Each country has its own holidays and festivals . In Russia we celebrate the New Year , Christmas, Mardi Gras , Victory Day and many other holidays . We have a strong tradition of celebrating Women's Day on March 8. On this day, women receive gifts, we were having a party , prepare special meals . If you go to your friends , do not forget the beautiful flowers for the mother of the family . A national holiday throughout the country is Victory Day , which we celebrate on May 9. In
the morning we watch the parade on Red Square on television , and in
the evening - a variety of fireworks, as well as presenting the outdoor
concerts that take place in parks and main squares . In Russia many regional festivals , such as the Watermelon Day in Astrakhan , the day of cucumber 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 , firecrackers exploded , let streamers , put on masks and costumes . Adults, too, love this holiday, smartly dressed, exchange gifts , take pictures . This is the most fun family holiday. The annual carnival on the island , very colorful spectacle . Residents
of the island is holy keep to their traditions : to put on a carnival
masks monsters dress up ( for costumes used everything from fruit to old
furniture and dishes) and have fun.