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Following the tradition established by the New Year cards of Charles Chotek of Chotkow, the highest Burgrave of Bohemia (function roughly similar to a prime minister) between 1826 and 1843, Czechs and Slovaks continue to use the old French inscription pour féliciter, or "P.F.", together with the number of an upcoming year, standing for "wishing you all the happiness in the new year".
Whether it's to accomplish all those New Year's resolutions or just have a prosperous 2025, every culture has its New Year's traditions, but some might stand out more than others.
Tamales, corn dough stuffed with meat, cheese and other delicious additions and wrapped in a banana leaf or a corn husk, make appearances at pretty much every special occasion in Mexico.
Here, a list of fun and interesting New Year’s traditions from cultures around the world, many of which are believed to bring good luck. 22 New Year’s Eve Outfits to Wear Even If You’re Just ...
New Year's Eve celebration in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2004) Lunar New Year celebration with fireworks display at Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong 2012. The New Year is the time or day at which a new calendar year begins and the calendar's year count increments by one. Many cultures celebrate the event in some manner. [1]
Calennig ([kaˈlɛnɪɡ]) is a Welsh word meaning "New Year celebration/gift", although it literally translates to "the first day of the month", deriving from the Latin word kalends. The English word "calendar" also has its root in this word.
On New Year’s Eve, residents will cut apples in half and the shape inside denotes what one can expect in the coming year. For instance, while a star is good, a cross can foretell a future ...
Royal House of the Post Office clock tower, Puerta del Sol, Madrid The twelve grapes ready to be eaten. The Twelve Grapes [1] (Spanish: las doce uvas (de la suerte), lit. 'the twelve grapes (of luck)') is a Spanish tradition that consists of eating a grape with each of the twelve clock bell strikes at midnight of 31 December to welcome the New Year.