Holiday's in Russia

Compound Sentences

• They sing songs like Let Us Praise, Kaleahdah Maleahdah, and Kolyada, Kolyada
• For Christmas in Russia they make Mastrioska Doll hanging ornaments to hang on their tree.

Compound Sentences Cont.

• Russia has Christmas, but they have Orthodox Christmas because of the Julian Calendar.
• Russia has Victory day; Russia has Orthodox Easter Day.

Complex Sentences

• Before September Equinox is the March Equinox.
• They have holiday week on January 1st until January 7th.

Complex Sentences Cont.

• The children dress up on Christmas like Halloween because it is a tradition they have.
• The Russians spread hay on the floors and tables for the horses to eat.

Complex Sentences Cont.

• After Christmas, Russia has holiday week and they have fireworks.
• They have Christmas although they have Orthodox Christmas too.

Complex Sentences Cont.

• In Russia people eat cakes, soups, meat, and dough that has stuffing in it whenever it is Christmas
• The Russians open presents when it is in the morning.

Countries location

• North of Asia

Major Cities

• Moscow, Novosibirsk, Kazan, Saint Petersburg

Name of celebration(s)

• Orthodox Easter day
• Christmas Day

Holiday Character(s)

• Grandfather Frost
• Snow maiden

Vocabulary

• East-Slavic
• Native Language

Decorations

• Mastrioshka doll hanging ornaments, Grandfather Frost tree topper, Russian Lacquer gift wrap

Weather

• It snows when it is Christmas
• It does not effect the transportation.

Beliefs

• Religous

Songs

• Let us praise
• Kaleahdah Maleahdah

Foods

• Kasha Stuffing
• Beet soup