It would seem that even the smallest child will give an answer to such a simple question. But it should be forgotten that many Western and Eastern traditions have appeared in our life that confuse the calendar. Surprisingly, some countries believe that New Year's Eve is December 25th. Moreover, not all foreigners, of whom there are many in our country, know what date the New Year is. Some celebrate the onset of the Chinese New Year.
The long-awaited first of January
In most countries, including the New Year, is celebrated on the night of December 31 to January 1. Of course, looking at the weekend schedule, you might think that we celebrate this holiday for two weeks. On New Year's Eve, they light a decorated Christmas tree, drink champagne, give gif.webpts, call out fireworks, make wishes. Many New Year's traditions are embodied at once in one night, giving joyful emotions and excellent mood.
When is the old New Year?
It is better for foreigners not to translate this phrase :) The fact is that during the Revolution a different calendar was introduced, differing from the current one by 14 days. Consequently, earlier the New Year came at night from 13 to 14 January. Although a whole century has passed, our people still celebrate this day, even if not on such a scale as on January 1. On this day, fortune-telling is done on dumplings and Christmas carols and festive feasts are arranged. After this day, it is considered that the holidays are over and you can go to work.
New Year according to the Chinese calendar
For twenty years, oriental traditions have captured many areas of our life. In the office and at home, many have different Feng Shui symbols, as well as arrange furniture and entire rooms in accordance with this art. As for the New Year, according to the Chinese calendar, this or that animal becomes the patron of the year on this day: a dragon, a snake, a dog, a horse, a goat, etc.
Astrologers tell us what date the New Year begins on the Chinese calendar. Typically, the date for the Chinese New Year is between late January and mid-March. But as early as January 1, according to tradition, they put dishes on the table that will please the owner of the year. In addition, many people dress in outfits of certain colors and decorate the house with the appropriate color scheme. All this in order to win over the symbol of the year, which will bring good luck, luck, good health and happiness.
New Year in different countries of the world
Thai Holiday - April 13, 2022
On this day, people are doused with water to cleanse themselves of sins and bad energy. Figurines of the Buddha are displayed everywhere. The symbol of the holiday is water (sometimes with ice).
Jewish New Year
Israel celebrates four New Years. This tradition is associated with Jewish beliefs.
- April 9 is the first New Year. This is the official date of the reign of kings. It is not publicly celebrated.
- September 4 - Traditionally tithe is given for the Temple.
- January 25 - food and fruit are distributed to the poor, tithes to the church.
- October 2-4 is the main New Year. From this date the chronology is being kept. On this day, festivities are arranged, gif.webpts are given, and they wish good and prosperity.
Vietnam
February 9, 2022. The holiday is called Tet. The Vietnamese decorate their houses with flowering trees (apricot, peach, tangerine). They give gif.webpts, arrange fireworks, walk until the morning.
Buddhist
February 9th. Determined by the lunar calendar. Traditionally, spring comes from this moment. The new year itself comes to earth according to Buddhist beliefs at dawn.
Slavic
On March 22, the ancient Slavs greeted the New Year. This holiday corresponded to the New Year. Noisy festivities of the farewell to winter were held with the lighting of large bonfires and rich tables.
In the USA, England, Australia, the New Year is celebrated from December 31 to January 1, as in modern Russia.
Muslim new year
2 October. The holiday is called: the night of the Hijare. During this period, they fast and pray. It is forbidden to fight or think of revenge. The first ten days are good for various undertakings.
The story doesn't end there …
For the Celts, for example, the New Year symbolized the onset of cold weather and harvesting. This holiday falls on the last day of October. Many people recognized it as the famous Halloween.
In ancient times, there was another calendar that has survived to this day. This is the Avestan calendar that predates the time of the great prophet Zarathushtra. In it, as in our calendar, 12 months, only they are called differently, but correspond to the astrological signs of the zodiac (Aries, Scorpio, Capricorn, etc.). According to the Avestan calendar, the New Year begins after March 21. Many astrologers give information according to the Avestan horoscope.
In general, it is not so important when to celebrate, the main thing is to remember that the coming year is always new opportunities, beginnings and achievements that any of us can do. And you can make wishes even all of January.
