Russian and American traditions are very different. In USA the general winter celebration is Christmas, but in Russia it is New Year. To make the distinction more clear, I’d like to compare and contrast those holidays in this post.
New Year in Russia:
• The fictional character as the symbol of New Year is Ded Moroz
• New Year’s gifts are considered as brought by Ded Moroz
• Many Russians watch “The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath!” at 31th December. This movie was filmed more than 35 years ago, and it’s always been shown before New Year ’s Eve since 1975.
• The most popular New Year food is Olivier salad.
• Everyone watches President’s New Year appeal to the nation and the chime when clock strikes midnight
American Christmas:
• Christmas presents is brought by Santa Claus, which he put in sucks
• Santa Claus is the symbol of Christmas
• Christmas presents are considered as brought by Santa
• The most popular movie during the Christmas holidays is “It’s Wonderful Life”, which was released in 1946.
• Practically every festive table includes roast Turkey
Russians and Americans have a similar tradition such as decorating a Christmas tree.
To sum up, despite the fact that Russian and American general holidays are different, the prime celebrating traditions are very resembling. Both nations have their own “special” film which is extremely popular and well-known for them, the festive table comprises one special dish, which is mostly on every table, and children believe that there’s an old kind man who brings them gifts, miracles and happiness.
New Year in Russia:
• The fictional character as the symbol of New Year is Ded Moroz
• New Year’s gifts are considered as brought by Ded Moroz
• Many Russians watch “The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath!” at 31th December. This movie was filmed more than 35 years ago, and it’s always been shown before New Year ’s Eve since 1975.
• The most popular New Year food is Olivier salad.
• Everyone watches President’s New Year appeal to the nation and the chime when clock strikes midnight
American Christmas:
• Christmas presents is brought by Santa Claus, which he put in sucks
• Santa Claus is the symbol of Christmas
• Christmas presents are considered as brought by Santa
• The most popular movie during the Christmas holidays is “It’s Wonderful Life”, which was released in 1946.
• Practically every festive table includes roast Turkey
Russians and Americans have a similar tradition such as decorating a Christmas tree.
To sum up, despite the fact that Russian and American general holidays are different, the prime celebrating traditions are very resembling. Both nations have their own “special” film which is extremely popular and well-known for them, the festive table comprises one special dish, which is mostly on every table, and children believe that there’s an old kind man who brings them gifts, miracles and happiness.
I just read Liza's blog, which points out some of the same similarities. I think it's interesting that American Christmas traditions are similar to Russian New Year's traditions. We have a New Year's holiday in the U.S., too, of course, but New Year's traditions are distinct from Christmas ones. New Year's is also less visible in the U.S. because New Year's celebrations are confined to just a couple days, but you see Christmas decorations for at least a month (and sometimes two) before Christmas. There's a whole "Christmas season" in the U.S., but I wouldn't say that there's a New Year's season there.
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