Traditions of the New Year

Let's start with history of the New Year, namely from the times of Ancient Rus. Until the 15th century, the New Year was celebrated on March 1 in the Julian calendar. From the end of the XVth the new year began to be celebrated on September 1. But on January 1, the beginning of the new year was postponed only during the time of Peter I. It was during Peter I that there were the most reforms that related to the holidays, and he also introduced new traditions very actively. So, if Peter I did not take an example from European countries, then perhaps today we would celebrate the New Year without a Christmas tree.

But do not think that even today we do not havethere are all new traditions of celebrating the New Year. Many can afford to go to celebrate the New Year in other countries of Europe or Asia, and from there to bring some impressions and memories. And the next year you already want to meet the holiday, as it is done in another country. That's there are more and more new traditions of the New Year and we.

Chinese traditions of the New Year celebration also influenced our holiday. According to the Chinese calendar, symbol of each year is a certain animal. Naturally, on the eve of the New Year you have to pick up your outfit and make a New Year's menu: hot dishes, snacks, salads, drinks. All this is taken into account when preparing for the holiday.

But these were all certain trends from otherscountries. But after all, we also have our own certain New Year traditions and customs, which we should never forget. We should start preparing for the feast. The table for the New Year should be rich, so the housewives prepare plenty of food, so that everyoneenough. As decor on the New Year's table should be not only the branches of Christmas trees and toys, but also fruits, nuts, wheat and rice - these products symbolize prosperity.

There are also other traditions of the New Year, which relate not only to preparing for a meal, but also money. So that in the new year you do not have problems with money, on December 31 you must pay all the debts that you have left. To transfer payment of debts for January, 1st it is not necessary,otherwise you will be without money the whole year. There is another tradition, according to which it is impossible to borrow money before the New Year so that next year can not be spent in lack of money.

The New Year is a noisy and cheerful holiday, which is traditionally met with relatives. Even if you quarreled, before the holiday you have to make up. Invite your relatives to see youcould meet the New Year all together. By the way, in the old days there was a tradition of knotting the legs of the table, behind which will be celebrated by a rope. It was believed that this would help keep all family members together, that is, until next year no one will leave and there will be no sorrow and grief.

There is one more tradition, according to which New Year should be celebrated in all new. And there will be more updates, and the disease to you is notpierced. But old things are recommended to be thrown away, along with which your problems should also go. Also, before the New Year's Eve, throw out cracked or broken dishes from home. Everything that reminds you of the troubles of last year should also be discarded. Do the cleaning in the house, shine all the mirrors to the shine, sweep out all of the corners. Before the New Year, your house must be clean.

Without guessing for the New Year also does not do. Young girls and boys can find out how their life will develop next year, whether they will meet their halves. Mothers wonder whether everything will be okay with their children. And the old people want to know if they will live another year. But many just make a wish on New Year's Eve and believe that it will come true. Make a wish like this: under the battle of the chimes, you have to write on your piece of paper your desire, burn the paper, stir the ashes in a glass with champagne and drink it. It is believed that the desire thus conceived must necessarily be fulfilled.