Each country has its own traditions of celebrating the arrival of the new year. Somewhere necessarily wear red underwear, and somewhere to spend the holiday in the bath. The most interesting traditions of New Year celebrations, visit Kolobok.ua.
Funniest tradition of celebrating the New Year in Ukraine, who can not understand the foreigners - that is what we are celebrating the New Year twice. And what interesting traditions have in other countries?
Italy
In Italy, it is taken from the windows to throw old clothes and even furniture. I write about it all the media, but it is a myth to attract tourists. Nobody throws out utensils from the windows. But they wonder, is that New Year's Eve on a man to be red thing that will attract good luck for the next year. Perfect red accessories - underwear. By the way, the Italians have their own Santa Claus - Babbo Natale. But he does not bring gifts. This deals with the fairy Befana, which for some reason are portrayed in the form of a witch on a broomstick. In the belief that it brings good kiddies gifts and candy socks, and have to settle for poor coal. It does this on the night of 5 to 6 January.
Spain
The Spaniards under the chiming clock must have time to eat 12 grapes. This tradition for over 300 years. It arose by chance, when there was a strong crop of grapes. Now the Spaniards especially are buying these berries. Who has time to eat all the berries 12, to be accompanied by happiness and good luck next year.
Estonia
Every year on December 31 Estonians with friends go to the bath, to be exact - in the sauna. It is considered to be a good tradition, and even desirable to hear the chiming clock in the steam room. so they detoxify the body for the new year. But this celebration is not shared by all. But all dream to meet a chimney sweep in the high hat on New Year's night. It is believed that such a meeting promises good luck for the whole year. And as in present-day Estonia chimney sweeps in the cylinders in the afternoon with fire will not find, the Estonians give children figurines chimney.
Sweden
Swedish children choose before the New Year «light queen» Lucia. It must be put in a white dress and crown. It is believed that it brings gifts to children. Therefore she went to all the children, and the houses are not all the lights go out New Year's Eve on the streets.
England
At midnight the British love must kiss, so as not to leave in the next year. Also it made "produce" the old year through the back door of the house, and the new year "to let" through the front door. By the way, the British were the first to exchange greeting cards in 1843. Often it is - the main New Year's gift. After all, great gifts, decided to give at Christmas.
Cuba
New Year - the most important holiday of Cubans. After all, they were allowed to celebrate Christmas 20 years ago. Therefore, the New Year they have many interesting traditions. For example, under the chiming clock need to pour the water out of the window, it will attract good luck. Wet citizens is not very angry, because the window December 31 mostly above 30 degrees Celsius.
Hungary
That we have to whistle in the house It considered a bad omen. The Hungarians, on the contrary, so drive away evil spirits and lure good luck in the New Year night. Moreover, they are whistling in the pipes and whistles. Hungarians love to celebrate New Year on the street, so the shops are open around the clock in the night
Indonesia
In Indonesia, the New Year was celebrated three times. The first time - in the night of December 31 to January 1. The celebration lasts for 10 days. New Year's Eve Indonesians called day of silence: not allowed to make noise, to kindle the lights and open the windows. Second New Year are celebrated in the month of March, after the Chinese New Year. The third - in October, when they ask for forgiveness from the relatives of all the grief and resentment.
Netherlands
December 31 Dutch eat freshly baked donuts with raisins. They bake every year specially for the New Year. At exactly midnight all the ships staying in the port, welcome the new year intermittent beeps.
Guatemala
In Guatemala it accepted overspend in the truest sense of the word. In the New Year's Eve under the chiming clock to become the house on the opposite side of the street and throw a coin behind his back. This is thought to attract financial success for next year.
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