Celebrating the New Year has a special value for every person. Many associate this event with the crunch of snow underfoot, the smell of tangerines and spruce, and a warm homely atmosphere. Children's laughter, chimes, fireworks and a richly decorated table are the main attributes of the holiday. Each of us remembers our New Year's tale- a special New Year that will remain in your memory for a lifetime. But few people thought about where the tradition of celebrating the New Year came from. A short excursion into history will help us understand what, where it came from and what it ultimately turned into.
Let's go back to basics
Peter the Great invited the residents of Russia to celebrate the New Year. In 1699 he issued a decree according to which on the night of January 1 of each year (according to the Julian calendar) all residents of the country celebrate the arrival of the new year. Folk festival lasted 7 days - during this period, cannons thundered every evening near the Kremlin, and volleys were fired from smaller guns in private courtyards. The gates of the houses were decorated with spruce and juniper branches, and resin barrels hung on the pillars, which were set on fire and added solemnity to the holiday. Already in those days it was customary to decorate spruces wooden toys, nuts and all kinds of sweets. All innovations were borrowed from European neighbors. Until this point, the New Year was celebrated in September - during the collection of taxes and harvest.
The New Year was celebrated in this way for several centuries, right up to the revolution. 1917, when New Year's festivities were completely banned. Only in 1937 the tradition was revived, and in 1947 January 1 declared a day off. Since then, the New Year's weekend has evolved and gradually developed into a real vacation, which, today, lasts up to 10 days.
Traditions of our days
Russians have been celebrating the New Year for more than three hundred years, and during this period many traditions, both European and American, and native Soviet ones, have joined the celebration. The symbol of the holiday was a grandfather with a white beard, whose name is Father Frost.
The Russian Father Frost also appeared for a reason - this is a modified version of the American Santa Claus. Santa Claus has an assistant - a girl made of snow named Snegurochka. Every year, starting from the first days of December, this couple visits various New Year's events which are held in kindergartens, schools, cultural centers. Children traditionally dance around a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, recite poems, sing songs and receive wonderful gifts from Grandfather Frost. The atmosphere of a real holiday reigns around - carnival costumes, confetti and tangerines delight children and are remembered for many years.
Since 1998 Russian Santa Claus settled in a city called. There is his residence, a souvenir shop and a post office. From all over the country comes to Veliky Ustyug a large number of letters from Russian children, and not a single letter remains unanswered. In their letters, children ask for what they miss. These are mostly toys, but there are also touching letters that make not only Santa Claus, but also all his assistants cry.
What is customary to do for the New Year today?
It is customary to celebrate the New Year with family, relatives and close friends. Preparations for the celebration last throughout December. During this period, store windows are full of New Year's cards, gifts, bright signs. The main squares of almost all Russian cities are decorated with huge fir trees, under which Father Frost and the Snow Maiden and various cartoon characters wander.
People are in pre-holiday euphoria and spend days planning their New Year's Eve celebrations. Gifts are purchased, a holiday menu is prepared, and 31th of December Almost all alcohol and delicacies suddenly disappear from the shelves of all stores in the country.
Recently, the New Year has been “repainted” in two main colors - red and green. Reindeer in sleds, an abundance of bells and New Year's wreaths appeared, which were also borrowed from abroad. There are also traditions that have been firmly rooted since the times of the USSR and are rightfully considered Russian - this is drinking champagne at the chime, the well-known Olivier salad on the table and sparklers, without which it is difficult to imagine New Year's festivities.
December 31 is the main day of preparation. On this day, people strive to complete all unfinished business, pay off debts, tidy up the house, and decorate the New Year tree. It is believed that entering New Year, without closing the tails of the old, outgoing year, Bad sign. “How you celebrate the New Year is how you will spend it,” says the most common saying circulating among the people. In many homes, decorating the Christmas tree becomes an annual tradition, and it is usually done by the whole family.
The spirit of the holiday is already in the air, pickled aromas are wafting from the kitchen, and children sing the song “A Christmas tree was born in the forest” and attach colorful balls and cones, candies, and silver “rain” to the green branches. New Year's films are shown on TV all day long, which many Russians have already parsed into quotes and learned by heart. The good old “The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath!”, “Gentlemen of Fortune”, “Girls”, “The Diamond Arm”, “Carnival Night” is far from full list cult films, without which not a single New Year in Russia is complete.
The culmination of New Year's Eve
Celebrating the New Year begins with seeing off the Old Year. Usually by 10 pm the table is already set, the guests are dressed in festive clothes, and Blue Lights are broadcast in full swing on all TV channels. Those gathered at the table discuss the events of the past year, sum up the results and wish each other to increase their achievements and conquer new heights. On the table, as a rule, there is Olivier salad, Herring under a fur coat, jellied meat and cabbage rolls. Recently, having become fed up with the above-mentioned dishes, Russians began to prepare more sophisticated dishes, using either their imagination or drawing ideas from their foreign neighbors. The New Year's table must certainly be rich, this is another popular belief. In order not to go hungry in the coming year, you need to meet it well-fed and richly.
The culmination of the holiday is approaching - the New Year's speech of the head of state and the chimes. Usually a speech addressed to citizens Russian Federation, begins at 11:55 p.m. and is broadcast by media outlets. The head of state sums up the results, gives a brief report on the work done during the year and wishes everyone good luck and prosperity in the New Year.
The tradition of such an address was introduced by the speech of L. I. Brezhnev in 1976. During this time there were some incidents. So, in 1991 The President entrusted his speech duties to the famous satirist Mikhail Zadornov, and for the Millennium The people were expecting double congratulations. At noon, citizens were congratulated by President B.N. Yeltsin, who announced his resignation, and at night the Russians celebrated the New Year with the new President V.V. Putin.
Smooth at midnight The chimes ring out. These sounds encourage you to open champagne and make wishes. It is common to believe that a wish made at this moment will definitely come true. Some people manage to write it on a piece of paper during the chime, burn it, and dissolve the ashes in a glass of champagne. According to some people, this ritual increases the likelihood that a wish will come true. Fireworks are launched en masse from all windows, joyful cries and congratulations can be heard in every home. Many people go out into the street and set off fireworks; in the squares people sing songs and congratulate each other. Anyone who sleeps through the New Year will be lethargic and sleepy in the coming year, for this reason people have fun until they drop, scattering home only in the morning.
As you can see, New Year celebrations in Russia have their own unique history. Russians have borrowed a lot, but there are also traditions that are unique to citizens of the Russian Federation. For example, what could be more beautiful than a Russian bath on December 31? With pure thoughts in a pure body, any holiday becomes brighter!
Celebrate with a light soul and heart, leave behind all the grievances of the past year, welcoming the New Year with a positive attitude and fresh strength. Give your loved ones a holiday at least once a year, but it's worth it. Gathering the whole family at one table is what is valuable, saying the main words of love to loved ones and relatives is what is irreplaceable, seeing tears of happiness in children’s eyes is something that no amount of money can buy! Be generous with your words and deeds, it will bring you good luck in the New Year!
Is there any other holiday that almost everyone loves, regardless of age and place of residence? And indeed, New Year holiday Many peoples celebrate when the transition occurs from the last day of the outgoing year to the first of the next. This holiday was celebrated back in the 3rd century. BC in Mesopotamia.
The Roman Emperor Julius Caesar decided to start the calendar year on January 1 in 46 BC. And this day was dedicated to the Roman god Janus - the god of exits and entrances, all beginnings and doors. The first month of the year, January, was also named in honor of this god, and the god himself was depicted as two-faced - one of his faces looked forward, while the other looked back.
History of the New Year holiday
In Rus' until the 15th century, the new calendar year began on March 1. In 1348, those in power decided to start the new year in September. It was then (September 1) that this day began to be celebrated in a special festive way, and in the “Paris Muscovite Dictionary” of the 16th century, the name of this New Year’s holiday was even preserved - it was called the First Day of the Year. And only in 1700, Peter I, by his decree, decided that Russia, like other European countries, would begin the year on January 1.
Interestingly, only since 1947 has January 1 been a holiday, and since 1992 another day has been added to it - January 2. And quite recently - in 2005 - in our country were installed New Year holidays, which, including weekends and Christmas, last as long as 10 days.
New Year celebration traditions
Christmas tree
The most striking attribute of the New Year holiday, traditionally installed in every city and home, is, of course, the New Year tree. In many countries, the Christmas tree is erected on the eve of Catholic Christmas December 25, in our country there was also such a tradition until 1916, but during the First World War the Holy Synod banned the Christmas tree as a “German custom” alien to Russia. And she returned to our homes only in 1936 already as New Year tree. It is customary to decorate the Christmas tree with toys and lights; garlands of lights are also used to decorate the house and yard.
New Year's feast
It is traditional to celebrate the New Year with family and loved ones. And to seat these closest ones in New Year's Eve(from December 31 to January 1) you need for festive table, where those gathered must first spend the old outgoing year, and at midnight, to the sound of chimes and the clink of glasses, celebrate the coming year. By the way, making a wish while the clock strikes 12 times has also become a tradition. Now the New Year's table is full of dishes, the variety and quantity of which is limited only by the flight of imagination of the owners. But once upon a time in Rus' traditional dish There was baked goose on the New Year's and Christmas tables.
Father Frost and his granddaughter Snegurochka
Father Frost, being a fairy-tale character of Russian folklore, comes on New Year's Eve to the house where the children live and brings them gifts in a large red bag. Often his granddaughter Snegurochka travels with Father Frost, dressed in a long silver fur coat, a painted kokoshnik or a light fur hat. Santa Claus himself is dressed in a red, blue or silver fur coat embroidered with patterns, on his head warm hat, and in his hand there is a staff. A long white beard and felt boots are also integral attributes of this fairy-tale character. Santa Claus travels on skis, on three horses or on foot.
In ancient times, the Slavs imagined Father Frost as a short, gray-bearded old man, whose breath is a fierce cold, whose tears are icicles, his words are frost, and his hair is snow clouds. Frost's wife is Winter, his assistants are Maros (cracklings). In winter, Santa Claus, running through forests, fields and city streets, knocks with his staff and binds rivers, lakes, streams and puddles with ice. And if suddenly Frost hits the corner of the hut with his staff, the log will certainly crack. Frost does not like those who are trembling and freezing, but he gives good health and a vibrant glow to the cheerful and cheerful.
Traditions of celebrating the New Year of our time
Fireworks
TO modern traditions This includes primarily festive fireworks, as well as a variety of firecrackers, firecrackers, sparklers, Roman candles and other pyrotechnics. Nowadays, many countries spend fabulous sums on large-scale pyrotechnic shows. The most grandiose and beautiful shows are staged in China, Sydney and London, from where they are broadcast throughout the world.
Carols and fortune telling
IN New Year holidays and on Christmas, it has long been customary to dress up in the evenings and walk from house to house with songs, poems, jokes and carols for which the owners should thank with sweets or coins. Also during the New Year and Christmas holidays, fortune-telling is common, when everyone can look into the future. They tell fortunes using cards, candles and mirrors, wax, fire and paper and many other objects.
old New Year
Some families also celebrate a holiday called the Old New Year, which is essentially the New Year according to the Julian calendar (from January 13 to 14). For us, this is a way to once again gather around the festive table. Interestingly, it is celebrated in Switzerland, Serbia, as well as some other countries.
New Year traditions of other countries
In England and Poland, in addition to the New Year tree, the house is decorated with mistletoe branches.
The French Father Christmas, whose name is Père Noel, leaves gifts in children's shoes. And if you come across a baked bean in a piece of New Year’s pie, then you will become the “bean king” and on New Year’s Eve everyone will obey your orders.
In Italy, on New Year's Eve, all unnecessary things are thrown away, and on Christmas Day, the Christmas log is burned.
In Bulgaria there is a custom of kissing at the New Year's table, and in order to keep the secret of these kisses, the lights go out in every house for 3 minutes, these minutes also have their own name - “minutes of New Year's kisses.”
In Sweden, on New Year's Eve, they choose the Queen of Light, who brings sweets to children and treats to pets.
In Colombia, the main hero of the holiday is considered Old year, who walks the streets on high stilts, telling funny stories to children, and the Colombian Santa Claus, Papa Pascual, sets off fireworks.
In Mexico, festive fireworks and New Year's bells are a must, and children are given gingerbread dolls at midnight.
Before the New Year, Cubans collect water in all kinds of containers, and at midnight they pour it out of the windows. In this way, they see off the outgoing year along a bright path. In the meantime, while the clock strikes 12 times, you need to eat 12 grapes, symbolizing good luck in the coming year.
The Japanese ring bells 108 times on New Year's Eve, symbolizing six vices and 18 shades of each.
New Year in Myanmar comes in the midst of the hottest time of the year and is celebrated with a “water festival”, during which people who meet each other throw water on each other for good luck.
Even in Muslim Turkey, many celebrate the New Year according to the Gregorian (Christian) calendar, and the Turkish Santa Claus is called Noel Baba.
Whatever the traditions of celebrating the New Year in your family, you can always make this holiday even brighter and unforgettable.
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Mikhailov Andrey 12/23/2014 at 18:30
On December 20, 1699, Russian Tsar Peter I signed a decree on Russia’s transition to a new calendar and the postponement of the beginning of the year celebrations from September 1 to January 1. Since then we have been celebrating main holiday year on this very day. In general, the history of the New Year in Rus' is quite interesting. IN different times In addition to the above dates, we celebrated it on March 1, March 22, and September 14.
But first, let's return to the young Russian Tsar. By his decree, Peter ordered on January 1, 1700 to decorate houses with pine, spruce and juniper branches according to the samples exhibited in Gostiny Dvor, as a sign of fun, be sure to congratulate each other on the New Year and, naturally, on the new century.
As historical chronicles say, fireworks, cannon and rifle salutes were set off on Red Square, and Muscovites were ordered to fire muskets and launch rockets near their houses. In short, the order was to have fun with all the might of the Russian soul, albeit in a European manner! The boyars and service people were ordered to dress in foreign costumes - Hungarian caftans. And the women also had to be dressed in foreign dress.
In Peter’s decree it was written: “...On large and well-traveled streets, noble people and at houses of special spiritual and secular rank in front of the gates should make some decorations from trees and branches of pine and juniper... and for poor people, each at least a tree or branch for the gate or over their temple put..." In fact, the decree was not talking specifically about the Christmas tree, but about trees in general. At first they were decorated with nuts, sweets, fruits and even various vegetables, and they began to decorate a specific beautiful Christmas tree much later, from the middle of the last century.
On January 6, the mighty festivities ended with a religious procession to the Jordan. Contrary to the ancient custom, the tsar did not follow the clergy in rich vestments, but stood on the banks of the Moscow River in uniform, surrounded by the Preobrazhensky and Semenovsky regiments, dressed in green caftans and camisoles with gold buttons and braid.
In general, the celebration of the New Year in Rus' has the same complex fate as its history itself. Old folk tradition even after the officially introduced changes in the calendar, it retained ancient customs for a long time. Here's what he told Pravda.Ru about New Year's story Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor Nikolai Kaprizov:
“In Rus', in the old, still pagan times, there was a long period of passing, that is, the first three months, and from March the summer month began. In honor of it, they celebrated Ausen, Ovsen or Tusen, which later moved on to the new year. Summer itself in ancient times consisted in the current three spring and three summer months - the last six months included winter time. The transition from autumn to winter was blurred like the transition from summer to autumn. Presumably, initially in Rus' the New Year was celebrated on the day of the vernal equinox, that is, March 22. Maslenitsa and New Year were celebrated on the same day. Winter has been driven away, which means a new year has arrived.
Well, along with Christianity, that is, after the Baptism of Rus' in Rus' (988), naturally, a new chronology appeared - from the Creation of the world. A new European calendar, the Julian, also appeared, with a fixed name for the months. March 1 began to be considered the beginning of the new year. According to one version, at the end of the 15th century, and according to another in 1348, the Orthodox Church moved the beginning of the year to September 1, which corresponded to the definitions of the Council of Nicaea.
In general, the reform of the calendar system was carried out in Rus' without taking into account the working life of the people, without establishing any special connection with agricultural work. The September New Year was approved by the church, following the word of the Holy Scriptures. In the Old Testament church, the month of September was celebrated annually, as if to commemorate peace from all worldly worries.
Thus, the New Year began to be celebrated on the first of September. This day became the feast of Simeon, the first pillar, which is still celebrated by our church. This holiday was known among the common people under the name Seeds of the Summer Conductor, because on this day summer ended and the new year began. It was both a solemn day of celebration and the subject of analysis of urgent conditions, collection of quitrents, taxes and personal courts.
Well, in 1699, Peter I issued a decree according to which January 1 was considered the beginning of the year. This was done following the example of all Christian peoples who lived not according to the Julian, but according to the Gregorian calendar. Peter I, in general, could not immediately transfer Rus' to the new Gregorian calendar, despite all his determination - after all, the church lived according to the Julian calendar.
History of the New Year holiday. New Year traditions
New Year is one of the most beloved and vibrant holidays, which is celebrated with pleasure in all countries of the world. Due to the fact that different nations Around the world, religions, customs, and traditions are different, and the New Year is celebrated differently everywhere. However, all preparations for the holiday, the holiday itself and memories of it evoke in all people bright feelings and emotions of joy, pleasure, expectation, happiness, love, care for each other, for their loved ones and relatives; and in this all people are very similar. Despite this, the history of New Year's celebrations in different countries different.
In Russia, this holiday was not always celebrated on January 1. The ancient Slavs divided the year into 12 months, and each name corresponded to a specific time of year. January was the time for deforestation; February was accompanied by severe frosts; in March, birch sap was collected; April was the month when fruit trees bloomed; in May the grass was green and adorned the earth; In June, cherries ripened, which was one of the favorite berries in Rus'. In July, linden blossomed, which was subsequently used to make tea; That’s why this month was called “Lipets”. August was the beginning of seasonal work, the harvest was in progress in the fields; September was called “spring” because the heather blossomed during this month; “leaf fall” was the name given to October, and this name speaks for itself. November was accompanied by cold weather, the earth became bare, frozen, and seemed lifeless, and with the arrival of December came cold with frosts.
In 988, Christianity was officially adopted in Rus' by Vladimir the Saint. Along with this event, Rus' also learned about the chronology used by the Romans. For the ancient Slavs, the year began on March 1, since at this time work began in the fields after winter. This chronology was based on church calendar, and according to the civil calendar, the Slavs celebrated the New Year on September 1. However, this often caused confusion, some inconvenience and even intense debate. In order to resolve them, Metropolitan Theognost took measures to establish one New Year date for both the church and the worldly people - September 1.
On this day, New Year celebrations took place primarily in squares in front of churches, where lay people came. In Moscow, these events took place on Ivanovskaya Square in the Kremlin. In the presence of a large crowd of people, the Head of the Russian Church congratulated the Russian Tsar, making the sign of the cross over him. On the morning of the next day, the king came out to the people and congratulated them on the holiday, often this was accompanied by the distribution of alms, and gifts were given to people close to the king.
On the same day, the tsar communicated closely with the people: every ordinary subject could turn to the sovereign with a petition, with hope for the tsar to improve their living conditions. What they then did with such petitions is unknown to history, but for ordinary Russian people such a custom was a great joy. In addition, during the New Year celebrations, various taxes were collected from people, which did not allow them to relax and forced them to believe in the “strong hand of control of the Tsar-Father.”
In 1699, an important event occurred that influenced the further history of New Year celebrations in Russia. The great reformer Peter I forbade celebrating the New Year in September. On December 15 of the same year, he issued a decree on a new calendar - the New Year began to be celebrated on January 1. Since the emperor was a big fan of everything European, the celebration of the New Year became a bright, cheerful annual event in the life of the Russian people, as in Europe. According to Dutch traditions, people were supposed to decorate their houses with pine branches and not remove these decorations until the Nativity of Christ.
On the night from December 31 to January 1, everyone was supposed to relax and have fun. The emperor himself was present at such festivities. He personally fired the first fireworks rocket brought from Europe. However, it wasn't just fireworks that decorated the festive city; noble people had to shoot small cannons and rifles into the air to give grandeur to the celebration. Warm hugs, Russian kisses and congratulations of the Russian people on the holiday were observed on the streets of Moscow until the morning.
These traditions are still alive today. Each of us associates the New Year holiday with good mood, fun festivities and feasts. However, the custom of putting up a Christmas tree, and not decorating the house with its branches, appeared later - only in the 30s. XIX century This custom came from Germany. The Russian people quickly liked him with his beauty and unusualness. The tradition of putting up and decorating a Christmas tree in the house soon moved outside and, as sources say, in 1852 the first public Christmas tree was decorated.
The main character of the holiday - Father Frost (European Santa Claus) - also came to us from the West in the second half of the 19th century. Initially it was just fairy tale character, but so impeccable in his kindness and generosity that I wanted to animate him. And the Russian people “dressed” him in a smart red fur coat, a fluffy hat and down mittens, which corresponded to the Russian winter. And so that it would not be difficult for him, a Russian, to entertain children on New Year’s Eve, he had a granddaughter, Snegurochka, a sweet and cheerful girl, whom everyone immediately fell in love with for her kindness.
Unfortunately, as history shows, the joyful celebration of the New Year in Russia sometimes had dark periods. In 1914, due to the war with Germany, the bright traditions taken from this country had to be forgotten. This was the case with the tradition of putting up New Year trees in houses and on the streets. Further events in Russian history also negatively affected the celebration of the New Year. In fact, it was banned in 1917 after the establishment of the Bolshevik government, which saw echoes of religion in it. The life of children and adults without a holiday has become gloomy and boring. In the 30s XX century the holiday was revived. Newly decorated Christmas trees, festive performances in kindergartens and schools, children waiting for their favorite gifts and other traditions associated with this holiday inspired new life into the morals and customs of the Russian people.
Thus, for Russia, the history of celebrating the New Year begins in European countries, but at the same time, throughout its development, its own additions are made to it, for example, the appearance of the Snow Maiden. From the very beginning of its appearance, this holiday for the Russian people has become deeply loved by the hearts of millions. Every child, every adult annually prepares for this holiday in their own way, expecting something better and more beautiful from the New Year, compared to the previous one.
It should be said that the history of the New Year holiday is different in each country, but today almost everywhere it is celebrated on the night of December 31 to January 1. Germany has a very interesting custom of celebrating the New Year. A minute before midnight, people stand on chairs, stools, beds and at the last second jump from them - as if on another New Year, and then begin to congratulate each other. In Italy, on New Year's Eve, all unnecessary things that have accumulated over the year are thrown out of the house right through the window. As for the table, in Italy, since ancient times, the main dish of the Italian New Year's table is lentil soup, boiled eggs and grapes.
Grapes, by the way, are a favorite treat for the New Year among the Spaniards. However, it is eaten on a full stomach. In the capital of Spain - Madrid - a minute before midnight, people eat 12 grapes, which symbolizes the life of each month of the new year. In Austria, the main dish of the New Year is pork with horseradish and green peas, which symbolizes happiness, health and prosperity in money. And the Vienna Mint produces souvenir coins, on which a boy sitting astride a pig is minted, since the pig for the Austrians symbolizes good luck and prosperity in business.
In Finland, it is customary to lay out gifts in advance, but not open them until the New Year. And for this purpose they are covered with inverted plates. In Romania, on New Year's Eve they carol and perform the capra dance, i.e. goats. Usually it is danced by young men in a special costume and a goat mask, who are then happily treated to various delicacies in all homes.
Hungarians love to see New Year's table roasted, jellied or chocolate pig, which also symbolizes the prosperity and wealth of the coming year. Punctual and clean Englishmen transfer their qualities to traditions. On New Year's Eve, their house should be tidy and clean, clothes should be ironed, sewn, cleaned, all debts should be paid off, books should be arranged in alphabetical order, dishes should be washed. Before midnight, the owner or mistress of the house opens the front door, which symbolizes the departure of the old year with all the difficulties, problems and troubles and the arrival of the New year - with expectations of happiness, good luck, health and joy. After this, the fact of who comes to visit first is of great importance. They don't really like women, fair-haired and dark-haired people. It is considered a good omen if a red-haired child comes to visit first.
In Greece, before the New Year, all the water is poured out of the house in order to fill the entire container with St. Basil's water the next day. Echoes of mythology play a big role in the Greek New Year celebrations. During the twelve days (the time of Christmastide), according to legend, the earth is visited by mythological characters - calicondrases, who can cause a lot of harm to a person. But to prevent this from happening, people try to please them - they leave various treats for them.
Just like the Italians, who get rid of old furniture on New Year's Eve, Sweden gets rid of old dishes. It is broken into small fragments; and it is believed that the more there are, the happier the coming year will be. In China, great importance is attached to the New Year feast. Here, each dish symbolizes something. For example, the Chinese are very fond of seafood, so well-cooked oysters are a sign of a successful business; fish baked with spices - to abundance. Mushrooms on the New Year's table mean a wonderful future, and pork means money. Therefore, every Chinese family, when choosing a menu for the New Year's table, seems to be planning the most important moments in the coming year.
In Muslim countries, the New Year is called Nowruz and is celebrated on March 20-23. An important tradition is the need for all family members to be present at the holiday. If this tradition is not followed, absent relatives will face separation from their home for the entire next year.
The Jewish New Year also has its own characteristics. It is called Rosh Hashanah and falls on one of the autumn days from September 5 to October 5. The main dish for Jews on the New Year's table is fish, and an important attribute is the fish's head. “Be our head and not our tail” is a Jewish proverb that explains the important role of the presence of a fish’s head on the table.
Thus, the New Year is a fun, interesting, bright holiday that receives a lot of attention in all countries of the world. Each nation has its own characteristics and traditions in celebrating and celebrating the New Year, but they all boil down to one well-known saying: how you celebrate the New Year is how you will spend it!
"New Year" New Year! Most wonderful holiday! Night.. 12 o'clock. Chiming clock. President. Firework. The clink of glasses. Joy. Laughter. This holiday is celebrated in different ways. But they wish the same thing: happiness, good luck, health. New Year! Wonderful holiday! We are waiting for you! Come soon!
"New year's night" New Year's Eve is the most wonderful and magical night of the year. After all, millions of people different nationalities, V different corners our planet, this night they do not sleep, as usual, but celebrate with family and loved ones New Year's Eve- replacing the old year with a new one.
“New Year” This joyful and beloved holiday, frosty and colorful New Year In our family, it is customary to meet in a quiet and warm home environment, in the circle of dear and close people who sincerely enjoy each other’s company. We are never bored together, and I will always prefer a family feast to the company of cheerful peers.
“Favorite holiday - New Year” New Year - best holiday in the world! Since childhood, he remains in our hearts and lives forever.. Every year we expect magic, striving to finally touch a miracle, a magical holiday!
How much joy do New Year's troubles bring? How many worries do they portend? And only when the chimes strike we can breathe easy and enjoy this unforgettable moment. Smells.. How many magical New Year's scents do we know? The smell of a Christmas tree, tangerines, we look forward to the smell of our favorite sweets and cakes, and of course the smell of a miracle visiting the house! My heart is filled with joy at these moments! It's so good that there is such a thing New Year holiday!
About “New Year” New Year is a holiday that everyone loves very much. Although many nations do not celebrate the New Year (for example, the British celebrate only Christmas), in Russia they really look forward to New Year's Eve. On New Year's Day There are a lot of treats on the table, obligatory Olivier and tangerines. Everyone is cheerful and happy, waiting for midnight. Everyone probably loves this wonderful holiday.
"New Years is soon!" New Year is coming very soon! - a favorite holiday for children! Children happily play in the snow and go sledding. And the best thing is that Grandfather Frost will come and give you long-awaited gifts. At matinees and New Year's celebrations, the guys will have fun with Father Frost and the Snow Maiden! All children love and look forward to the New Year!
"Why I love New Year" Of all the holidays of the year, this is my favorite New Year. Why? You ask.
First of all, you look forward looking forward to next year. Do you know what in next year you will become one year older.
Secondly, you gather at the table with the whole family, counting how many seconds are left until the first of January. You open a gift and rejoice with your loved ones. It is especially joyful to give a gift with your own hands; imagining the face of the person you receive, you are more happy than he is. Looking out the windows, you see the joyful faces of people holding sparklers.
Here why do I like this holiday!
