Thanks to the popular series, television viewers can not only have a good time and have fun in the company of their favorite characters, but also get to know the traditions of different countries celebrating holidays and rituals of welcoming the New Year.
The usual January 1st for us was made the beginning of the New Year by the Roman emperor Julius Caesar (100 BC – 44 BC) in 46 BC. It should be noted that the Romans originally celebrated the New Year on March 1, while other peoples celebrated it on the winter or summer solstice. It is known that mankind has been celebrating the coming of the New Year for at least 4,000 years, as records of New Year celebrations in ancient Babylon are that old.
In 1752, England and its American colonies officially adopted January 1 as the New Year’s date. Many people around the world celebrate the New Year on January 1, but in China and other Asian countries, the New Year begins almost a month and a half later, for example, the year 2024 will be welcomed on February 10 according to the Chinese tradition and lunar calendar.
Wishing you a happy and joyful year 2024, we invite you to get acquainted with the traditions of welcoming the New Year in the United States, France and Turkey, where the life stories of the characters of the popular series take place!
Turkey: red clothes, pomegranates and lottery tickets
In sunny Turkey, where the events of the romantic series “Love in the Air” takes place, the New Year has been celebrated on January 1 since 1935, when this date became an official holiday. Holidays are usually celebrated according to European traditions: with a decorated Christmas tree, gifts and a richly laid table, however, there are also special traditions unique to the inhabitants of this country.
In Turkey, the pomegranate has always been a symbol of prosperity and abundance, and many homes are decorated with this fruit. It should be noted that at the same time a pomegranate (or a decoration with it) is also an ideal holiday gift for Turks.
One of the most interesting traditions associated with New Year’s Eve in Turkey is smashing a pomegranate in front of the house for good luck in the coming year. It should be noted that Turkish people also sprinkle salt on the doorstep to attract good luck.
Another ritual in Turkey when the clock strikes midnight is to open the door and open the water taps. It symbolizes both opening to abundance and promises good luck in the New Year.
Meanwhile, girls who want to meet their other half in the New Year dress in red clothes or at least use a red accessory to create their festive image.
Shortly before the beginning of the New Year in Turkey, the national lottery or “Milli Piyango” draw takes place, in which almost every citizen of the country who can afford a ticket participates. Everyone hopes to win millions and some do!
France: Champagne, foie gras and kisses at midnight
France, where the charming investigator Candace Renoir from the series named after her “lives”, is famous for its culinary traditions and, of course, its wines. Usually “la fête de Saint Sylvestre” or Saint Sylvester’s celebration starts with a glass of champagne and foie gras or foie gras pâté.
Traditionally, the French holiday table should have 15 festive dishes, but for many, eight is enough. The holiday menu often includes delicacies such as snails, oysters, smoked salmon, various cheeses, game, lobster and caviar.
Unlike Christmas, which the French welcome with family, they often celebrate the arrival of the New Year in restaurants with live music. At midnight, it is mandatory to kiss as many people as possible and wish “a Bonne Année” or Happy New Year.
A New Year’s tradition in France is to give gifts or tips to people whose services are used regularly throughout the year, such as cleaners, babysitters and apartment building concierges.
People of all ages in France also celebrate New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day by swimming in freezing cold water. One of the most popular beaches where “seals” gather every year is Malo-les-Bains in Dunkirk.
Every New Year’s Eve, the president’s address to the French people, known as “les voeux présidentiels,” or the president’s wishes, is broadcast on national television. The president uses this speech to reflect on the past year and to express his hopes for the coming year.
It is broadcast from the Elysee Palace, the official residence of the French President. This tradition was started by Charles de Gaulle (1890-1970) in 1960, and again this year the head of state Emmanuel Macron will address his compatriots before the New Year.
America: Fireworks, beans on the table and doors opening
In the homeland of Richard Castle, Meredith Gray and many other beloved series characters, the United States welcomes the New Year loudly – with fireworks in the central squares of the cities. The most famous of them is, of course, Times Square in New York.
For the first time, a large New Year celebration took place here in 1907, and since then millions of Americans and tourists from all over the world welcome the coming year right there every year.
The climax of the evening is the descent of the huge and almost 5.5 ton crystal ball. It is accompanied by a countdown until midnight. Before and after this event, you can watch the performances of popular singers on the square and the fun is in full swing.
From the Old World, together with immigrants, the tradition of kissing at midnight came to America in order not to spend the next year alone. Another tradition on New Year’s Eve is to put specially prepared beans on the table. In order for the next year to be financially successful, cabbage must also be prepared.
It is also believed that on the first day of the year one should not work under any circumstances, as it will bring bad luck. On New Year’s Eve, the door must be opened to let the “old” year out and let in the new.
Channels FOX and “Fox Life” wish you a successful New Year and invite you to spend evenings in front of the screens with favorite characters – Candice Renoir, Richard Castle, Serkan Bolat, as well as the good doctors from the medical series “Grey’s Anatomy” and “The Resident” and, of course, to the brave rescuers from “Fire Station 19” and “Chicago on Fire”!
2023-12-30 06:15:00
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