How the New Year is celebrated in countries around the world. New Year in different countries: the most interesting facts

New Year in Russia is celebrated on the night from December 31 to January 1. Traditionally, it is customary to celebrate it with family and loved ones. Young people prefer noisy parties in clubs. On the eve of the New Year, in the main squares of cities, the fir tree is lit, near which the main...

The Germans celebrate the New Year, as in most countries of the world - on the night from December 31 to January 1. Unlike Slavic countries, in Germany it is not considered family holiday. Instead of a home feast, young people prepare in advance for parties in clubs and bars. The older generation prefers...

The Spaniards, like most peoples of the world, celebrate the New Year on the night of December 31 to January 1. Unlike Christmas New Year's Eve in this country it is customary to celebrate not at home family circle, but in large and noisy companies. Residents of Spain gather in the streets and squares, arrange...

New Year in the United States of America is celebrated on the night of December 31 to January 1. This holiday is second in popularity Catholic Christmas(December 25). Unlike Christmas, which is family celebration, Most Americans celebrate New Year's Eve publicly, in the company of friends...

New Year in France is celebrated on the night of December 31 to January 1. The French welcome him among close friends and relatives. They organize home gatherings, go to parties in clubs or restaurants, have fun, sing and dance on the streets of cities in fancy dress. With my heart...

New Year in Italy is celebrated on the night from December 31 to January 1. It has the names "head of the year" (Capodanno), the supper of Saint Sylvester. Italians spend this holiday noisily and cheerfully, in the company of friends in clubs, restaurants or on the streets and squares of cities. On New Year's Eve...

New Year in Great Britain is celebrated on the night from December 31 to January 1. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland it is second in popularity to Christmas. In Scotland, New Year is more loved and celebrated. In this part of the Kingdom it is called Hogmanay. Its celebration lasts for 3 whole days (from December 30 to December 1...

New Year in Finland is celebrated on the night from December 31 to January 1. In the coldest country in Europe, an atmosphere of warmth and fun reigns during the winter holidays. New Year's Eve the older generation and large families spent at home at the ceremonial table. Young people prefer to celebrate the New Year in...

New Year in Ukraine is celebrated on the night from December 31 to January 1. Most people in the country celebrate this holiday with their families. Relatives and friends gather at the festive table, drink champagne, give each other gifts and say wishes for the next year. In anticipation...

New Year is celebrated twice in Kazakhstan. According to European tradition, its offensive is celebrated on the night of December 31 to January 1. In accordance with Eastern traditions, it is celebrated on March 21-23 and is called Nauryz Meiramy. New Year January 1 Favorite place to celebrate the New Year...

New Year in Belarus is celebrated on the night of December 31 to January 1. Most residents of the country meet him in the family circle. After midnight, young people go with friends to the main squares of cities, to parties in clubs or restaurants. The older generation prefers to stay at home and watch...

New Year is celebrated twice in Turkey. According to the Gregorian calendar, the year begins on January 1. This celebration is popular in large cities in the southwest of the country and is celebrated in the style of European traditions. According to ancient Turkic custom, the New Year is celebrated on March 21, the day of spring...

India holds the record for the most New Year celebrations in calendar year. Christians celebrate it on January 1, Muslims - on the first day of the month of Muharram (according to the Islamic calendar). Some residents of the country celebrate it at the end of October - beginning of November, on the day of Diwali....

New Year in Japan is celebrated on the night of December 31st to January 1st. The celebration takes a whole week - from December 28 to January 3. The Japanese celebrate the New Year calmly, solemnly, observing traditions and rituals. During the winter holidays, a special atmosphere reigns in the capital of the country. Behind...

New Year is celebrated twice in China. According to European tradition, it is celebrated on the night from December 31 to January 1 and is called Yuan Dan. Residents of the country celebrate it in the family circle, modestly and calmly. Since ancient times, it has been customary to celebrate the New Year in China on the second new moon after the winter...

The New Year in Brazil is traditionally celebrated on the night of December 31st to January 1st. Locals call this holiday Confraternização or Reveillon, which means “fraternization.” The participants of the celebration call each other brothers and sisters, hug and...

How to celebrate the New Year in different countries world with pictures for children

Conversation for older children before school age“Celebrating the New Year in different parts of planet Earth”

Lyapicheva Elena Petrovna, teacher, Municipal State Preschool Educational institution kindergarten No. 1 “Zvezdochka”, Kalach-on-Don, Volgograd region.
Description: This conversation can be used by kindergarten teachers, parents, children of primary school age, and can also be used as visual material for a moving folder.
Target: Introducing children to New Year's traditions of different nations.
Tasks: Expand children's knowledge about the traditions of festive culture, the customs of celebrating the New Year in other countries.

New Year traditions of different nations

The New Year holiday is celebrated in every country, but it is celebrated in different ways. Each nation has its own traditions and peculiarities of celebrating the New Year. Let's start our journey from European countries.

On New Year's Eve in the capital of England, Big Ben begins to ring, but first the bells are wrapped in a blanket and the ringing is heard only near the tower itself. But as soon as the clock strikes 12, the blanket is removed and the ringing of bells is heard throughout the area. With the first chiming of the chimes, the British open the back doors of their houses to allow the old year to come out, and open the front doors to New Year was able to enter. Therefore, New Year's Eve in England is an open day.

New Year's Eve in France is a night of fun. The French prefer to eat heavily and have fun on this night. There is a tradition according to which French housewives go to local springs and collect water. The one who comes first must leave a flour treat near him, the next one must take this treat and leave her own. This is how housewives exchange bread to make the New Year generous. In France, New Year's grandfather is called Père Noel. He is dressed all in white and for some reason is very afraid of the cold. Apparently, that’s why he leaves gifts for children near fireplaces and stoves.

The Spanish New Year is all about fun and festivities. The Spaniards do not like to sit at home on this holiday and everyone goes out to the squares of their cities. After the chimes, everyone congratulates each other. There is an interesting New Year's tradition in Spain. Young girls and boys write their names on pieces of paper and draw them out in pairs. This is how couples are formed who must pretend to be lovers throughout New Year’s Eve.

With the last strike of the clock at midnight, Italians open their windows and throw old and unnecessary things directly into the street. It is believed that the more old things you throw away, the more new things you will have.

Housewives on New Year's Eve serve rice porridge in a huge bowl. There is a small nut hidden in the porridge. If a girl finds it, it is believed that she will definitely get married next year.

Now let’s continue our journey through the countries of Asia.

On the morning of January 1, all residents of Japanese cities and villages go out to watch the sunrise. With the first rays of sunshine, the Japanese congratulate each other on the new year and exchange gifts. On New Year's Day in Japan, people eat long noodles to ensure a long life.

Mongolia

The New Year in this country coincides with the cattle breeding holiday, so it is characterized by sports, tests of dexterity and courage. Just like the peoples of Europe, the Mongols celebrate the New Year at the Christmas tree; Father Frost also comes to them, but he is dressed in a shaggy fur coat, a fox hat and looks very much like a shepherd.

Here, New Year marks the hottest time of the year, so its arrival is celebrated with a “water festival.” On the streets of cities and villages, when people meet, they pour water on each other from various containers. No one remains offended, since at the same time they wish happiness and health in the new year.

Next we will visit the New Year holidays in the countries of North and South America

In Canada, it is traditional to celebrate the New Year on the street in the company of friends and strangers. Many people gather in all the squares of the country and pop stars perform. Canadians really like to go skating on New Year's Day.

In Mexico, on New Year's Eve, a clay pot is filled with sweets, which is hung in the room, and then the assembled guests are blindfolded one by one and given a stick in their hands. The one who broke the pot will certainly be lucky in the New Year.

Argentina

On New Year's Eve, old papers, newspapers, receipts, and bills are thrown out of homes and offices. Everyone does this in order to get rid of the old and celebrate the New Year without the burden of the past.

Brazil

Brazil is always famous for its vibrant carnivals and festivals. New Year's Eve is no exception. At this time of year, the streets of Brazilian cities are filled with colorful parades and processions of local residents and visitors. Such events are always noisy and fun.

Now let's see how the New Year holidays are held on the African continent. Residents of Sudan usually celebrate the New Year near the Nile River or other bodies of water. They believe that this will bring happiness and prosperity to their home. It is a great happiness for a Sudanese to find a green nut on New Year's Eve. This promises great joy. And so that no one would be offended, they began to scatter the green nuts in advance.

In Tunisia, before the New Year, they organize a grandiose festival, the highlight of which is camel racing. Such competitions are always spectacular and arouse great interest among local residents.

Let's end our journey with a strange one, which is located alone on the mainland, namely Australia.

Australia

Australians don't like to celebrate New Year's at home. All the festivities take place in restaurants and on the beach, since at this time of year it is summer and very hot. Interestingly, Santa Claus appears in Australia. After all, you can’t wear a fur coat in a hot country, so he comes surfing in only his swimming trunks. But the beard remains an unchanged attribute.

The New Year is rushing around the world...

In Bulgaria traditionally celebrate the New Year at home. Before the holiday begins, the youngest person in the house stands near the Christmas tree and sings carols to the guests. In gratitude, guests give him gifts. The fun begins at the twelfth stroke of the clock. In all houses the lights go out for three minutes: these are the minutes of New Year's kisses that replace toasts. The “kissing” pause is a pleasant and easily implemented tradition, good way get rid of tedious drawn-out toasts and the need to compose special words yourself. After this, the hostess begins to cut the pie with surprises baked in it. If you get a coin, expect wealth, a sprig of roses - love. Bulgarians are happy if someone sneezes at the table. They say it brings good luck.

In Bulgaria, on New Year's Eve, dogwood sticks are purchased - an indispensable attribute of the New Year's holiday. On the first of January, children approach their family and friends and lightly hit them with chopsticks to congratulate them on the holiday.


On the Finnish holiday menu New Year's Eve always includes plum jelly and rice porridge. One of the main characters Finnish Christmas celebrations, of course Joulupukki (that’s the Finnish name for old man Frost). They say that before, in addition to gifts, he also brought rods, and began his visit with the words: “Are there obedient children in this house?” Today, the element of education has almost disappeared, and all children receive New Year's gifts.


Portuguese On Christmas Eve, they give out “king cake.” In addition to candied fruits and almonds, one medal or figurine is baked in it. Anyone who is lucky enough to find it is not at all obliged to swallow a surprise, which simply means: peace to your home!


And in Denmark Foresters have come up with a great way to save forests from poachers who want to decorate their home with forest beauty. On New Year's Eve, they treat the trees with a special composition. In cold weather the liquid has no odor. And indoors, the tree begins to emit a sharp, suffocating odor, punishing violators.

Little Danes are given a wooden or plush Christmas tree with a troll peeking out from under its green paws. The Danes believe that the forest prankster is the embodiment of the soul of the tree. At midnight, the hostess serves a huge bowl of sweet rice porridge with a secret on the festive table. The peculiarity of this porridge is that a nut or almond is hidden at the bottom of the bowl. This tradition is especially popular among unmarried girls: if you come across a nut, a wedding is inevitable next year. For everyone else, this just promises a Happy New Year. Which in itself is also not bad!


In Great Britain order gifts from Father Christmas (literally - Father of Christmas). They write him a detailed letter listing what they want, which is thrown into the fireplace. The smoke from the chimney delivers your wish list right to its destination.
The British give each other gifts of approximately the same value. In the family circle, very often the ceremony of distribution of gifts is carried out according to the old tradition - by drawing lots. The custom of sending postcards with a Christmas theme to everyone you know is obligatory.


Scots on New Year's Eve they go to friends with a slice of pie, a glass of wine and a piece of coal. From their point of view, this is the surest way to provide them with food, drink and warmth for the whole year.
When the clock hands approach 12, the owner of the house silently opens the door and holds it open until the last blow sounds. So he releases Old year and lets New one in.

In Scotland, on New Year's Eve, they set fire to tar in a barrel and roll the barrel through the streets. The Scots consider this a symbol of the burning of the Old Year. After this, the road to the New Year is open. The first person to enter a house after the New Year is believed to bring good luck or bad luck. A dark-haired man with a gift - fortunately.


In Italy at the end of the passing year they fly onto the pavement from all the windows flower pots, old chairs, boots... The more things you throw away, the more wealth the New Year will bring. And if there are no old things, then you have to throw away new ones, otherwise happiness will bypass the house.
Italians always make sure that they enter the New Year not only in an updated interior, but also by dressing up in everything new. The ancient custom looks quite funny: on December 31, men and women give red underwear to their loved ones. This color symbolizes newness.

And little Italians are waiting for gifts from the woman Santa Claus, although not quite the Snow Maiden, whose name is La Befana.


Christmas in Germany- family holiday. Everyone should definitely gather at the festive table. On this day, a gift exchange ceremony takes place, which even has its own name - Beshe-rung. The apotheosis of the New Year's feast is der Lebekuchen - gingerbread. In the 16th century, this “real miracle of flour, sugar and raisins” could sometimes reach the length of an entire bench. But this is for the better. After all, then you can give a gift to all your friends and acquaintances: take the “gingerbread bench” under your arm... and go ahead, congratulate the people on the New Year. One leg is from the bench, the other is the backrest. The costs are minimal, and the gift is, one might say, endless.

In Germany, on New Year's Eve they always serve a brightly colored dish with apples, nuts, raisins and pies. The symbolism here is as follows: the apple is the fruit of the knowledge of good and evil, the nuts with their hard shell and tasty core symbolize the mysteries and difficulties of life. In Germany they say: “God gave the nut, and man must crack it.” Apples will hang on the Christmas tree, as will gold and silver nuts. Walnuts and almonds are used in baking, and marzipan is the heart of German Christmas.


In Austria Glass or porcelain pigs are often given as gifts, sometimes representing piggy banks.
It is considered an unwritten commandment to hear the solemn sound of the “Bell of Peace” installed on St. Stephen’s Cathedral on New Year’s Day in Vienna. Thousands of people gather on Cathedral Square on December 31.
In the old days, in this country it was considered a good omen to meet a chimney sweep, touch him and get dirty. This was believed to bring great happiness and good luck. This is why Christmas gifts in the form of a clay or rag chimney sweep stained with soot are so common.

But on holiday tables Austria, Hungary and the countries of the former Yugoslavia there are never birds - geese, ducks, chickens, turkeys. In these countries they believe that you cannot eat poultry this evening, as happiness will fly away.


In France give anything, although they adhere to a little more strict rules than, for example, overseas. Thus, only a husband can give perfume to a woman; such a gift from another man is considered not very decent.
A symbol of prosperity and family hearth serves as a large log, which is lit in the fireplaces of houses. Père Noël, the French Father Christmas, fills children's shoes with gifts.


The most unexpected gifts can be considered figurines of walruses and polar bears carved from ice, which Eskimos give each other. Greenland. Since Greenland is cold even in summer, like it is here on New Year’s, ice gifts are quite durable.


Czech Grandfather Mikulas comes on December 5, the eve of St. Nicholas Day. He is very similar to our Santa Claus: the same long fur coat, hat, and staff. Only now he brings gifts not in a bag, but in a shoulder box. And he is accompanied not by the Snow Maiden, but by an angel in snow-white robes and a shaggy little imp.


Swedes traditionally they give each other homemade candles. This gift is due to the fact that in the depths of winter near the Arctic Circle it gets dark early, and the light symbolizes friendship, cordiality, and fun.

In Swedish homes with children, New Year's celebrations begin with dads going out to take out the trash and returning as Jul Tomten (Swedish Father Christmas). When the clock strikes midnight, the Swedes throw streamers, blow horns, and Yul Tomten begins to give gifts. So, to the general noise and din, the New Year comes to the land of Sweden.

In Sweden, on New Year's Eve, it is customary to break dishes at your neighbors' doors. Now Swedish whistles, pipes and rattles have appeared in stores for a noisy celebration of the New Year and other holidays.


On the eve of the holiday in Spain when going to any home, you should put it in gift basket champagne and a piece of nougat.

The New Year itself is a public holiday for the Spaniards. After all, it is on this night that lovers of ritual rites and traditions rush to the central square to the huge Christmas tree to enjoy grapes. During the striking of the clock, each of the thousand gathered around the tree tries to eat 12 grapes. Each grape symbolizes one of the coming months, and having time to eat all 12 is a “guaranteed” fulfillment cherished desire. This funny tradition also applies to those who celebrate the New Year at home. Grapes are placed on each plate.


Greeks, in addition to traditional baskets heavy with champagne and wine, Lately More and more often they give each other a new deck of cards. And when they go to visit, they bring with them a mossy stone as a gift and leave it in the owners’ room, saying: “May the owners’ money be as heavy as this stone.”

In Greece, there is a custom according to which at exactly midnight the head of the family goes into the yard and breaks a pomegranate fruit against the wall. If its grains scatter throughout the yard, the family will live happily in the New Year.


In Iceland Throughout December, parents have no worries with their children. The fact is that the cunning kids know: Santa Claus can unexpectedly drop by to see them any day from December 1st to December 24th.
If something goes wrong... you may find not a gift in your shoe, but a potato.


In Holland on New Year's table making donuts with raisins. The kids here adore the white colt. In the evening they put carrots and hay in wooden shoes so that in the morning they can find their favorite cakes in them. Holiday gifts are brought by Sunderklass. He arrives on a steamboat, accompanied by black servants.

In Ireland on the evening before the New Year, the doors of houses are opened wide, and anyone who wishes can enter any house and become a welcome guest there. He will be seated in a place of honor, treated to a glass of good wine, not forgetting to say: “For peace in this house and in the whole world!”
At half past twelve, the Irish go out to the central square, sing, dance, and have fun.


In Norway children are waiting for gifts from the goat. She is greeted with festive treats - dry ears of oats, which are placed in children's shoes for the New Year. The next morning, instead of ears of corn, the children find New Year's gifts in their boots and shoes. In this country, the goat occupies a privileged position. The fact is that local legend tells that the Norwegian king Olaf the Second once saved a wounded goat by removing it from a cliff. The animal was taken to the palace, treated and released. As a sign of gratitude, she brought rare healing plants to the savior every night.


Residents celebrate the New Year with ancient ritual songs and carols Romania. On the streets of Bucharest on New Year's Eve, groups of teenagers meet in national costumes, in high sheepskin hats and with long whips in their hands. They enter the courtyards and, standing in a group, beat the ground with a whip in a certain rhythm, from time to time shouting traditional new year wishes. This ancient ritual symbolizes work in the field: the guys beat imaginary oxen so that they plow the land better and the coming year will be rich in harvest.

All flower girls, who do not leave the streets of Bucharest all year round, have green mistletoe branches appearing in their trays before the New Year. The leaves of this plant, even in the most severe cold, retain their bright green color and freshness. In Romania, it is believed that if a mistletoe branch is decorated along with the New Year tree, it will bring great happiness.

In Romania, it is customary to bake small surprises into New Year's pies - coins, porcelain figurines, rings, hot pepper pods. A ring found in a cake means that the New Year will bring much happiness. And a pod of pepper will cheer up everyone around you.


In India New Year is celebrated in different ways. North Indians decorate themselves with white, pink, red and purple flowers. In Central India, buildings are decorated with multi-colored, mostly orange, flags. In Western India, small lights are lit on the roofs of houses. In South India, mothers place sweets, flowers and small gifts on a special tray. On New Year's morning, little Indians wait with their eyes closed until they are brought to the tray. Only then do they receive their gifts.


In Japan There is a tradition: before the New Year, give cards with the image of an animal that corresponds to this year. They also give toys and souvenirs.

One of the most bright jewelry Japanese home before the New Year is kadomatsu (“pine tree at the entrance”). Kadomatsu - a greeting to the New Year's deity - is mainly made from pine, bamboo, and woven rice straws. Decorate with branches of fern and tangerine. Bamboo and pine are symbols of fidelity and longevity. A straw rope stretched in front of the doors drives away evil spirits.

New Year is considered the most big holiday. It lasts for 7 whole days! Men launch colorful flowers into the sky kites various shapes. Women play badminton.

The New Year is celebrated not at midnight, but at sunrise. The bells of Buddhist temples chime 108 times, announcing the birth of the New Year. With each blow, as the Japanese believe, everything bad goes away, which should not happen again in the New Year.
Like the Chinese, visits to parents are mandatory here. In every Japanese house for the New Year, 3 branches appear: bamboo - let children grow up just as quickly, plums - let the owners have strong helpers, pine trees - let all family members live as long as pine. It is forbidden to pronounce words with an unpleasant meaning. You can’t talk about death, demons and a whole range of animals - fox, dragon, tiger, snake. If children accidentally violated any verbal prohibition, then the parents wipe their mouths with a specially prepared ritual cloth.

In Japan, New Year's Eve is called "golden week." At this time, many institutions and firms, government organizations, and large department stores stop operating. Even banks are open until 12 noon on December 31st and have a rest for the first three days of the New Year.

The custom of seeing off the Old Year is obligatory, including organizing receptions and visiting restaurants. When the New Year arrives, the Japanese begin to laugh. They believe that laughter will bring them good luck in the coming year.


Those who come to Christmas To China, notice first of all the Trees of Light, an analogue of our Christmas tree.
They are decorated in oriental style with bright and exquisite lanterns, flowers, and garlands. Chinese Christians use these same decorations in the festive decoration of their homes.
On the eve of the holiday, little Chinese people hang stockings on the walls, where Dong Che Lao Ren (Grandfather Christmas) puts his Christmas gifts.

In China on New Year's holiday Narcissists are a must. Everyone needs to watch their speech. Swearing and ambiguity are strictly prohibited.

In China, New Year is always celebrated during the new moon in late January - early February. Processions of many thousands of lanterns move through the streets. They are lit to illuminate the path to the New Year. To keep evil spirits out of the New Year, the Chinese cover the windows and doors of their houses with paper and scare them away with firecrackers and firecrackers.


In Mongolia The New Year coincides with the cattle breeding holiday, so it is characterized by sports competitions, competitions for dexterity, ingenuity, and courage.
Just like the peoples of Europe, the Mongols celebrate the New Year at the Christmas tree. Santa Claus comes to them, dressed in a cattle breeder's costume.


In Vietnam New Year is celebrated at night. At dusk, the Vietnamese light fires on which they prepare special rice delicacies.

On New Year's Eve, it is customary to release live carp into rivers and ponds. According to legend, a god swims on the back of a carp and goes to heaven on New Year’s Day to tell him how people live on Earth. On this night, quarrels are forgotten, grievances are forgiven.

In Kampuchea, Korea, Mongolia and some other countries - an indispensable New Year's accessory is a rake decorated with various expensive jewelry. Apparently, they are the ones who “rakes in happiness” on New Year’s Eve.

More in the East Christmas markets are common, where you can buy not only clothes, food, utensils, decorations and gifts, but even... dreams, hopes and happiness. Don't be afraid, they won't sell you air full of promises and assurances. For example, you can purchase a daruma - a wooden (or papier-mâché) tumbler doll from the Buddhist pantheon. Or hamayumi - blunt arrows with white feathers, which are used to drive out evil spirits, and taka-ra-bune - ships with rice and seven gods sitting on the deck, symbolizing prosperity and good luck.

New Year is celebrated in a very unusual way in Indonesia. So, on the island of Bali it lasts 10 days. These days, two-meter columns of colored rice are erected. They are intended for the gods. At the end of the festivities, the columns go home. People eat the rice, but the gods are left with memories of the gifts.


In Sudan The talisman of the New Year is considered to be a green, unripe nut. The best thing is to find an unripe nut that will bring happiness and good fortune throughout the year.


In the Philippines In November, mass production of Christmas trees from plastic, papier-mâché, and branches begins. Lantern competitions are held for the most different sizes and forms.
In the thirty-degree heat that is here at the end of December, it is especially interesting to see the Sait Klaus walking around in red coats trimmed with white synthetic fur.


In America The main attention is paid not to the gift itself, but to its packaging - boxes and boxes, cases and cases. On Christmas Eve, family and friends delight in unveiling gifts that can be wrapped in ten pieces like a head of cabbage.
America annually breaks all records for the number and value of sold greeting cards and Christmas gifts.


In Argentina According to a long-standing tradition, employees of institutions on the last day of the outgoing working year throw old calendars, unnecessary statements and forms out of the windows. In the business part of Buenos Aires, by noon, the sidewalks and roadways are thickly covered with a thick layer of paper. Nobody knows how and when this custom arose. There are some incidents. One day, overly enraged employees of one of the newspapers threw the entire archive out the window.


On New Year's Eve in Brazil On the ocean beach, thousands of candles light up on the sand. Women in long dresses they go into the water and throw flower petals into the ocean surf.


In Colombia It is believed that there simply cannot be a holiday without shooting, fireworks and explosions. Colombians make dolls depicting the old year. They are carried on sticks and funny wills are read. Then they throw the dolls away from themselves and at midnight the charges and gunpowder hidden in the dolls begin to explode. The old year, surrounded by flames and smoke, flies into pieces, making way for the New Year.


And here in Cuba Before the New Year, everyone fills their glasses with water. At midnight, Cubans throw water through an open window onto the street, wishing for the New Year to be as clear and pure as the water.
In Cuba, the clock only strikes 11 times on New Year's Day. Since the 12th strike falls right on New Year's Day, the clock is allowed to rest and calmly celebrate the holiday with everyone.

In Mexico As the clock strikes, fireworks light up and carnival parades begin. There is a custom here to break clay pots filled with fruits, water, and New Year's gifts.


In Peru It is believed that whoever walks around his block with a suitcase on New Year's Eve will be able to complete a long-planned journey.
If a girl walks down the street with a willow twig, the young man whom she invites to take the twig from the other side will become her groom.


In Ecuador on New Year's Eve they stuff a stuffed animal with straw old clothes. This is a symbol of the passing year. He is seated on a chair in front of the house, equipped with a pipe and a cane. At midnight, the “will” of the Old Year is read, which lists all the troubles that happened to this family. The paper is stuffed into the stuffed animal’s bosom. They light a match, and the Old Year disappears in the flames, taking with it all the family troubles.


In Panama New Year's Eve is unusually noisy: trumpets are blaring, sirens are wailing and people are screaming. According to ancient belief, noise scares away evil spirits.

New Year is an amazing holiday that unites the whole family together and attracts with it an atmosphere of miracles and hope for new achievements. In our country, for the New Year, according to traditional customs, they install and decorate a fir tree with toys, prepare a bowl of Olivier and stock up on champagne, which is consumed during the chiming clock. How is New Year celebrated in other countries around the world? If you want to get an answer to this question, then I recommend that you read this material.

Italy

Italians celebrate New Year on the sixth day. To ensure good luck for the next 12 months, Italians throw out any old items from their homes before the holiday. This is done directly New Year's Eve, and things are thrown right out of the windows of their homes.

Residents of hot Italy are firmly convinced that the space freed from trash will soon be occupied by new things.

The festive table is traditionally replete with nuts, lentils and grapes, which symbolize health and prosperity.

Ecuador

The arrival of the New Year in Ecuador attracts attention: dolls are burned there at twelve at night, this action is accompanied by a kind of “crying of widows” (dedicated to their “not good enough spouses”). Usually "widows" are men who wear details women's clothing and wigs, plus those doing makeup.

In addition, Ecuadorians have a special New Year’s belief:

• those who want to travel a lot during the chiming clock should run around their home, while holding a large bag or suitcase in their hands;
• dreaming of wealth in the New Year? Put on yellow underwear at exactly 12 am;
• if you would like to meet your soulmate, use red lingerie;
• and in order to leave all their troubles in the old year, Ecuadorians throw a glass of water onto the street, which should shatter into fragments.

Sweden

In anticipation of the holiday, little residents of Sweden must choose the mistress of light - Lucia. She dresses in a robe of white shades, a crown is placed on her hair, on which candles are necessarily set on fire.

Lucia's task is to please children and pets by presenting them with gifts of treats. On New Year's night, it is not allowed to turn off the lights in homes, and all streets are brightly illuminated with lanterns.

South Africa

Here, the New Year's rituals are very similar to the Italian ones - for example, in the capital of South Africa, Johannesburg, it is customary to get rid of everything that has become obsolete on the main night of the year.

It should be noted that this custom causes many inconveniences - for example, the police have already blocked off the Hillbrow quarter, because there is a danger for Vehicle due to the fact that large equipment, for example, televisions and refrigerators, are also thrown out of windows.

England

On the main night of the year, the English perform children's skits, ideas for which are borrowed from ancient fairy tales. All this is necessarily accompanied by the presence of fairy-tale characters: Lord Disorder, Hobby Horse, March Hare, Humpty Dumpty and others.

When kids go to bed, they leave a special dish in which Santa Claus will bring gifts at night, and their shoes are filled with hay to feed the donkey. The fact that the New Year has come will be announced by a bell, first ringing quietly and then increasing its volume.

An interesting New Year's ritual is offered in England for lovers: they should kiss each other under the branch of a mistletoe tree if the couple dreams of living the next year without separation.

What are guests treated to for the New Year? Turkey with chestnuts, roasted potatoes with gravy, as well as stewed Brussels sprouts, meat pies, pudding, sweets and fruit.

Scotland

Here the New Year celebration is known as "Hogmany". During it, the streets are filled with the sounds of Scottish folk songs, written by Robert Burns. Another tradition is setting fire to a barrel of tar and carrying it through the streets, burning it, which symbolizes farewell to the Old Year and the welcoming of the New Year.

And in order to find out whether the approaching year will be lucky or not, the Scots are watching who will be the first to visit their home in the new year. If it is a representative of the stronger sex with dark hair, the next 12 months promises to be very lucky.

Guests should bring a stock of coals to throw into the fireplace. And with the sound of the chimes, the doors open wide - thanks to this action, the Old Year is released and the New Year is given way.

Ireland

New Year in Ireland is more concerned with religious themes than just entertainment. Based on this, on the night before this event, it is customary to leave lit candles near the window frames, designed to show the way to the lost Mary and Joseph.

Housewives bake a special treat - seed cake, and each member of the family gets their own separate cupcake. In addition, three puddings are supposed to be prepared - for Christmas, New Year and Epiphany.

Colombia

Here everything revolves around the Old Year, which walks among the people on tall stilts and amuses the children with funny stories. He is a fireworks master.

Before the New Year, Colombians must hold a puppet parade (it involves puppet clowns, witches and other characters sitting on the roofs of cars and paraded through the streets of Candelaria, the oldest city district).

Vietnam

Vietnamese people welcome New Year's Day, starting from lunar calendar in the period from January 21 to February 19. Festive tables decorated flower arrangements. And on New Year's Eve, people living in the country delight each other with peach branches. When evening comes, it is customary to light fires in parks, gardens or on the streets, around which families gather. A wide variety of dishes, mainly rice, are prepared over the fire.

On New Year's Eve you should say goodbye to any quarrels and old conflicts. The Vietnamese have a belief that deities live in all houses and on New Year's night they fly to heaven, where they talk about the behavior and good or bad deeds of everyone who lives in the house.

Nepal

Nepalese celebrate the New Year not at night, like all other nations, but at dawn. On the night of the full moon, the inhabitants of Nepal build huge fires and burn on them everything that is no longer needed.

In the morning there will be a Triumph of Colors: you will have to decorate yourself with an unusual pattern. Then dances and songs follow.

France

In France, the New Year's wizard is called Père Noël - his task is to come to people's homes on New Year's night and place presents in the shoes of children. The lucky person who discovers a bean baked in a pie becomes the “bean king” and on New Year’s Eve everyone around him undertakes to follow his instructions.

Finland

In this cold state the main winter holiday– Christmas (celebrated on December 25th). On Christmas night, he reaches homes from distant Lapland. kind grandfather Frost delighting children with a huge basket of New Year's gifts.

As for the New Year itself, it simply duplicates Christmas: the whole family is supposed to gather around a table bursting with a variety of food, and Finns also tell fortunes about the future using melted wax and water.

Germany

The German Father Christmas, represented by Santa Claus, will come to the kids on a donkey on the main night of the year. When children go to bed, they are supposed to leave a dish on the table for their New Year's gifts.

Cuba

Cubans have a separate version of the New Year for kids, called Kings Day. They believe that New Year's gifts for children are brought by the Wizard Kings, called Balthazar, Gaspar and Melchor. The latter are the ones who write messages with their deepest desires in advance.

And on the eve of New Year's Eve, residents of Cuba pour water into all the containers in their homes, and at twelve o'clock at night they pour it out of the windows. This ritual symbolizes the wish for the New Year to be as bright and pure as water.

Also, to the sound of the chimes, Cubans try to eat twelve grapes in order to live in a state of kindness, harmony, peace and prosperity all year round.

Panama

New Year's Eve in Panama traditionally begins with bells ringing, plus car sirens turn on. At the same time, those living in the state are supposed to shout very noisily and knock on everything that is at hand. In such a funny way, Panamanians appease the approaching New Year.

Hungary

Another entertaining celebration is observed among the Hungarians - in the first moments of the New Year they whistle, but not with their fingers, but using the whistles of their children. Due to this action, they believe that evil spirits are driven away from the house and good luck and prosperity are attracted.

Burma

Burmese New Year varies from April 12th to April 17th. A special order will notify citizens of the exact date of the holiday, and the celebration is celebrated for three whole days.

Ancient Burmese beliefs tell of deities living in the stars, who from time to time move to the edges of the sky in order to have fun with each other: at this time, a downpour begins on earth - a symbol of an excellent harvest.

To obtain the favor of the star spirits, the inhabitants of Burma annually hold a special tug-of-war competition. Men take part in the competition, and women and children support them with their applause.

Israel

The New Year holiday (Rosh Hashanah) among the Israelis is celebrated at the beginning of September (Tishrei). At the same time, Rosh Hashanah marks the anniversary of the creation of the Universe and the beginning of the Kingdom of God.

Taking into account such religious symbolism of the New Year celebration, Israelis pray fervently. Traditionally, before the celebration, you should eat special food: apples with honey, pomegranates, fish. Each meal is accompanied by a short prayer service.

India

Interestingly, in India, New Year celebrations occur at different times of the year.

• In summer, Lori is celebrated. In front of him, dry tree branches with straw and old materials are collected near the dwellings. When night comes, fires are lit, where people dance and sing songs.
• In autumn, the Diwali festival of lights follows. Then the roofs of houses and window sills are lined with hundreds of lamps, which are set on fire on New Year's night. The girls are allowed to launch small boats through the water with burning lights.

Japan

Residents of the Country Rising Sun It is customary to welcome the New Year in everything new: according to local beliefs, this will be a guarantee of health and luck for the coming 12 months. Little Japanese people hide images with boats and seven fairy-tale wizards under their pillows at night (they patronize happiness).

And Japanese cities are decorated for the celebration with ice palaces and a variety of snow compositions.

The fact that the New Year is officially coming to the state is announced by one hundred and eight sounds of the bell. At the same time, an ancient belief says that with each blow one human passion “dies” (represented by stinginess, aggression, stupidity, frivolity, indecision and envy, each vice is divided into 18 different shades, according to which the bell rings).

In order to become lucky in the coming 12 months, it is important to laugh in the first moments of the New Year. In addition, in order to attract happiness into their homes, Japanese residents decorate their homes with bamboo and pine branches, which represent longevity with fidelity. They also place twigs that decorate special mochi balls and create a motibana - a New Year's tree.

Labrador

In this state, turnips from last year's harvest are preserved for the New Year celebration. It is hollowed out from the inside, lit candles are placed in it and given to the children. In addition, it is customary to sing cheerful holiday songs.

Czech Republic and Slovakia

In Czechoslovakia, the national version of Santa Claus is Mikulas. He appears as a cheerful character, dressed in a fluffy fur coat, with a tall ram hat and a box over his shoulders. Which of the children behaved well all year will definitely receive their holiday present from Mikulas.

Holland

Here the transport for Santa Claus is a ship. At the same time, the kids happily wait for the wizard on the pier in anticipation of various interesting jokes with surprises and, of course, their gifts.

Afghanistan

The date of the New Year (Navruz) in Afghanistan is March 21st. On this date it is customary to begin agricultural work. Among the entertainment events of the holiday is the opening of a fun fair with magic tricks, tightrope walking, music and other entertainment.

China

In this Asian state, the custom of washing the Buddha is still used to this day. It is mandatory to wash all Buddhist statues in religious places (water is taken from mountain springs). The Chinese are supposed to pour water on themselves when their close circle congratulates them on the holiday. Because of this, on New Year’s Day it is impossible to meet a single person in dry clothes on the streets.

As for the date of the holiday, it is different in China every time, but is limited to the period of time from January 21 to February 20.

Iran

Iranians celebrate New Year's Eve at midnight on the twenty-second of March. In this state, there is a tradition of opening fire from guns on New Year’s Day. And all adult residents of the country must hold silver coins in their hands, symbolizing prosperity and luck for the next 12 months.

The next morning, all obsolete pottery items are traditionally broken and new ones are used instead.

Bulgaria

In Vanga’s homeland, on the most important night of the year, the whole family should gather around a generously laid table, and the lights in all homes should be turned off for three minutes. Why is this being done? Since, according to the customs of the country, this is the time allotted for New Year's kisses (no one will know who kissed whom anyway).

Greece

The Greeks go to visit on New Year's Eve not with traditional bottles of wine or cake, but with large sizes a stone thrown at the threshold of a home with the following saying: “So that the owner’s wealth is as heavy as this stone.”

In the case when it was not possible to find a massive cobblestone, they use a small stone instead. Then the speech changes and sounds like this: “So that the thorn in the owner’s eye is as insignificant as this pebble.”

In conclusion

• We can conclude that the celebration of the New Year is customary to celebrate in almost all countries of the world.
• New Year's customs differ from each other, but their meaning remains common: letting go of the problems of the past and attracting happiness, luck and luck into your life.
• It doesn’t matter in which country in the world you will celebrate this New Year - the main thing is that you have a real New Year's mood and faith in the best!

Interested to know more about New Year's traditions? Then watch the following video:

It doesn’t matter what skin color you have, what eye shape you have, or what time zone you live in. The New Year unites all nations without exception. Only they celebrate it differently everywhere. In France it is very important to hug a barrel of wine, in Cuba it is to pour water out of the window, in Ireland they prepare three types of puddings, and in Bulgaria it is customary to kiss for three minutes with the lights off. Read about other features below!

Scotland

On New Year's Eve, ignited tar barrels roll through Scottish streets. This is how residents say goodbye to the old year and let in the new one. According to legend, if a dark-haired man with gifts is the first to enter the door in the New Year, then the family will have good luck throughout the coming year.

Italy

Hot Italians believe that the New Year should start “light”, freed from unnecessary things and unnecessary trash. So don’t be surprised when, while walking around the city, you see irons, old tables, chairs and other utensils flying from balconies.

Greece

On New Year's Eve people visit here with large and small stones, which they throw at the doorstep and make a speech charged with wealth and success. Instead of traditional socks, children leave their shoes near the fireplace, hoping that St. Basil will tamp them down with gifts.

China

New Year in China can be confused with Slavic holiday Ivan Kupala. On this day, the Chinese walk around in soaking wet clothes, and all because during New Year's greetings It is customary to douse yourself with water.

Labrador

Residents of Labrador store turnips from the summer harvest. For the holiday, a hole is made in it, lighted candles are placed inside and given to children. And every Christmas morning, merry songs are heard from the houses.

Holland

Dutch Santa Claus arrives in the country by ship, and the kids enthusiastically greet their hero on the pier. The generous gray-haired grandfather loves fun competitions, raffles and prizes, gives children marzipans, candy flowers and all kinds of toys.

Japan

For health and good luck, Japanese children celebrate the New Year wearing new clothes. In the first seconds of the holiday, you need to laugh, and the most popular New Year's accessory is a rake. They are more convenient for raking in happiness. For longevity and fidelity front door decorated with bamboo and pine branches.

Israel

New Year is a day of prayer. On the eve of the holiday, Israelis eat sweet foods and try not to eat bitter foods. Every meal does not pass without prayer, and on the first day of the new year, believers go to the water and say the Tashlikh prayer.

Hungary

In the first second of the New Year, it is customary to whistle through children's horns and straws. This helps drive away evil spirits from your home and promote happiness and prosperity.

Panama

Perhaps the loudest New Year. At midnight, all the bells here ring, sirens and cars honk. The Panamanians themselves are also not far behind - they shout from the heart and knock on everything they can get their hands on. It is believed that with such noise the residents appease the coming year.

Vietnam

New Year coincides with early spring. At this time, it is customary to give peach tree branches with swollen buds. On New Year's Eve, all grievances are forgiven, quarrels are forgotten. The Vietnamese used to believe that Santa Claus floats on the back of a carp. And even now, some of them buy live carp and then release it into the river.

Ecuador

To say goodbye to all the sad moments of the old year, Ecuadorians throw a glass of water into the street, with the fragments of which breaking everything bad. Residents wear underwear for the money year yellow shades, and for happiness in your personal life - red.