In each country, their holidays and festivals. In Russia, we celebrate the New Year, Christmas, Pancake Day, Victory Day and many other holidays. We have a strong tradition of celebrating Women's Day on 8 March. On this day women receive gifts, we have parties, we prepare special dishes. If you go to your friends, do not forget the beautiful flowers for the mother of the family. National Day holiday throughout the country is DenpPobedy which we celebrate 9 mayae morning we watch the parade on Red Square on television, and in the evening - a variety of fireworks, as well as the presentation of outdoor concerts that take place in parks and main squares. In Russia there are many regional festivals, such as the Day of Astrakhan watermelon, cucumber day in Suzdal. These days various competitions are held, you can become a member and receive their prize. The most favorite holiday of children - the New Year. They decorate the Christmas tree, blow up firecrackers, let streamers, wearing masks and costumes. Adults also love this holiday, smartly dressed, exchange gifts, take pictures. This is the most fun family holiday. Annual Carnival at ostrove- very colorful spectacle. Residents of the island faithfully adhere to their traditions: to put on a carnival mask monster dress up (costumes used for everything from fruit to old furniture and utensils), and make merry.