In all countries, the volunteer movement has deep roots. For example, in Russia the history of the volunteer movement was initially associated with the activities of the Orthodox Church, later with the initiative of the first non-profit public associations - zemstvos, teachers and doctors, who did a lot for the Russian peasantry. In Russia, the first women's volunteer movement arose, the sisters of mercy who voluntarily went to the front during the Russo-Turkish war to help the wounded soldiers.
New Year is the most popular holiday in my famaly. At the beginning of December everybody has a festive mood. In the city the streets and shop windows are decorated with bright garlands. A huge Christmas tree is put at the main square. We begin to prepare for the holiday. We buy Christmas-tree decorations. We also buy gifts for relatives and friends. We usaly celebrate New Year sitting around the table and having dinner. Later in the night we walk otside and make fireworks. I like this holidsy very much. Новый год - наиболее популярный праздник в моей семье. С начала декабря у всех праздничное настроение. В городе улицы и магазины украшают яркими гирляндами. Огромную елку ставят на главной площади. Мы начинаем готовиться к празднику. Мы покупаем елочные игрушки. Мы также покупаем подарки для родственников и друзей. Мы обычно отмечаем новый год сидя за столом и ужиная. Позднее ночью мы гуляем и устраиваем фейерверк. Мне очень нравится этот праздник.
