New Year and Christmas in the Republic of

New Year and Christmas in the Republic of Belarus

January, 1 people celebrate New Year in Belarus New Year’s symbols are Ded Moroz (Saint Mikola) and Snow Maiden (Snegurochka)

New Year is considered to be a family holiday. Everybody likes New Year very much. It is especially loved by little children. People do not go to work on that day, and children do not go to school. It is usually celebrated at home among the members of the family.

New Year tree People decorate their houses and usually have a fir-tree which stands in the corner of the room. The presents are usually put under the New Year tree.

At twelve o’clock in the night people can see the president on TV which addresses them with traditional words of congratulation. At this time people are sitting at the tables to their holiday dinner and enjoy it in a good company.

Young people usually organize a dance party and have a lot of fun. Some of them go out into the streets and the squares. The next day friends usually come to wish a Happy New Year to all the members of the family.

Christmas is celebrated on December, 25(for catholic people) and January, 7 (for orthodox people). Kolyady is a part of Christmas in Belarus. During it groups of merry young boys and girls in smart clothes go from house to house. Hosts and hostesses usually treat them with delicious things and thank them for well-wishing and carol-singing.

Our school organizes “utrenniki” (New Year’s performance) for children

And exciting activities

We are glad to join International Education Resource Network

And to participate in Holiday Card Exchange Project

Making cards is fun !!!

Making cards is pleasure !!!

Making cards is joy !!!

Happy New Year and Merry Christmas !