Although Russia has a large Christian population, the celebration of the New Year is much more popular than Christmas. In fact, gifts are exchanged on New Year's Eve and not Christmas. The Russians celebrate Christmas on January 7, as they follow the Julian calendar. So for them the New Year arrives before Christmas.
Although Russia has a large Christian population, the celebration of the New Year is much more popular than Christmas. In fact, gifts are exchanged on New Year's Eve and not Christmas. The Russians celebrate Christmas on January 7, as they follow the Julian calendar. So for them the New Year arrives before Christmas.
