П РАЗДНИКИ В Р ОССИИ НА АНГЛИЙСКОМ ЯЗЫКЕ Бурдина Ирина Михайловна Учитель английского языка МОУ «СОШ «1» г. Гурьевск

ARE MANY NATIONAL HOLIDAYS IN R USSIA, WHEN PEOPLE ALL OVER THE T HERE COUNTRY DO NOT WORK AND HAVE SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS

J ANUARY 1 -N EW Y EAR ' S D AY. The New Year holiday is very popular. In every house there is a firtree. The presents are supposed to be sent by Father Frost (Santa Claus) and the Snow Maiden. People usually see the New Year in sitting round a festive table. They are addressing New Year's greetings and good wishes to one another. They are raising their wineglasses filled with sparkling champagne

HAPPY NEW YEAR THE NEW YEAR A brand New Year arrived last night; It came while I was waiting. But I did not hear the horns or shouts Of people celebrating. Because, you see, I fell asleep Before the hour, when The old year silently passed out And the New Year entered in. But I have a clean new calendar Which hangs before my eyes And every day that's listed Will hold a new surprise. Jane W. Krows

HAPPY NEW YEAR Here's wishing you more happiness Than all my words can tell, Not just alone for New Years Eve But for all the year as well. A health to you, A wealth to you, And the best that life can give to you.

C HRISTMAS. The Russian Christmas is celebrated on the 7th of January. The holiday is connected with the wonderful birth of Jesus Christ as it is described in the Holy Bible. On that day, about 2000 years ago, Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem. When Jesus was born, wise men from the East came to worship him. They gave the Child presents - gold, frankincense and myrrh. That's why people nowadays try to please their friends and relatives giving them Christmas presents

March 8 - Women's Day. This is the day of paying tribute to women. On March 8, men give women flowers and presents, and do all the domestic work around the house and in the kitchen. In some countries this day is called Mother's Day and is celebrated in spring. On Mother's Day (Sung to: "O Christmas Tree!") On Mother's Day On Mother's Day Oh, how I love you Mommy! On Mother's Day On Mother's Day Oh, how I love you Mommy! You give me Joy and Happiness I give you love, a hug and Kiss! On Mother's Day"O Christmas Tree!"

"C HRIST IS RISEN !". Еaster is a very popular holiday in Russia in commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus. Easter has no fixed date. It is held on the first Sunday after the date of the first full moon that occurs on or after March 21. Here is how the Holy Bible describes Jesus Christ's resurrection: "Suddenly there was a great earthquake; and the angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone from the door of the tomb and sat on it. And the angel said, 'I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he is risen". That's why people nowadays greet each other on the Easter day by the words "Christ is risen!". And the expected answer is "He is risen indeed!"..

"C HRIST IS RISEN !". People also paint eggs and give them to one another as a symbol of eternal life

V ICTORY D AY.

The greatest national holiday in our country is Victory Day. On the 9th of May, 1945, the Soviet Army and its allies completely defeated the German fascists and the Second World War and the Great Patriotic War ended. This year we celebrated the 50th anniversary of this great event. A magnificent memorial on Poklonnaya Gora has been built to commemorate the Victory. Many veterans took part in the military parade and laid wreaths on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. All stood in silence for a minute. Radio and television broadcast popular war songs all day long. A lot of guest from different countries of the world came to Moscow to participate in the celebrations.

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