What holidays are most popular in your country?
What is your favourite holiday and how do you celebrate it?
Do you prefer to give presents or to get presents, and why?
I would like to tell you about holidays in Russia.
Russians enjoy their holidays and celebrate them with a lot of food, presents and in big companies of relatives and friends. There are three types of holidays in Russia: 1.Family holidays; 2. State or public holidays; 3. Religious holidays.
Family holidays include birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and other family celebrations. Different families have different traditions of celebrations.
State or public holidays in Russia include Constitution Day, New Year's Day, Motherland Defender’s Day, the International Women's Day, May Day, Victory Day and Independence Day. State organizations, banks and companies do not work on these days. People spend holiday time with their families and friends; they go to theatres or exhibitions, or go to city centre where there are usually folk festivals and concerts in the open air and celebrate with other people.
Russian religious holidays include Christmas, Epiphany, Easter and some others. There is also a pagan holiday - Shrovetide, Maslenitsa or Pancake Day. Special traditions are followed. New Year's Day is the major family holiday for many Russians. The celebration begins on New Year’s Eve, that’ is, on the 31st of December. On the New Year night people see the old year off and the New Year in.
Before the celebration people make some preparations: decorate a New Year tree with colorful glass balls and toys.
New Year's dinner usually includes Russian salad, dressed herring, caviar, sparkling wine and other national food. Five minutes before the clock strikes midnight people watch the president's speech on TV and raise a toast to the chiming of the Kremlin clock. After that Russians congratulate each other and exchange presents and good wishes. People believe that miracle is a must on this day. Some people go outside to set off fireworks. Others watch TV concerts, relax and have a great time.
Celebrations for children include a decorated fir tree and Grandfather Frost, who is believed to bring presents. Grandfather Frost often comes with his granddaughter, Snegurochka (Snow Girl). January 1st is now a national holiday. I enjoy this holiday because it is time for family reunion, relax and happiness.
I prefer both to give presents and to get presents because it’s a pleasure to share positive emotions. Moreover, it is a part of Russian tradition of sharing and caring.
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To sum up, I enjoy holidays. Holidays are important because they commemorate some important events in the history, connect people and give them an opportunity to have fun and enjoy themselves.
Travelling A
Why most people like travelling?
Which season is the best for travelling in your opinion?
What means of transport is the best and why?
Every year a lot of people all over the world spend their holidays travelling. For many of them of travelling is the most important event of the year.
People travel the globe to see other country and continents, modern cities and the ruins of ancient towns, they travel to enjoy picturesque places or just for a change of scene.
Today people have lots of good reasons to travel. Travelling has always been a part of people’s education. The best way to study geography is to travel and the best way to get to know and understand the traditions and customs of different people is to speak to them. Besides, travelling is a good way to practice foreign languages.
It goes without saying that it’s always exciting to discover new places and new ways of life, to try foreign food and listen to unusual musical rhythms. It’s much better than sitting at home and doing nothing.
Each season is good for travelling.
I think every season has its own beauty and charm. A new season comes and new activities begin. As for me I prefer summer, because it’s the best season for walking tours, I try to go away from the city and spend more time in the air. I enjoy swimming and sunbathing. The Crimea is my favourite destination.
Of course, air travel is quicker than other means of transport. The time goes by more quickly when travelling by plane. However, flying often involves delays and cancellations. Turbulence can also spoil the flight. Besides there are occasionally terrorist threats, which would definitely spoil any journey.
Finally, air travel is more expensive than any other form of modern transport.
Travelling by train is one of the most popular means of travelling. First of all it’s cheaper than travelling by air. Besides, modern trains are very comfortable. Some people prefer travelling by sea, which is very exciting. But of course, if you are sea-sick, travelling by ship is not a good idea.
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A lot of people travel by car because it’s rather convenient. They don’t have to buy tickets and carry heavy luggage. They can stop wherever they wish and spend as much time as they like at any place.
As for me, I like travelling and I travel quite a lot. I like all means of transport, but my favourite one is travelling by coach. In my opinion, it’s the best way to explore different towns, cities both in our country and abroad.
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