preparation for the holiday begins in the middle of December. People carefully plan their celebration and buy presents. Almost every family buys a New Year fir tree, which stands in the corner of the room and is decorated with glass toys, sweets, and garlands.In our country, New Year is a public holiday, during which most companies and offices are closed. Also, every city has special New Year’s celebratory events - concerts for kids, performances, different holiday fairs. The streets are decorated with fir trees and lights.On the 31th of December most of the people start the celebration around 10 pm. Everyone gathers at the table to remember the outgoing year and its happy moments, to discuss future plans and tell each other best wishes in the upcoming year. New Year's dinner usually includes Russian traditional dishes: Olivier salad, dressed herring, sparkling wine, and tangerines. An irreplaceable part of the New Year's celebration is a special president’s speech, which begins 5 minutes before midnight. It is about the events of the year, achievements and hopes for a better future. When the clock strikes midnight, people start to toast with champagne and wish each other “Happy New Year”, while listening to the national anthem.