you're not entirely correct. our ny is more like yours ny, chrismas and halloween combined: kids get to play around pine tree in costumes and get a lot of candy, adults drink, eat and party all night long, it culd be themed party too. on the 00:00 mark everyone shoot fireworks. presents are given then too. orthodox cristmas is on the eve of jan 7th, with no presents, strictly religious holiday. people go to church and celebrate.. happy birthday jesus.   also some of russians still celebrate the old new year on jan 13th. get your brain around that mind boggling tradition lol
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