So you actually do think that gift traditions from country to country may be different or they are pretty much the same? Before we can not go on, we have a little test.
• The students in Russia usually bring presents: candy, books, etc. for their teachers on the first day of school, September-1st - Yes / No
• Family members exchange valuable gifts to celebrate Christmas. - Yes / No
• It is normal that you are celebrating a birthday at homewith colleagues in the office. - Yes / No
• At the meeting, close friends or relatives at the airport or at a railway station to bring the Russians flowers. - Yes / No
• Men present gifts to women in the workplace and at home for 8 March, International Women's Day. - Yes / No
• The number of flowers a Russian presents for a special occasion is irrelevant. - Yes / No
So what is it today, and when the time is right to do so?
8. March, InternationalWomen's Day is very special for any Russian woman. Men are presenting women with gifts of all types; however, flowers are almost always obligatory. As a rule, not a single lady leaves without a gift as men at work organize small gifts for all ladies in the office, dads buy something special for their daughters, husbands for the wives, etc. Having lived in North America for 7 years now, I still anxiously await this day and always look for a surprise from my sweetheart (I'll be They have him) read this article.
New Year's Eve together with the most popular Christmas holiday, but there is no real tradition of exchanging valuable gifts. Children are those who receive gifts and there are many services dressed Jack Frost - Jack Frost, Russian Santa Claus and his granddaughter Snegurochka - Snow Maiden congratulate visit home New Year's Eve, and children.
Recently, it was common to a young couple in a relationship withEnvelope as a wedding gift. Just remember that when going to a wedding, you have to seriously think about the gift and make it considerably. The gift registry concept is non-existent in Russia, in conversation with newly-weds relatives will help to make an informed decision. Linen, cutlery sets, dishes, etc. Examples of some of the wedding gifts are appropriate.
As elsewhere, are gifts for a birthday, which is often celebrated not only with the submittedFamily, but also with colleagues. The birthday boy or girl are the ones who bring some bottles of wine, hors d'oeuvres, while others collect money and generally receive a substantial gift from the whole group and, as always, flowers!
Russians attitude to flowers is something very special. You may already know that only living flowers can be displayed. It is not permissible to give only a flower, no matter how good it may be. Eighth and always to have an odd number of flowers --Rule 3, 5 or 7 Even number of flowers are being taken for burial only. And do not forget the color! The Russians are a sentimental person, and symbolic: white stands for innocence, while red symbolizes the victory. Yellow flowers are connected are not often presented because of the color with the separation and betrayal.
Already on the first day of school, September 01, all students in Russia, bringing flowers for their teachers, who has been a long tradition. My friend was here in the U.S.a similar question when sending her 7-year-old from school: Do they bring flowers for teachers in the U.S. for the first day of school? She decided to stay away from this to the Russian tradition and would have been from other than someone trying to gain influence.
Let's see now, what we are presented as a gift. Remember, a Russian proverb, "The gift is small, but love is everything", which means that it is not about the value of the gift, but of love, attention, time spent for finding the rightGift. Presenting a gift that we often say: "I know that you have this special chocolate / wine / perfume so I decided to get it to ..." or "I can see how this color is flattering to you so ..." Any donation to a Russian is symbolic and must have a meaning. If you pay attention and continue to think about the person for whom you buy it, it will be perfect, whether large or small. Love, attention and warmth from the heart is the most cherished memory of each gift. Hmmm, maybe we areall more similar than I first thought ...
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