Differences between Russian New Year Customs and China New Year Customs.

1, time is different. China New Year is the first day of the New Year (65438+ 10/) and the Spring Festival (lunar calendar 1 month 1 day); Like China, Russian has an ancient folk calendar besides Gregorian calendar. According to the Orthodox calendar, Christmas and New Year are two weeks later than European festivals. In other words, 65438+10.7 is Christmas in Russia; 65438+1October 14 is the Russian new year.

2. Eat differently. China's traditional China dishes, jiaozi, fish, rice cakes and so on; The Russian New Year dining table is a western-style dish, with various appetizers, cold dishes, hot dishes and desserts. It should be noted that champagne is essential on every New Year's table.

3. Different activities. China thinks that the Spring Festival is a time for family reunion. In Russia, the New Year is the biggest romantic festival, and lovers should spend time together.

4. Different meanings. China's feelings for the New Year are a kind of complete happiness and grateful reunion, a summary of the end of this year's labor and an expectation for the next year's life; In Russia, the New Year is more like a carnival party, a time for leisure and entertainment.