π New Years Eve
New Year is a favorite family holiday, which marks the change of the year and is celebrated in most countries of the world on the π Night from π December 31 to βοΈ January 1.
Interesting Facts:
- In Babylon, the holiday was celebrated on π· March 20, the day of the vernal equinox, in honor of the god Marduk, who was the patron saint of the city. Then this tradition was adopted by other countries of the ancient world.
- A π Christmas tree emoji was originally part of the non-standardized set of emojis that were introduced by Japanese operators, but in 2010 it was approved in Unicode.
- On January 29, 2020, a π§βπ Gender Neutral Santa Claus emoji was added to the 13.0 emoji version with 5 different skin color options.
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1. π New Yearβs celebration history
The first mention of New Yearβs celebration dates back to the third millennium BC.
In ancient Greece, the holiday was celebrated in honor of Dionysus, the god of π· Wine, on π June 22, the day of the summer solstice. And in ancient Egypt, the change of the year was celebrated from π July to π¦ September, since during this period the sacred Nile River flooded and this meant the beginning of a new agricultural season.
In 46 BC, Julius Caesar created and implemented the first π
Calendar, where New Year started on βοΈ January 1. Since then, all countries of the Roman Empire had celebrated the holiday according to the Julian calendar.
Interesting fact: The Old New Year is an unofficial holiday that appeared as a result of a discrepancy between the Julian and Gregorian calendars. It is mainly celebrated in the countries of eastern Europe.
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Tap / click to copy & paste2. Traditions and symbols of π New Yearβs celebration
The main symbol of this holiday is a π² Fur tree, elegantly decorated with β¨ Garlands and Christmas decorations. Also in many countries of the world, it is customary to 𧨠Launch π Fireworks at midnight.
Each country in the world has its own special traditions and symbols of New Year.
For example, in Great Britain πΏ Mistletoe and holly branches are considered symbols of the holiday. And in Germany, it is customary to treat guests with Krapfen π© Donuts on this day.
In Japan, it is customary to visit the βͺ Temple, where the π Bell is rung 108 times. It is believed that it is the way for everything bad to go away that shouldnβt get into New Year.
In Russia, π
Grandfather Frost comes on New Yearβs π Night, who leaves obedient children π Gifts under π the Christmas tree.
And in Italy, according to tradition, after Babbo Natale, the local Santa Claus, Befana comes. This is a little π§ββοΈ Old witch who gives obedient children π¬ Chocolates and fills a stocking with black coals for naughty children.
Interesting fact: New Year is celebrated on π· March 21st in Iran. A few weeks before the holiday, locals plant wheat grains in small pots as a symbol of the beginning of spring and New Year.
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3. Traditional treats on π New Year
As well as at Christmas, it is customary to cook meat treats in many countries of the world: π¦ Turkey, goose, or duck. But each country differs with its national popular treats for New Year.
For example, in Argentina, the must-have treat is beans, while in Austria, it is a roast suckling π Pig and fudge or marzipan π· Pigs.
In Japan, the holiday is always celebrated with π₯‘ Toshikoshi soba noodles, π¦ Shrimps, π₯ Rice cakes, and herring caviar (kazunoko).
And in Iceland, the main dish on this day is considered to be Yule food, which is a roasted lamb leg; it is traditionally placed in the middle of the festive table.