Russia

For the past 25 years, divers Father Frost and Ice Maiden have regularly visited Lake Baikal, the largest freshwater lake in the world at the time it was frozen, and retrieved a twig, usually a spruce, more than 30 feet above the surface. meter on decoration.

Although temperatures in Russia are often well below freezing on New Year's Eve, many people from all over the world are present to participate in this one-of-a-kind custom. In particular, on New Year's Day, Russians have the habit of writing their wishes on a piece of paper, then they will burn them with candles, mix the ashes in champagne to celebrate.