Question

Answer the questions. 1. Do Russian children write letters to anybody on New Year's Eve? 2. Who do Russian children write to? 3. What do they write about? 4. Do they want anything? 5. Do they promise anything? 6. When do they write their letters? 7. Do Russian children find anything in their stockings? 8. Where do Russian children find their presents?

Answer 1

1. Yes, they do. Russian children write letters on New Year's Eve.

2. Russian children write letters to Ded Moroz.

3 .They write about their wishes fo the New Year.

4. Yes, they do. Usually they would like to get some toys.

5. Yes, they do. They promise to be good and to listen to their parents.

6. They write their letters on New Year Eve.

7. No, they don't. Russian children don't find anything in their stockings.

8. Russian children find their presents under the New Year Tree.

Answer 2

1. Yes, Russian children often write letters to someone on New Year's Eve. 2. Russian children typically write letters to Ded Moroz (Father Frost) and his granddaughter Snegurochka (the Snow Maiden). 3. In their letters, Russian children usually write about their behavior throughout the year, expressing their good deeds and asking for forgiveness for any misbehavior. They also write about their wishes and desires for the upcoming year. 4. Yes, Russian children usually include a list of things they want in their letters, similar to how children in other countries write letters to Santa Claus. 5. Some Russian children may promise to behave well or to help others in their letters, hoping that their good intentions will be rewarded. 6. Russian children usually write their letters to Ded Moroz and Snegurochka a few days before New Year's Eve, often on December 31st. 7. Yes, it is a tradition in Russia for children to find small gifts and treats in their stockings on New Year's morning. 8. Russian children find their presents under the New Year's tree, which is typically decorated and placed in the living room. Ded Moroz and Snegurochka are believed to bring the presents and place them under the tree during the night.