New Year. Traditions of the peoples of Russia

How is the New Year of Muslims connected to Zoroastrianism and why do only Slavs celebrate the Old New Year? What color are the clothes of the Bashkir Ded Moroz and Snegurochka, and how to make traditional Chuvash flatbreads in the shape of ducks and cows? Almost all peoples of the world have their own holidays and rituals associated with the arrival of the new year, however, the time and format of celebration can vary greatly. Even the Slavs acquired their winter holiday relatively recently, traditionally marking the change of the year in autumn or spring. The Islamic world generally does not recognize this holiday, however, Tatars, Bashkirs, Chechens, and other Muslim peoples of Russia have their equivalents of the New Year and celebrate it with pleasure. This book collects the most interesting facts about the origin of the beloved holiday among different peoples of Russia, as well as describes the traditions of celebrating it by 12 nations living in our country. Expand your horizons and diversify your usual holiday by surprising your guests with a multicultural cuisine and traditions from all over the country.