New year – is the most favorite holiday of many of us. That only is the holiday rush! Select and beautifully wrap gifts for relatives and friends, buy a new outfit, decorate the Christmas tree and paint a delicious and unusual menu. And as this holiday is waiting for the kids! And no wonder – new year's eve Santa Claus and his assistants, headed by the Maiden obedient kids lay under the tree coveted gifts.
And of course, no preparations for the magical night goes by without any innovations. Someone in the rage decorates the Christmas tree, is anybody having a theme party, and someone conjures in the kitchen, inventing a culinary masterpiece. And despite the fact that the traditional gatherings in front of the TV and a bowl of Olivier is still respected in many families, each of us wants to bring this celebration of something new that will make Christmas night special and unique. Unusual and interesting ideas of celebrating the New year you will find in this article.
According to scientists, the custom of celebrating New year originated in Ancient Mesopotamia in 3000 BC – and it's almost 25 centuries ago! However, the ancient people of the year lasted 10 months and the beginning of a new otmechalos the end of March, when the river overflowed and began a new agricultural period. New year celebration lasted for 12 days, and these days people are strictly forbidden to work. In addition, everything was allowed, slaves became masters and Vice versa. On the court, punishment and executions during the holidays imposed a strict taboo – it was a period of a kind of anarchic permissiveness.
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New year Celebration on January 1, and more precisely in the night from 31.12 to 1.01, in our time is quite normal, and few people know that this tradition appeared thanks to the Emperor Gaius Julius Caesar. It was he who in 46 BC increased the annual cycle from 10 to 12 months by adding January and February, and signed a decree stating that the year begins on 1 January. On this day, the inhabitants of the Roman Empire would bring gifts and sacrifices two-faced God Janus-the patron Saint of inputs and outputs, as well as beginning or end. Over time, the Julian calendar began to be used in all corners of the globe, and the New year celebration was carried out in accordance with it.
Up until the Julian calendar did not appear in Russia, the year of the Russian people began in March, and the holiday itself was referred to as “First day in the year”. It was not until 1492, when a deeply religious Christian, the great king John the Third, with the assistance of the Moscow Cathedral, has signed a decree appointing the first day of the annual cycle on 1 September. On this day it was customary to pay tribute, to collect fees and dues. New year, the celebration of which was accompanied by monetary patrami for ordinary people, yet, despite this bad moment, was loved by many of them. It is only in this the only day of the year, any commoner could be in the Kremlin before the king's eyes the king, and to seek to have justice and mercy.
A decree on the celebration of the New year on 1 January in 1700, signed by the great innovator - the Emperor Peter the great. He introduced the Julian calendar, which was already used in Europe.
In Addition, the Emperor ordered to mark the beginning of a new annual cycle for the week and checked personally observe whether the subjects of his decree. So the Russian Empire came the familiar New year. The tradition of celebrating Peter the Great “assembled” all in the same Europe: thanks to him, this holiday has become what we know it to this day.
By decree of Peter the Great doors of all the houses within 7 days were open to any guest, be it a simple laborer or Lord. In all yards and on the streets nightly burned bonfires, and the Windows of the houses fun flashing lights lit bowls of oil. Then there was the tradition to put a Christmas tree which was decorated with all heart desires: nuts, candy, homemade toys and apples. That was such a fun celebration. New year in Russia quickly became the favorite holiday of all people.
By the way, Peter the great approved and new year's fireworks, signing a decree to hold a large fireworks display on red square, and ordered him to shoot three times to everyone who has a gun or rifle. Since then, it took more than 300 years, but in the night from 31 December to 1 January we continue to celebrate the New year. The tradition of celebrating and festivities, fireworks, richly Laden tables and gifts-all these innovations of Peter the Great still alive.
Without bringing in a family where there are kids, not do any New year? Celebration for kids begins with the gifts that they brought personally or quietly left under the Christmas tree good Santa Claus. Do you know who is he and where is he from?
They Say the prototype of Santa Claus was a very real person who lived in the 4th century. His name was Nicholas, and besides the fact that he had a kind soul and warm heart, he was the Archbishop. According to the legend, this Holy man helped the poor people, throwing in their Windows nodules of gold, and if the family were children – besides the gold in the bundle werecarved wooden toys and homemade sweets. Compassionate after Nicholas ascended to heaven, he was canonized and declared a Saint. St. Nicholas day (Day of St. Nicholas) began to celebrate on December 19, and the good tradition was continued admirers of the Saint. In connection with the change of calendars the dates mixed up, and the custom of giving children sweets and gifts moved for the New year. The appearance of Santa Claus took on a new part for centuries. The familiar image of the good man, without which no cost, no New year's celebration, acquired in 1860.
New year – is not only beloved joyous occasion, but also very troublesome. On the eve of new year's eve need to solve a lot of questions: to finish the important work to come up with new year's eve menu, buy gifts, go to the hairdresser, buy a new outfit. But the main question: how, where and with whom to spend New year? The script of celebration can be different and vary depending on what experience want to get. After all, couples with children will approach one, and unmarried young men and unmarried girls – is quite another. Here are some ideas through which the celebration of the New year will be happy and memorable!
Say at once: for kids New year celebration in the restaurant would be too tedious: they will sulk and cry, and parents – to get irritated and nervous. In the end, the party will be hopelessly flawed. So to celebrate the New year in the restaurant is better without children.
If you decide to spend a magical night in the restaurant, the algorithm of your actions should be as follows:
New year Celebration in a rented apartment – a favorite practice of young people. And no wonder: the budget of the majority of them will not stand the test of a restaurant, and to celebrate the holiday with their parents are already interested. Main – to develop a plan and strictly to follow it:
To Celebrate the New year in a new place – it's unusual and very fun. And a country house, especially if it is in the woods – the perfect solution for both couples with children and teenagers.
Fresh air, white fluffy snow, clear stars and loved ones close-it is truly fabulous! Unlike metropolis, where the snow turns to gray mush, outside the city, you can ride on sleds and skis, sculpt funny snowmen noses-carrots and play in the snow. New year's eve menu can be as elegant and the simplest. What could be better than a hot mulled wine and barbecue, roasted on the grill in the quiet of the winter forest? By the way, the Christmas tree can be dressed up in the woods – the main thing is to grab a toy. But if, instead of the traditional balls of plastic to hang on the Christmas tree paw corn on the cob, apples, nuts and cookies – it is possible to become a real Santa Claus for squirrels and other forest inhabitants. So, to memorable to celebrate the New year in a country house, you need to:
To Celebrate the New year at home – a tradition beloved by many. This is a great opportunityretreating from the hustle and bustle and spend time with family. Indeed, in a whirlwind of events these moments are so few! To celebrate the beginning of the year home – it's not only comfortable, but also fun! For example, it is possible to prepare such dishes, which are usually in your family are not prepared to invent a new family tradition, to decorate the house with toys made with their hands, paint Windows Christmas patterns.
You Can invite guests of their parents, grandparents, and close friends. If you have Pets-don't want to miss their attention to cats and dogs, you can tie festive ribbons and bells, aquarium stick snowflakes, and a cage with a parrot or a rodent to hang a couple of bells. Here are some tips for the New year celebrations in the native land:
If you are invited to visit – you should think about etiquette. To come in place empty-handed – bad. Let's not forget about courtesy and good manners, especially on new years eve! So, if you get invited, you should consider the following details:
New year, you can celebrate not only in the party, at home, in the restaurant or in the forest, but also in the sauna. The main condition-not to use too much alcohol, as hot steam is dangerous to health. This option is ideal for people without children, as well as a bachelorette party or male company. The most difficult – to find a free sauna. Everything else – only on your preferences. Food you can cook for yourself, order in a restaurant or buy prepared foods in the supermarket. As Christmas trees can be delivered in a vase and hung with garlands of birch twigs. Champagne you can drink from beer mugs, and the menu might consist of sushi, rolls and sashimi. The most simple – Christmas costume: snow-white sheets.
By and large absolutely not so important where you celebrate the New year. The most important thing - so close to you was those you love and who you loved. This is the best that can be the most magical night of the year. The rest is just scenery.
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