New Year’s wishes: how to find the right words
Here are some congratulations that you can use to wish your relatives and friends. These words will help you start a conversation, greet someone politely, or express your feelings:
- May your home be filled with comfort, love, and happiness throughout the year. I wish the new year brings many joyful and happy days.
- Happy New Year! May it be full of bright moments, good health, and the fulfillment of all your desires.
- Warm and sincere congratulations:
Happy New Year from the bottom of my heart! May your dreams come true, and may your life be filled with kindness and warmth. Let the old year take all troubles away, and the new one bring joy and luck. - I wish for less sadness and worry in the coming year, and more happiness and goodness, so that each day is successful and your heart is filled with warmth.
Poetic congratulations:
Let luck knock on your door this wonderful New Year, and may happiness enter with it. May all your wishes come true!
Happy New Year! May it be filled with magic, laughter, happiness, and warmth. Let the old year take all the grayness with it!
These heartfelt congratulations will help you convey your best wishes on this magical holiday.
New Year Traditions Around the World
Different countries have unique New Year traditions, reflecting their culture and customs. Here are some of the most popular ones:
Europe
- Scotland: New Year’s Eve, known as “Hogmanay,” is celebrated with the burning of tar barrels rolled through the streets, symbolizing the destruction of the old year. Another important tradition is “first footing,” where the first guest to enter the house brings good luck.
- Italy: On New Year’s Eve, Italians throw out old things from their windows to rid themselves of excess. The festive meal includes 12 dishes, symbolizing each month of the year, and champagne is popped at midnight.
- Spain: Spaniards eat 12 grapes in the last 12 seconds of the old year, one for each chime of the clock. This is believed to bring good luck for each month of the new year.
- Germany: In Germany, people gather with friends and family to drink champagne and set off fireworks at midnight. The noise is thought to drive away evil spirits.
Asia
- Japan: In Japan, homes are decorated with bamboo rakes, and people greet the New Year with loud laughter, believing it will bring joy for the year ahead.
- Vietnam: In Vietnam, it is important for elderly family members to be present at the New Year table, as their wisdom is thought to bring good fortune to everyone.
Latin America
- Cuba: In Cuba, people pour water into all vessels before the New Year and pour it over the threshold after midnight, symbolizing the cleansing of sins.
- Ecuador: On New Year’s Eve, Ecuadorians run around the house with a suitcase to attract luck and travel in the coming year.
See also: Belgian Camino de Santiago: pilgrim way to soul and peace
