New Year's Eve has always been surrounded by traditions and ceremonies. Many of them originate in the depths of centuries, others are a tribute to modern fashion. Be that as it may, New Year's traditions are always interesting and create a festive atmosphere. That is why we bring to your attention Top 10 most unusual New Year traditions from around the world.
10. New Year in Bulgaria
Bulgarian children receive cornelian sticks from their parents on the eve of the holiday. On the first of January, the children are accompanied by a light slap with a wand. By the way, the Bulgarians are considered a good sign if someone sneezes at the New Year's table.
9. New Year in the UK
Amazing is the old British tradition of distributing New Year's gifts - by lot. A lot of boxes are put in front of the tree in advance, and then the best New Year's gifts are drawn among all family members.
8. New Year in Japan
Around the 20th of December, the Japanese celebrate "seeing off last year" - Bonenkai. And I do it in the company of the labor collective, since respect for the collective in the blood of every Japanese.
7. New Year in Scotland
The Scots invited to the New Year holidays bring with them a glass of wine, a piece of coal and a slice of cake. Such gifts promise to provide the house with drink, warmth and food for the whole year. And on the eve of each New Year, a lit tarred barrel is rolled through the streets of Scottish cities, the ceremony symbolizes the “burning” of the old year.
6. New Year in Spain
During the midnight clock fight on New Year's Eve, every Spaniard hurries to eat 12 grapes, each of which symbolizes one of the months of the coming year. If you have time and eat the whole dozen, then your cherished desire will certainly be fulfilled. This unusual New Year's tradition was adopted by many South American countries - former colonies of Spain.
5. New Year in Greece
At midnight, the head of the Greek family should go out into the courtyard and smash the pomegranate fruit against the wall. In the new year, the family will certainly live happily if pomegranate seeds fly around the yard.
4. New Year in Norway
Little Norwegians bring New Year's gifts to the goat. For bait for the night, children put dry oats in their shoes, and in the morning they find treasured gifts in shoes and shoes.
3. New Year in India
It is believed that for happiness, wealth and good luck in the New Year on a festive night it is necessary to eat several leaves of a tree. The trouble is that the magical leaves taste terribly bitter.
2. New Year in Italy
An unusual New Year's custom to throw old things out of windows is gradually becoming a thing of the past. But the Italians' love for the local Santa Claus - Babbo Natale in a red coat does not fade. Therefore, men on New Year's Eve certainly put on something red, even if it will be underwear or socks.
1. New Year in Hungary
Hungarians on New Year's Eve burn scarecrows of the so-called scapegoat. Burning scarecrow is worn in the streets, thereby saving everyone from the troubles of the outgoing year. By the way, Hungarians never serve a bird on a New Year's table.
