New Year’s Eve in Soviet Russia

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He’s a lot like old St. Nick, except he has a three horse carriage and is a bit less jolly. Later, beginning in the 1840s, it became more widespread; by mid-century, Russians began decking their halls — or at least their trees — with bows and lanterns.

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