New Year is probably the most long-awaited holiday for every person. We always have fireworks on New Year's Eve, a lot of house decorations made of garlands and tinsel, a huge Christmas tree in the ceiling with the largest multi-colored balls. On the table are Olivier, "Herring under a fur coat", a variety of snacks and drinks for every taste. To the chimes, we make a wish, write it on a piece of paper, throw the ashes into a glass of sparkling wine and drink.
Everyone has their own traditions, their own dishes, their own events. But I've always been interested in how the New Year is celebrated in other countries, what they eat there and what customs are there. Here's what information I found!
Spain
In Spain, it is customary to eat 12 grapes while the chimes strike. This is how residents attract good luck for the whole year. And the Spaniards also have such a tradition that in order to gain material well-being for all 12 months, it is necessary to celebrate the holiday in red underwear.
Finland
The most favorite dish at the festival is rice porridge and plum jelly. Santa Claus is called Youlupukki, which means Christmas goat. The thing is that the cart that carries him is pulled by goats. Joulupukkis tell their desires in a whisper so that the evil spirit does not hear them. Finns use wax to tell fortunes, and they have a bunch of different dishes on the table.
Sweden
The Swedes have a tradition to choose the queen of light, Lucia, every year. And then the girl she was appointed puts on a crown with candles, a white dress and distributes various goodies to children and animals. Such a holiday of light is held everywhere with lanterns burning on the streets, and lights in houses.
Italy
Italians, following medieval traditions, throw out old things and rubbish right from the windows on a festive night. Already on January 1, the Spaniards go to fetch water, and great luck awaits everyone who meets the hunched over grandfather. This portends good luck. Fairy Befana gives gifts to everyone, and Santa Claus is called Babbo Natale.
Hungary
On a festive night, the Magyars whistle pipes, whistles and horns in order to cleanse their homes of negativity and get happiness and prosperity in return. In festive dishes, preference is given to apples, nuts, beans, peas, garlic and honey.
France
It is customary for the French to decorate houses with clay and wooden figures. They call Santa Claus Per Noel, he puts his gifts for children in their shoes. They bake a pie with beans inside, the child who gets it becomes the king of the holiday.
England
In England, the standard New Year is with fairy tales, performances, carnivals and fairs. One of the main festive dishes is turkey with potatoes, meat pies, stewed Brussels sprouts. Children put plates instead of a stocking for gifts.
Germany
In Germany, the gift is also placed on a plate. Interestingly, the German Santa Claus rides around on a donkey. Residents play board games, set off fireworks, and read fortune-telling. There is nothing very satisfying from the dishes, donuts and fish dishes are popular, as well as fondue and all kinds of snacks.
Japan
In Japan, it is customary to celebrate the New Year in new clothes in order to gain good luck and health for the entire coming period. The Japanese decorate their homes with pine branches, bamboo shoots, plum and peach trees. There is such a custom, each person needs to hear exactly 108 bells on New Year's Eve, this in order to get rid of negativity and become much better. Popular dishes in Japan are carp, beans, of course, noodles and rice.
Australia
And in Australia, the New Year falls in the summer! Australians set off fireworks, various groups perform in the open air. Already on January 1, everyone breaks out to the beach to enjoy picnics, dancing and surfing. Festive festivities last 5 days!
Israel
And in Israel, New Year is celebrated on September 1. Before the holiday, it is customary to eat fish, apples, honey, pomegranate, and then pray. It is customary to make petitions to God near a reservoir.
Very interesting customs in other countries. Can you tell us about the customs that are adopted when celebrating the New Year in your family?
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