Dear Sandra, 

Thanks for your lovely letter. In this country we also begin preparing for the New Year holiday beforehand. People decorate New Year's trees, send New Year's greetings to their friends and relatives, cook delicious things for the New Year party. All are cheerful and merry on the eve of the NY's Day.

For me, the  New Year's holiday is one the most beloved ones. It is our family holiday and  I usually  see it in ( to see in- встречать праздник) with my Mum, Dad and other relatives. At about 10 p.m. we begin to see the Old Year off. (начинаем провожать Старый год) We all sit at a big round table, covered with white table-cloth. Of course, there are a lot of tasty things on the table. We eat, tell funny stories, laugh, listen to music, dance and have fun.

Then we switch on TV to watch some holiday show and at 12 sharp we listen to the Kremlin Chimes  (Бой курантов), cry  'Hurray'  'Cheers' and then we give presents to each other wishing Happy New year to each other, and go out to see the NY's salut. After a short walk we return home and go to bed or watch holiday programmes. 

I think I have answered your question:)

That's all for now.

Keep in touch. Tell me about your friend's party.

Best wishes,

Svetlana