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Christmas in January???

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Posted by: chippie

I will be arriving in Belarus on Janusry 2nd. I have been told that many celebrate Christmas on the 7th of January.
How do most Russians celebrate Christmas?? What kind of ideas for gift giving? If you go to a families home, do you bring wine, flowers, ??

Thanks for the input.

Chippie





Posted by: MrsWaiting123

Quote:
Originally Posted by chippie
I will be arriving in Belarus on Janusry 2nd. I have been told that many celebrate Christmas on the 7th of January.
How do most Russians celebrate Christmas?? What kind of ideas for gift giving? If you go to a families home, do you bring wine, flowers, ??

Thanks for the input.


Christmas is not a big holliday celebration in Russia, we just usually come together with all family and have a nice dinner and spend time together. It will be very nice to bring red wine with chocolate, flowers are always wonderful for women, but it is not very typical on this day. If you want to give some gifts to a girl, or her mom, this can be little cologn with the name of the saint that shares their name (you can buy them in any church), or something like this.

In Russia January 7 is Orthodoxy Christmas.

Wish you a very Merry Christmas and a safe trip.


Posted by: chippie

Quote:
Originally Posted by MrsWaiting123
Christmas is not a big holliday celebration in Russia, we just usually come together with all family and have a nice dinner and spend time together. It will be very nice to bring red wine with chocolate, flowers are always wonderful for women, but it is not very typical on this day. If you want to give some gifts to a girl, or her mom, this can be little cologn with the name of the saint that shares their name (you can buy them in any church), or something like this.

In Russia January 7 is Orthodoxy Christmas.

Wish you a very Merry Christmas and a safe trip.



MrsWaiting123,

Thanks for taking the time to respond. Happy Holidays.

Chippie


Posted by: ira156

Quote:
Originally Posted by chippie
MrsWaiting123,

Thanks for taking the time to respond. Happy Holidays.

Chippie

Hey Chippie, i am told that the celebration is for the New year. They call it a New years tree and my Nat was out buying New Years gifts yesterday. The Orthodox Holidays are more along the traditional family meals and get togethers. Just take a few gifts for the close family. Women are the same over there they love chocolates, flowers, perfume ect ect. Dont make your gifts too expensive as this may cause some embarassment. A nice bottle of wine or 2 will go down very well....it is contributing to the meal and make you feel part of it. Have a great time...i am over in Dec/Jan myself


Posted by: Cheburashka

We have long awaited your arrival MrsWaiting123. Welcome to the forum. Thank you for your invaluable input here.


Posted by: Khashyar

Yes, welcome MrsWaiting to the Russian Meeting Place forums.

We welcome your thoughts and participation in the discussions...

Khashyar


Posted by: firemansam

Welcome Mrs Waiting!!!! frflowr:
This day has been a long time coming...

Now we know Mr Waiting wasn't just kidding with us... I JOKE!!!


Posted by: markgm

Quote:
Originally Posted by MrsWaiting123
Christmas is not a big holliday celebration in Russia, we just usually come together with all family and have a nice dinner and spend time together. It will be very nice to bring red wine with chocolate, flowers are always wonderful for women, but it is not very typical on this day. If you want to give some gifts to a girl, or her mom, this can be little cologn with the name of the saint that shares their name (you can buy them in any church), or something like this.

In Russia January 7 is Orthodoxy Christmas.

Wish you a very Merry Christmas and a safe trip.


Welcome to the RMP MrsWaiting its a pleasure to finaly have you here and I am very happy that both you and MrWaiting are together at last.

I wish you both a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year


Posted by: bobjf

Quote:
Originally Posted by MrsWaiting123
Christmas is not a big holliday celebration in Russia, we just usually come together with all family and have a nice dinner and spend time together. It will be very nice to bring red wine with chocolate, flowers are always wonderful for women, but it is not very typical on this day. If you want to give some gifts to a girl, or her mom, this can be little cologn with the name of the saint that shares their name (you can buy them in any church), or something like this.

In Russia January 7 is Orthodoxy Christmas.

Wish you a very Merry Christmas and a safe trip.


welcome mrs waiting lol no longer waiting,i'm happy for you 2 D&E may your dreams come true.
happy xmas guys & great new year ahead


Posted by: waiting123

Quote:
Originally Posted by bobjf
welcome mrs waiting lol no longer waiting,i'm happy for you 2 D&E may your dreams come true.
happy xmas guys & great new year ahead


Thanks guys.... Hope you folks have a wonderful chiristmas as well.

Bob, I tried to call you yesterday! Then, I guess you were at work


Posted by: bingism

Quote:
Originally Posted by chippie
I will be arriving in Belarus on Janusry 2nd. I have been told that many celebrate Christmas on the 7th of January.

Hi Chippie,
I'm a bit late to this thread, but hey well.... It's great here - I get to celebrate Christmas on 25th December and 7th January plus there's New Year n 31st/1st and old Russian New Year on 12th/13th......... woo hoo!!!!!!


Posted by: chippie

Quote:
Originally Posted by bingism
Hi Chippie,
I'm a bit late to this thread, but hey well.... It's great here - I get to celebrate Christmas on 25th December and 7th January plus there's New Year n 31st/1st and old Russian New Year on 12th/13th......... woo hoo!!!!!!


Hey Bing,

Must be nice to be there for all of the holidays. I will be there for the 7th and the 12/13th. Enjoy and thanks for the info.


chippie


Posted by: gonlaz

Dude, I am so glad you posted this thread.

I haven't been here very long and I notice there is a newly arrived American transplant from Russia? I do not know either of the "Mr and Mrs Waiting123" but I would like to congratulate you both on your love and I wish you the best


Posted by: chippie

Quote:
Originally Posted by gonlaz
Dude, I am so glad you posted this thread.

I haven't been here very long and I notice there is a newly arrived American transplant from Russia? I do not know either of the "Mr and Mrs Waiting123" but I would like to congratulate you both on your love and I wish you the best


Thanks gonlaz,

Didn't you just buy your flight tickets?? When do you leave??

chippie


Posted by: GoingToRussia

Quote:
Originally Posted by gonlaz
Dude, I am so glad you posted this thread.

I haven't been here very long and I notice there is a newly arrived American transplant from Russia? I do not know either of the "Mr and Mrs Waiting123" but I would like to congratulate you both on your love and I wish you the best


Yes Gonlaz that's right. She has been here for about 2 1/2 months. The Mr. is a great guy and very helpful. He knows the visa process better then anyone I know. The Mrs. is a very sweet woman and I've had the pleasure of talking to her 4 or 5 times. The Mrs. and my Mrs. (Lana) have e-mailed each other and we hope to hook up with each other in the furture.

Take care Gonlaz and Happy Holidays!!!


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