How is New Year celebrated in Europe?

New Year is a wonderful holiday loved by many. In Russia, it is considered a celebration, which is usually celebrated with the family. But why not go on a trip and celebrate the New Year in another country, while getting new impressions and getting acquainted with the traditions of another people? In this situation, it will be useful to find out how the New Year is celebrated in Europe.

New Year is a good time to get to know European countries... In each of them, New Year's holidays have their own characteristics. But in any case, whichever country is chosen, interesting entertainment, unforgettable impressions and just a good mood await everywhere.

The main holiday for Europeans is Christmas. Therefore, they especially prepare for it, buy gifts, gather the whole family at the festive table. On the eve, many go to church - this tradition has been preserved in many countries since ancient times. The older generation must tell the younger about this holy holiday. For many, this celebration is associated with light and good, with the comfort of the hearth. Europeans have the most pleasant memories of this day.

Since Christmas is the main holiday, the holidays in all European countries begin on December 25th. However, there are some differences. In some countries the weekend is longer, in others it is shorter.For example, in Germany they have a rest from December 25 to December 27, from December 31 to January 1 they celebrate the European New Year, and on January 2 they already go to work.

In England, the same holidays are celebrated, but the holidays last until January 4th. But in Italy and Spain, the holidays continue until January 6. The main dates for the Catholic Church are Christmas and Epiphany.

In every country, the holidays are celebrated on a grand scale.

• Italy... A Catholic country with centuries-old traditions will give you an unforgettable Christmas. New Year is celebrated with a festive dinner with music, dancing, fireworks. On New Year's Eve, you just need to throw some old thing out the window and put on red underwear to attract good luck - such are the traditions.
• Germany... The New Year tree will surprise and delight, as well as Christmas markets, where you can take a leisurely stroll, looking at the goods, sipping warming mulled wine in between times. There is an opportunity in this country to go to a ski resort and celebrate the New Year there.
• Switzerland... All the same trees, fireworks, festivities in the squares, Christmas markets. And also here you can meet Santa Claus walking with children, a large sleigh pulled by horses. Everything is like in the fairy tale "The Snow Queen". The ski resorts are sure to leave a lasting impression.
• Portugal... According to the old tradition, on New Year's Eve, you can meet groups of people who sing, play different instruments. For this, passers-by give them sweets. Very similar to our carols. And in this country, they collect from wooden sculptures the largest exposition in Europe, telling about the birth of Jesus.
• France... Christmas is celebrated in the family circle, and the New Year itself goes to celebrate restaurants, nightclubs, cafes. But you can celebrate the holiday in a more original way - go on a fascinating journey along the Seine, watch the torchlight procession, and at midnight take part in the grape harvest.
• Spain... The most important for children is Three Kings Day, when children receive the desired gifts. On New Year's Eve, it is customary to rejoice, have fun, and with the chimes, it is imperative to eat 12 grapes of different varieties - then happiness is guaranteed for the whole year.

New Year's Eve is not complete without delicious dishes, and each country has its own favorites.

• In England a turkey stuffed with vegetables is served. Of course, there is also a traditional plum pudding.
• In France cook turkey with chestnuts, bake beans. On the table, among other things, there are truffles and foie gras.
• Italy famous for its treats. These are, as a rule, all kinds of pastries. There will be pork and, of course, fish and seafood on the table.
• In Spain also not without seafood, turkey and lamb ribs, sweets and grapes. And the central decoration of the table will be a baked piglet.
• In Germany carp will decorate the New Year's table, all kinds of sausages will take their place. There will definitely be pies, fruits and nuts.

Traveling to Europe for the New Year will be an unforgettable gift for a child, as the atmosphere itself is conducive to magic. In all countries, streets sparkle with festive decorations, and Christmas markets are a vivid experience.

• In the Czech Republic, where there is no shortage of snow in winter, it will turn out to plunge into a real fairy tale. Children will be delighted with candies and gingerbread, which are abundant at fairs. Children will not be left indifferent either by the street theater or by all kinds of masters of applied art who will help to make some kind of New Year's toy. But the main attraction is the huge Christmas tree.

• In Germany you can enjoy the fairground atmosphere in almost every city. And the brightest and most lasting fireworks will certainly delight every child. It takes place in the Brandenburg Gate area.It is here that many families gather to celebrate the New Year. In the same place there is a huge beautiful Christmas tree.

• The child will never forget the New Year spent Finland. Clean air, snowy mountains and forests are great for winter fun. You can rent a cottage in one of the ski resorts and go skiing and sledging. It is worth showing children the village of Santa Claus by going there in a reindeer sleigh. Such rides will become unforgettable not only for children, but also for adults.

• If you happen to visit for the New Year France, then the best places for recreation for children will be amusement parks and amusement parks - Disneyland, Futuroscope, Pew Du Foo, Asterix. Beautiful Christmas trees and lavish Christmas markets abound here too.

• Holidays for children in Denmark... Wonderful parks "Legoland", "Bakken", "Tivoli" are able to make the dream of any child come true. You can visit the Hans Christian Andersen Museum - such a trip will allow you to plunge into the magical world of the great storyteller.

Each country has its own traditions, but one of them, common to all Europeans, is to generously decorate streets, houses, squares, using all kinds of decor. The main symbols of the holiday - New Year's trees - are installed in squares where people have fun all the holidays. Not a single New Year's Eve is complete without fireworks.

All traditions are aimed at becoming even happier in the new year. For this, they come up with all sorts of tricks.

• In France the whole family burns a Christmas log so that happiness comes to the house.
• In England deri are opened in all houses to let in the New Year. Lovers give each other kisses under the mistletoe so that they can be together next year.
• In italy it is better not to walk under the windows - everyone considers it their duty to have time to throw away the old thing before midnight.
• In Spain before the chimes strike, you need to have time to eat 12 grapes so that you do not need anything all year.
• In Germany before midnight climb onto chairs and jump from them. In this way, they "jump" into the New Year.

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