From New Year to Name Day: Fun Russian Words for Celebrations
Russians love to celebrate and that means there are plenty of joyful words and traditions for kids to explore! Whether it’s New Year’s Eve fireworks or a birthday party with cake and balloons, Russian has the perfect words to join the fun.
Popular Celebration Words in Russian
Here are some easy and cheerful Russian words to get the party started:
- праздник (prazdnik – holiday/celebration)
- Новый год (Noviy god – New Year)
- день рождения (den’ rozhdeniya – birthday)
- именины (imeniny – name day)
- торт (tort – cake)
- подарок (podarok – gift)
- шарик (sharik – balloon)
Celebration words help kids describe events they already enjoy, making the vocabulary feel familiar and fun.
What Is a Name Day?
In Russian culture, a name day is like a second birthday! Each day of the year is linked to a saint, and if a child is named after that saint, they celebrate on that day with cake, hugs, and well wishes.
It’s a great way to teach kids about traditions and how names and stories are part of the language.
With Dinolingo, children aged 2–14 learn words for holidays, parties, and traditions through interactive stories and songs that highlight Russian customs in playful ways.
Creative Activities to Try
Create a Celebration Calendar
Make a colorful wall calendar and mark holidays like Новый год and your child’s именинны. Add stickers or drawings for each!
Birthday Bash in Russian
Throw a mini pretend birthday party with balloons and cake. Use Russian words for each part of the event—“Подарок для тебя!” (A gift for you!)
Celebrations are all about joy and learning Russian words for these happy moments makes them even more special.
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