New Year is the most solemn and national traditional festival in Russia. The beginning of January every year is a day of carnival for Russians. In addition to the New Year and two Christmases, the carnival lasts for four weeks. In addition to spending time at the table, Russians have long been accustomed to buying New Year gifts, adding joyful decorations, holding family parties, or traveling abroad. Until the Baptism of Jesus on January 19, people still maintain a high spirit, continue to make delicious dishes, and continue to visit relatives and friends.
Russian women most want to get jewelry boxes and precious jewelry, accounting for 72% of the total number; flowers account for 71%; money accounts for 69%; and travel to foreign countries accounts for 62%. The gifts usually given are completely different from expectations. Household appliances account for 72%, candy accounts for 70% (among which many Russians are moderate in diet and do not eat candy), and bedding, towels and other textiles account for 48%.
Russian men also have different expectations for New Year gifts. At the New Year, Russian men also hope to get New Year gifts. 68% hope to get home appliances and electronic products, 47% want to get souvenirs, 52% want to get liquor, 41% want to get household appliances, 38% want to get shaving products and decorations, and 31% want to get various office supplies. In addition, 62% of Russian men do not hate and are willing to accept gifts. Through the survey, it was found that the best New Year’s gift is uncertain, that is, giving shopping coupons that can buy any related items (such as massage coupons, perfume coupons, etc.), or tickets for some entertainment projects. Russian men and women are in favor of this method because it is not as expensive as going out for travel and home appliances, nor as bland as chocolate, bedding or candy.
January 7 is the Orthodox Christmas and the most important holiday for Russians. On this day, relatives and friends give gifts to each other. There is no need to buy particularly expensive gifts on Christmas. If you go to a friend’s house, sweet cakes, red wine or good quality tea sets, as well as gift boxes of filled coffee, chocolate and candy are all good choices. In addition, the store also sells some small gifts with Christmas themes, such as Christmas candles, clocks, calendars, cups, key rings, bookmarks, magnets, pens and notebooks, etc. The most suitable gifts for your beloved girl or wife are exquisite small jewelry, gift USB flash drives, gemstone pendants, etc. Girls also like chocolate and imported coffee.