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Novy God

Novy God is Russian for "New Year's"! It's a very important holiday that happens on January 1st, just like in many other countries.

During Novy God, people in Russia like to celebrate with special foods, like caviar and salmon, and they might even decorate their homes with festive lights and trees just like how we do during Christmas.

Another fun tradition is setting off fireworks and watching them light up the sky at midnight, which is the start of the new year. Some families may even exchange gifts on this day.

Overall, Novy God is a very special time for Russians to celebrate the start of a new year with their loved ones and enjoy all the happiness and joy that comes with it!