The document provides information about public holidays in Great Britain and Russia. It lists the major holidays such as New Year's Day, Christmas Day, Easter Monday, May Day and others. For each holiday, it provides details on traditions and activities commonly associated with the holidays in both countries, such as decorating Christmas trees, caroling, exchanging gifts and cards, holiday feasts, fireworks displays and more. It also explains the origins and histories of some of the holiday celebrations.

2. PUBLIC HOLIDAYS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND RUSSIA

3. PUBLIC HOLIDAYS OF GREAT BRITAIN NEW YEAR`S DAY GOOD FRIDAY EASTER MONDAY SPRING BANK HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS DAY BOXING DAY SUMMER BANK HOLIDAY MAY DAY

4. PUBLIC HOLIDAYS OF RUSSIA NEW YEAR CHRISTMAS THE DAY OF THE DEFENDERS OF THE MOTHERLAND THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN`S DAY THE HOLIDAY OF SPRING AND WORK VICTORY DAY RUSSIA DAY NATIONAL UNITY DAY THE COSTITUTION DAY OF RUSSIAN FEDERATION

5. NEW YEAR`S DAY New Year in Britain are often marked with parties be it at home or with friends in a club or pub. With festivities at their best till the clock strikes 12 at midnight, New Year in Britain is a time to drink, eat and dance. When talking about the New Year in Britain, one can't forget telling about the traditional custom of "First Footers" on the New Year's Day. It's believed that the first person over the threshold on the New Year's Day, i.e., on January 1st will dictate the luck brought to the particular house in the New Year. This tradition is mainly followed in Scotland and Northern Ireland with the first footers bringing in a piece of coal, bread and whisky while crossing the threshold. New Year in Britain, take for instance the London's New Year's Day Parade, Scotland's New Year also known, as Hogmanay are famous all over the world.

6. NEW YEAR`S DAY PARADE

12. Egg Rolling is one of Preston's ancient community traditions. No one is sure when it began, but it's something locals love to do every easter.

13. EASTER EGGS

14. Hot Cross Buns

16. Maypole Dancing

23. Notting Hill Carnival

33. HOIDAYS OF RUSSIA

35. “ DED MOROZ” and “SNEGUROCHKA”

43. VICTORY DAY

47. CIVIL UNITY DAY NOVEMBER, 4

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