THE PRESENTATION HOLIDAYS IN RUSSIA Student Stupak K

THE PRESENTATION. «HOLIDAYS IN RUSSIA» Student Stupak K. S Group L-200 Teacher Pavlova I. A Kolomna 2013.

NATIONAL HOLIDAYS A great variety Histories Features of national characters

A NATIONAL HOLIDAY ‘A day free from work that one may spend at leisure, especially a day on which custom or the law dictates a halting of general business activity to commemorate or celebrate a particular event’

RUSSIA VICTORY DAY May 9 An important secular holiday Parades, memorial parties Russia's victory over Germany in WWII memories and praise The extensive cost to life

THE RUSSIA DAY June 12 Declaration of sovereignty a day off work Parades, fireworks and decorations

RUSSIA THE DAY OF NATIONAL UNITY November 4 The Bolsheviks Moscow‘s successful defense from Polish invaders Replacement of the November 7 holiday Cultural events

CHRISTMAS The birth of Jesus Christ Russia: • On January, 7 • To revive the celebration of Christmas

CHRISTMAS Strong emotions The magic Some peculiarities of celebrating Christmas in different countries

MANY INTERESTING TRADITIONS IN RUSSIA Mummery Fortunately

ST PETER AND FEVRONIA’S DAY The power of love, family and faithfulness July 8 The love and family of Peter and Fevronia Since 2008 To marry To award to mothers To present camomiles.

MASLENITSA Pre-Christian times Two-side nature Blini Sledding and horse sleigh riding Fistfights and mother-in-law chatting Spring festivals and ceremonies The week preceding the Lent

EASTER (PASHA) The central feast A forty-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance Dying eggs and cooking kylichi

CONCLUSION To know national holidays in this or that country To understand national characters