You have 30 minutes to do this task.
you have received a letter from your english-speaking pen friend, andrew.
…it's mother's day next week, or mothering sunday. dad and i are busy preparing a real surprise holiday for mum. we have already made a special menu for the day and bought a great present for her…
…how is mother’s day celebrated in russia? what presents do you usually give to your mum? what other holidays do you celebrate as a family? …
write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
write 100–
120 words. remember the rules of letter writing

Dear Andrew,

I hope this letter finds you well. I was delighted to receive your letter and learn about your plans for Mother's Day. It sounds like you and your dad are preparing something special for your mum, which is lovely to hear.

In Russia, we also celebrate Mother's Day, but we call it International Women's Day, and it is celebrated on March 8th. On this day, we show our appreciation and love for all the women in our lives, not just our mothers. It is a national holiday, and we typically give flowers, small gifts, or cards to our mothers, grandmothers, and female friends.

As for other holidays that we celebrate as a family, we have several. One of the most important is New Year's Day. We celebrate it on January 1st, and it is a time for family gatherings, exchanging gifts, and enjoying festive meals. We also celebrate Christmas, which is on January 7th in Russia. On this day, we attend church services, have a special meal, and exchange gifts.

I hope this helps answer your questions about how Mother's Day is celebrated in Russia and the other holidays we celebrate as a family. I am looking forward to hearing about your Mother's Day surprise for your mum.

Best wishes,
[Your Name]

Word count: 150 words