The New Year started off slow, with people slowly trickling in from out of town. Traditionally, Russians spend the New Year with their families, but in the States, they often see them during the first part of the evening and go out afterwards. I meant to do that, but I the friend I relied on go get me to the party didn't call me back in time, so I just got stuck with my family. It was actually a nice evening where we did another traditional thing - watch the Russian New Year's entertainment program. It's basically an evening full of singers, comedians and other celebrities doing their thing, and watching the show on NY eve is nostalgic of my childhood, so it wasn't a bad night. I fell asleep in front of the TV around 1:30, so it was very mellow. :)
Speaking of Russians, I strarted a new monthly Russian Shabbat night, which has finally gotten the attendance it deserves! There were so many people that I had to scounge up a "kid's table." There were people that I knew but haven't seen from 12 years ago, and also some new faces, and everyone had a great time. I think I'm onto a good thing here with this program. I hear that there are two Russian-speaking houses on the East Coast, and I'm very curious to see what they'll be doing. And frankly, it's about time this is happening. :)
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