Let me start by saying that our family is huge! We all live in the same city, and we get together very often on holidays around a big table. I love these gatherings the most! Especially on New Year's Eve, when there is a huge Christmas tree in the room, smelling of tangerines and chocolates. Everyone is busy with holiday festivities: Mom and Grandma are cooking in the kitchen, and the amazing smell of duck and apples spreads throughout the apartment - it's their specialty. By midnight, the whole family is seated around the table, Grandpa, as the oldest, gives a speech, and everyone claps and laughs - at times like this, we are truly happy!