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Author: tann (---.quantum.ru)
Date: 01-06-04 23:21
Hello John,
January, 7 was oficially settled as a holiday just some years ago and I don't think many people really celebrate this day, although they are happy to have an additional day off :) The New Year eve on the 31st is still the most important here and some still traditionally celebrate "The Old New Year" on the 13th as Ira mentioned. Strange name "The Old New Year", right? :) It happened because of changing calendar may years ago when January, 14 was January, 1 in Russia.
This night from 13 to 14 was traditionally used for fortune-telling. You know these funny things with candles or cards. Young girls wanted to know when they would meet their fiance :) I am not sure if anyone is still doing that these days.
Take care and a Happy New Year!
Tatyana
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