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Celebration of the New Year in different countries of the world Completed by: Knyazeva Nastya, student of grade 1D Supervisor: Voronina T.I. Balakovo MOU "Secondary school No. 20"

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New Year is the most favorite holiday of children. Every child is waiting for some kind of gifts. In every family, children decorate the rooms with great joy, prepare New Year's cards, write letters to Santa Claus, decorate the Christmas tree and wait for an extraordinary miracle, and suddenly at that moment the door of the room will open and on the threshold - Santa Claus and the Snow Maiden. This is how the New Year is celebrated in Russia. Russia Ded Moroz and Snegurochka

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In Russia, the New Year tree was introduced by Peter 1. On January 1, 1700, he ordered that all houses be decorated with spruce (juniper or pine) branches according to the samples exhibited in Gostiny Dvor. We have a tree. And in Vietnam, it is replaced by peach branches. In Japan, bamboo and plum branches are attached to pine branches.

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China. You need to pour water while you are congratulated In China, the New Year tradition of bathing the Buddha has been preserved. On this day, all Buddha statues in temples and monasteries are respectfully washed in pure water from mountain springs. And the people themselves pour water at the moment when others pronounce New Year's wishes of happiness to them. Therefore, on this festive day, everyone walks the streets in soaking wet clothes. On New Year's Eve, red prevails everywhere - the color of the sun, the color of joy.

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Greece. Guests carry stones - large and small In Greece, guests take with them a large stone, which they throw at the threshold, saying the words: "Let the wealth of the owner be heavy, like this stone." And if they don’t get a big stone, they throw a small pebble with the words: “Let the thorn in the owner’s eye be as small as this stone.” New Year is the day of St. Basil, who was known for his kindness. Greek children leave their shoes by the fireplace in the hope that Saint Basil will fill the shoes with gifts.

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Cuba. Water is poured out of the windows Cubans on New Year's Eve fill all the dishes that are in the house with water, and at midnight they begin to pour it out of the windows. So all the inhabitants of the island of Freedom wish the New Year a bright and clean, like water, path. In the meantime, while the clock strikes 12 strokes, you need to eat 12 grapes, and then goodness, harmony, prosperity and peace will accompany you for all twelve months. Children's New Year's holiday in Cuba is called the Day of the Kings. The Cuban New Year is similar to ours, only here instead of a Christmas tree they decorate araucaria - a local coniferous plant

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Italy. In the New Year, irons and old chairs fly out of the windows Italian Santa Claus - Babbo Natale. In Italy, it is believed that the New Year must begin, freed from everything old. Therefore, on New Year's Eve, it is customary to throw old things out of the windows. The Italians really like this custom, and they fulfill it with their passion, characteristic of the southerners: old irons, chairs and other rubbish fly through the window. According to signs, the vacant place will certainly be occupied by new things. In Italy, the New Year begins on January 6th.

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Germany. Santa Claus comes to the Germans on a donkey In Germany, it is believed that Santa Claus appears on a donkey on New Year's Eve. Before going to bed, the children put a plate on the table for gifts that Santa Claus will bring them, and they put hay in their shoes - a treat for his donkey. The custom of bringing a Christmas tree home and decorating it originated in the 16th century in Germany. Since then, on New Year's Eve, a Christmas tree is installed in every house.

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France. Baked in gingerbread bean French Santa Claus - Pere Noel - comes on New Year's Eve and leaves gifts in children's shoes. The one who gets the bean baked in the New Year's cake receives the title of "bean king" and on a festive night everyone obeys his orders.

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Finland - Homeland of Santa Claus Finnish Santa Claus, who is considered the most real in the world, is actually called quite funny - Joulupukki. This is translated, oddly enough - the Christmas Goat. There is nothing offensive in the second part of the name, just many years ago Santa Claus did not wear a fur coat, but a goat skin and also delivered gifts on a goat. On New Year's Eve, having overcome a long road from Lapland, Santa Claus comes to the house, leaving a large basket with gifts for the delight of the children.

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Panama The loudest New Year In Panama at midnight, when the New Year is just beginning, all the bells ring, sirens howl, cars honk. The Panamanians themselves - both children and adults - at this time shout loudly and knock on everything that falls into their hands. And all this noise in order to "appease" the year that is coming.

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India. New Year - a festival of lights In different parts of India, the New Year is celebrated at different times of the year. At the beginning of summer is Lori's holiday. Children collect dry branches, straw, old things from the house in advance. In the evening, large bonfires are kindled, around which they dance and sing. And when autumn comes, they celebrate Diwali - the festival of lights. On the roofs of houses, on the windowsills, thousands of lamps are placed and lit on a festive night. The girls launch small boats on the water, on which the lights are also burning.

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America Greeting Card Record Holder America breaks all records for greeting cards and New Year's gifts every year. On Christmas night, groups of boys and girls with lanterns in their hands carry a large cardboard star decorated with pieces of colored paper from house to house. Children sing cheerful songs, and residents offer them refreshing drinks and sweets.

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Japan. The best gift is a rake to rake in happiness The most popular New Year's accessory is a rake. Every Japanese believes that it is necessary to have them so that for the New Year there is something to rake in happiness. In the first seconds of the New Year, you should laugh - this should bring good luck. In the morning, when the New Year comes into its own, the Japanese go out of their houses to the street - to meet the sunrise. With the first rays, they congratulate each other and give gifts.

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England The tradition of "letting in the New Year" In the British Isles, the custom of "letting in the New Year" is widespread. When the clock strikes 12, the back door of the house is opened to let out the Old Year, and with the last stroke of the clock, the front door is opened to let in the New Year. All New Year's Eve, street vendors sell toys, whistles, tweeters, masks, balloons. In England, a custom arose to exchange greeting cards for the New Year.

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Santa Claus In the USA, Canada, Great Britain and Western Europe, Santa Claus is called Santa Claus. He is dressed in a red jacket trimmed with white fur and red trousers. On the head is a red cap. Santa Claus smokes a pipe, travels through the air on reindeer and enters the house through a pipe. Children leave milk and cookies for him under the tree.

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Hungary You need to whistle for the New Year In Hungary, in the "fateful" first second of the New Year, they prefer to whistle - moreover, using not fingers, but children's pipes, horns, whistles. It is believed that it is they who drive away evil spirits from the dwelling and call for joy and prosperity.
I wonder how they celebrate the New Year in different countries of the world.

It was in England that the custom arose to exchange greeting cards for the New Year. The first New Year's card was printed in London in 1843. On New Year's Eve, performances based on the plots of English fairy tales are played on the central streets. Exactly at midnight, the British go out into the courtyard and launch festive rockets. But unlike Russia, the British are surrounded not by white snowdrifts, but by neatly trimmed lawns. Santa Claus delivers gifts to children. Children write a list of what they would like to receive in advance. The letter is thrown into the fireplace so that the smoke from the chimney will deliver the wish list to Santa Claus.
In Bulgaria, they traditionally celebrate the New Year at home. Before the start of the holiday, the youngest in the house stands near the Christmas tree and sings carols to the guests. In gratitude, kind uncles and aunts give him gifts. The most interesting begins with the 12th strike of the clock. At this time, the lights go out for a moment in the houses for New Year's kisses. Only after that, the hostess begins to cut the cake with surprises baked in it. If you got a coin - wait for wealth, a branch of a rose - love.
In Brazil, the coming year is celebrated with cannon shots. Hearing them, people start hugging. The streets of Brazilian cities are festively decorated for the New Year, small bells are hung on lampposts.
In Vietnam, the New Year is celebrated according to the lunar calendar, between January 21 and February 19, when early spring comes here. At the festive table - bouquets of flowers. On New Year's Eve, it is customary to give each other branches of a peach tree with swollen buds. With the onset of dusk, the Vietnamese make fires in parks, gardens or on the streets, several families gather around the fires. Special delicacies from rice are prepared on coals. Children look forward to midnight when they can start firing small homemade firecrackers.
The custom of decorating the Christmas tree was born in Germany. As soon as the clock begins to strike midnight, people jump on chairs, tables, armchairs, and with the last blow, together, with joyful greetings, jump into the New Year. In Germany, it is believed that Santa Claus appears on a donkey on New Year's Eve. Before going to bed, the children put a plate on the table for gifts that Santa Claus will bring them, and they put hay in their shoes - a treat for his donkey.
In different parts of India, the New Year is celebrated at different times of the year. At the beginning of summer is Lori's holiday. Children collect dry branches, straw, old things from the house in advance. In the evening, large bonfires are kindled, around which they dance and sing.
And when autumn comes, they celebrate Diwali - the festival of lights. On the roofs of houses, on the windowsills, thousands of lamps are placed and lit on a festive night. The girls float small boats on the water,
which are also lit up. The inhabitants of northern India adorn themselves with flowers of pink, red, purple or white hues. In southern India, mothers place sweets, flowers and small gifts on a special tray. On the morning of the new year, children wait with their eyes closed until they are led to the tray. Only then do they receive their gifts.
New Year in Spain is a public holiday. After all, it is on this night that lovers of ritual rites and traditions rush to the central square to the huge Christmas tree to feast on grapes. During the fight of the clock, each of the thousand gathered at the Christmas tree tries to eat 12 grapes. Each grape symbolizes one of the coming months, and having time to eat all 12 is a "guaranteed" fulfillment of a cherished desire. This fun tradition extends to those who celebrate the New Year at home. Grapes are placed on each plate.
In Italy, the New Year begins on January 6th. According to popular beliefs, on this night, the good Fairy Befana arrives on a magic broomstick. She looks exactly like our Baba Yaga! Befana opens the door with a small golden key and, entering the room where the children sleep, fills children's stockings, specially hung by the fireplace, with gifts. For those who did not study well or were naughty, Befana leaves a pinch of ash or coal. Italian Santa Claus - Babbo Natale. He is good-natured, cheerful, ruddy, with a luxurious white beard, dressed in a red short fur coat and red trousers. Very often, in various sources, you can find out information that Italians throw unnecessary things out of windows on New Year's Eve. This tradition has long been abandoned in Italy. In Italy, on New Year's Eve, it is officially allowed to scream at the top of your lungs and say goodbye to the old year.
The Chinese celebrate the New Year twice. One is on January 1, the other is on a day that is calculated according to the Chinese lunar calendar. This can be any day between January 23rd and February 19th. It is customary to give amulets and talismans for the holiday. Those who come to China for Christmas notice, first of all, the Trees of Light, an analogue of our Christmas tree. They are decorated in an oriental way with bright and exquisite lanterns, flowers, garlands. Chinese Christians use the same decorations in the festive decoration of their homes. On the eve of the holiday, little Chinese hang stockings on the walls, where Dong Che Lao Ren (Grandfather Christmas) puts his Christmas gifts.
In snowy Finland, the main winter holiday is Christmas, which is celebrated on December 25th. On Christmas night, having overcome a long road from Lapland, Santa Claus comes to the house, leaving a large basket with gifts for the delight of the children. Santa Claus wears a tall conical hat, long hair and red clothes. He is surrounded by gnomes in pointed caps and capes trimmed with white fur.
New Year is a kind of repetition of Christmas. Once again, the whole family gathers at a table bursting with various dishes. On New Year's Eve, the Finns try to find out their future and guess by melting wax and then pouring it into cold water. Girls in the New Year throw a slipper over their shoulder. If he falls with his toe to the door, there will be a wedding.
French Santa Claus - Pere Noel - comes on New Year's Eve and leaves gifts in children's shoes. The one who gets the bean baked in the New Year's cake receives the title of "bean king" and on a festive night everyone obeys his orders. Santons are wooden or clay figurines that are placed near the Christmas tree.
108 chimes of the bell herald the arrival of the New Year in Japan. In the first seconds of the New Year, you should laugh - this should bring good luck. And in order for happiness to come to the house, the Japanese decorate it, or rather the front door, with sprigs of bamboo and pine - symbols of longevity and fidelity.
Pine represents longevity, bamboo - fidelity. In the morning, when the New Year comes into its own, the Japanese go out of their houses to the street - to meet the sunrise. With the first rays, they congratulate each other and give gifts. Japanese children celebrate the New Year in new clothes. It is believed to bring health and good luck in the New Year. On New Year's Eve, they hide under the pillow a picture depicting a sailboat on which seven fairy-tale wizards are sailing - the seven patrons of happiness. Ice palaces and castles, huge snow sculptures of fairy-tale heroes adorn northern Japanese cities on New Year's Eve.

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How the New Year is celebrated in different countries of the world New Year is a truly international holiday, but in different countries it is celebrated in its own way. In our presentation, you will get acquainted with the New Year's heroes and the traditions of celebrating the New Year in different countries of the world ... The work of a student of 1 "D" class MOU secondary school No. 20 Balakovo Alexey Lazarev

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ITALY In Italy, it is believed that the New Year must begin freed from all the old. Therefore, on New Year's Eve, it is customary to throw old things out of the windows. It is believed that the vacant place will certainly be occupied by new things. Babbo Natale - Italian Santa Claus All Italian children are looking forward to the good Fairy Befana. She arrives at night on a magic broom, opens the doors with a small golden key and fills children's stockings, specially hung on the fireplace, with gifts. And for those who studied poorly or were naughty, Befana leaves a pinch of ash or coal. New Year character - Befana

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New Year's hero - Pere Noel FRANCE One of the traditions in France is to make a Christmas log, Bouches de Noel, from wood. This log is set on fire with the help of chips left over from last Christmas, and the ashes after burning protect the house from misfortune for a year. And instead of the traditional Christmas tree in France, it is customary to decorate the house with mistletoe branches, believing that it will bring good luck and success.

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JAPAN One hundred and eight strokes of the bell herald the arrival of the New Year in Japan. According to an old belief, each ringing "kills" one of the human vices. There are only six of them, according to the Japanese, but each has 18 different shades - that's why the bell tolls for them. On New Year's Eve, Japanese children hide under their pillows a picture depicting a sailboat on which seven fairy-tale wizards are sailing - the seven patrons of happiness.

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GERMANY New Year's hero - Santa Claus, who appears on a donkey. On New Year's Eve, before going to bed, small children prepare a special plate for gifts, and it is supposed to put hay in the shoes - for the donkey. There is an interesting tradition on New Year's Eve in Germany: as soon as the clock starts to strike midnight, people of all ages climb chairs, tables, armchairs and, with the last blow, together, with joyful greetings, “jump” into the New Year. After that, the celebration moves to the street. One curious sign is connected with the New Year in Germany. It promises good luck to meet a chimney sweep on New Year's Eve. But even more magical power is possessed by the one who gets dirty at this time in soot - in this case, good luck is guaranteed to him!

New Year New Year is the most mysterious holiday that opens the world of good fairy tales and magic. Trusting kids, businesslike teenagers, serious adults and superstitious grannies - everyone is counting the minutes until the holiday. Fussy Japanese, restrained English, hot Finns and loving French - all celebrate the New Year. Everyone is waiting for Santa Claus, Santa Claus and Jules Tomten, make wishes and give gifts.


Russia Ded Moroz and Snegurochka New Year New Year is the most favorite holiday for children. Every child is waiting for some kind of gifts. In every family, children decorate the rooms with great joy, prepare New Year's cards, write letters to Santa Claus, decorate the Christmas tree and wait for an extraordinary miracle, and suddenly at that moment the door of the room will open and on the threshold - Santa Claus and the Snow Maiden. This is how the New Year is celebrated in Russia.


In Russia, the New Year tree was introduced by Peter 1. On January 1, 1700, he ordered that all houses be decorated with spruce (juniper or pine) branches according to the samples exhibited in Gostiny Dvor. We have a tree. And in Vietnam, it is replaced by peach branches. In Japan, bamboo and plum branches are attached to pine branches.


China. You need to pour water while you are congratulated In China, the New Year tradition of bathing the Buddha has been preserved. On this day, all Buddha statues in temples and monasteries are respectfully washed in pure water from mountain springs. And the people themselves pour water at the moment when others pronounce New Year's wishes of happiness to them. Therefore, on this festive day, everyone walks the streets in soaking wet clothes. On New Year's Eve, red prevails everywhere - the color of the sun, the color of joy.


Greece. Guests carry stones - large and small In Greece, guests take with them a large stone, which they throw at the threshold, saying the words: "Let the wealth of the owner be heavy, like this stone." And if they don’t get a big stone, they throw a small pebble with the words: “Let the thorn in the owner’s eye be as small as this stone.” New Year is the day of St. Basil, who was known for his kindness. Greek children leave their shoes by the fireplace in the hope that Saint Basil will fill the shoes with gifts.


Cuba. Water is poured out of the windows Cubans on New Year's Eve fill all the dishes that are in the house with water, and at midnight they begin to pour it out of the windows. So all the inhabitants of the island of Freedom wish the New Year a bright and clean, like water, path. In the meantime, while the clock strikes 12 strokes, you need to eat 12 grapes, and then goodness, harmony, prosperity and peace will accompany you for all twelve months. Children's New Year's holiday in Cuba is called the Day of the Kings. The Cuban New Year is similar to ours, only here instead of a Christmas tree they decorate araucaria - a local coniferous plant


Italy. In the New Year, irons and old chairs fly out of the windows Italian Santa Claus - Babbo Natale. In Italy, it is believed that the New Year must begin, freed from everything old. Therefore, on New Year's Eve, it is customary to throw old things out of the windows. The Italians really like this custom, and they fulfill it with their passion, characteristic of the southerners: old irons, chairs and other rubbish fly through the window. According to signs, the vacant place will certainly be occupied by new things. In Italy, the New Year begins on January 6th.


Germany. Santa Claus comes to the Germans on a donkey In Germany, it is believed that Santa Claus appears on a donkey on New Year's Eve. Before going to bed, the children put a plate on the table for gifts that Santa Claus will bring them, and they put hay in their shoes - a treat for his donkey. The custom of bringing a Christmas tree home and decorating it originated in the 16th century in Germany. Since then, on New Year's Eve, a Christmas tree is installed in every house.


France. Baked in gingerbread bean French Santa Claus - Pere Noel - comes on New Year's Eve and leaves gifts in children's shoes. The one who gets the bean baked in the New Year's cake receives the title of "bean king" and on a festive night everyone obeys his orders.


Finland Joulupukki. Christmas goat. Finnish Santa Claus, who is considered the most real in the world, is actually called quite funny - Joulupukki. This is translated, oddly enough - the Christmas Goat. There is nothing offensive in the second part of the name, just many years ago Santa Claus did not wear a fur coat, but a goat skin and also delivered gifts on a goat. On New Year's Eve, having overcome a long road from Lapland, Santa Claus comes to the house, leaving a large basket with gifts for the delight of the children.


Panama The loudest New Year In Panama at midnight, when the New Year is just beginning, all the bells ring, sirens howl, cars honk. The Panamanians themselves - both children and adults - at this time shout loudly and knock on everything that falls into their hands. And all this noise in order to "appease" the year that is coming.


India. New Year - a festival of lights In different parts of India, the New Year is celebrated at different times of the year. At the beginning of summer is Lori's holiday. Children collect dry branches, straw, old things from the house in advance. In the evening, large bonfires are kindled, around which they dance and sing. And when autumn comes, they celebrate Diwali - the festival of lights. On the roofs of houses, on the windowsills, thousands of lamps are placed and lit on a festive night. The girls launch small boats on the water, on which the lights are also burning.


America Greeting Card Record Holder America breaks all records for greeting cards and New Year's gifts every year. On Christmas night, groups of boys and girls with lanterns in their hands carry a large cardboard star decorated with pieces of colored paper from house to house. Children sing cheerful songs, and residents offer them refreshing drinks and sweets.


Japan. The best gift is a rake to rake in happiness The most popular New Year's accessory is a rake. Every Japanese believes that it is necessary to have them so that for the New Year there is something to rake in happiness. In the first seconds of the New Year, you should laugh - this should bring good luck. In the morning, when the New Year comes into its own, the Japanese go out of their houses to the street - to meet the sunrise. With the first rays, they congratulate each other and give gifts.


England The tradition of "letting in the New Year" In the British Isles, the custom of "letting in the New Year" is widespread. When the clock strikes 12, the back door of the house is opened to let out the Old Year, and with the last stroke of the clock, the front door is opened to let in the New Year. All New Year's Eve, street vendors sell toys, whistles, tweeters, masks, balloons. In England, a custom arose to exchange greeting cards for the New Year.


New Year in Spain is a public holiday. After all, it is on this night that lovers of ritual rites and traditions rush to the central square to the huge Christmas tree to feast on grapes. During the fight of the clock, each of the thousand gathered at the Christmas tree tries to eat 12 grapes. Each grape symbolizes one of the coming months, and having time to eat all 12 is a "guaranteed" fulfillment of a cherished desire. This fun tradition extends to those who celebrate the New Year at home. Grapes are placed on each plate.


In Bulgaria, they traditionally celebrate the New Year at home. Before the start of the holiday, the youngest in the house stands near the Christmas tree and sings carols to the guests. In gratitude, kind uncles and aunts give him gifts. The most interesting begins with the 12th strike of the clock. At this time, the lights go out for a moment in the houses for New Year's kisses. Only after that, the hostess begins to cut the cake with surprises baked in it. If you got a coin - wait for wealth, a branch of a rose - love.




In Vietnam, the New Year is celebrated according to the lunar calendar, between January 21 and February 19, when early spring comes here. At the festive table - bouquets of flowers. On New Year's Eve, it is customary to give each other branches of a peach tree with swollen buds. With the onset of dusk, the Vietnamese make fires in parks, gardens or on the streets, several families gather around the fires. Special delicacies from rice are prepared on coals. Children look forward to midnight when they can start firing small homemade firecrackers.


In different parts of India, the New Year is celebrated at different times of the year. At the beginning of summer is Lori's holiday. Children collect dry branches, straw, old things from the house in advance. In the evening, large bonfires are kindled, around which they dance and sing. And when autumn comes, they celebrate Diwali - the festival of lights. On the roofs of houses, on the windowsills, thousands of lamps are placed and lit on a festive night. The girls launch small boats on the water, on which the lights are also burning. The inhabitants of northern India adorn themselves with flowers of pink, red, purple or white hues. In southern India, mothers place sweets, flowers and small gifts on a special tray. On the morning of the new year, children wait with their eyes closed until they are led to the tray. Only then do they receive their gifts.


The first New Year's card It was in England that the custom arose to exchange greeting cards for the New Year. The first New Year's card was printed in London in 1843. On New Year's Eve, performances based on the plots of English fairy tales are played on the central streets. Exactly at midnight, the British go out into the courtyard and launch festive rockets. But unlike Russia, the British are surrounded not by white snowdrifts, but by neatly trimmed lawns. Santa Claus delivers gifts to children. Children write a list of what they would like to receive in advance. The letter is thrown into the fireplace so that the smoke from the chimney will deliver the wish list to Santa Claus.


The custom of decorating the Christmas tree The custom of decorating the Christmas tree was born in Germany. As soon as the clock begins to strike midnight, people jump on chairs, tables, armchairs, and with the last blow, together, with joyful greetings, jump into the New Year. In Germany, it is believed that Santa Claus appears on a donkey on New Year's Eve. Before going to bed, the children put a plate on the table for gifts that Santa Claus will bring them, and they put hay in their shoes - a treat for his donkey.



Santa Claus In the USA, Canada, Great Britain and Western Europe, Santa Claus is called Santa Claus. He is dressed in a red jacket trimmed with white fur and red trousers. On the head is a red cap. Santa Claus smokes a pipe, travels through the air on reindeer and enters the house through a pipe. Children leave milk and cookies for him under the tree.


Czech Republic and Slovakia Czech Republic and Slovakia Santa Claus in a sheep's hat Cheerful little man dressed in a furry coat, a high sheep's hat, with a box behind his back, comes to Czech and Slovak children. His name is Mikulas. For those who studied well, he always has gifts


Santa Clauses bring gifts, but each does it in his own way: he does it in his own way: the Russian Santa Claus puts a gift under the tree. The British and Irish find gifts in the sock, and the Mexicans in the boot. New Year's gifts fall down the chimney in France, and on the balcony in Spain. In Sweden, Santa Claus puts gifts on the stove, and in Germany he leaves them on the windowsill. Santa Clauses are all so different. They look different, one is kind, and the other can scold. Everyone has their own personal way to sneak into the holiday home. But no matter what Santa Claus is, he is there to congratulate and give a gift!


In snowy Finland, the main winter holiday is Christmas, which is celebrated on December 25th. On Christmas night, having overcome a long road from Lapland, Santa Claus comes to the house, leaving a large basket with gifts for the delight of the children. Santa Claus wears a tall conical hat, long hair and red clothes. He is surrounded by gnomes in pointed caps and capes trimmed with white fur. New Year is a kind of repetition of Christmas. Once again, the whole family gathers at a table bursting with various dishes. On New Year's Eve, the Finns try to find out their future and guess by melting wax and then pouring it into cold water. Girls in the New Year throw a slipper over their shoulder. If he falls with his toe to the door, there will be a wedding.



108 chimes of the bell herald the arrival of the New Year in Japan. In the first seconds of the New Year, you should laugh - this should bring good luck. And in order for happiness to come to the house, the Japanese decorate it, or rather the front door, with sprigs of bamboo and pine - symbols of longevity and fidelity. Pine represents longevity, bamboo - fidelity. In the morning, when the New Year comes into its own, the Japanese go out of their houses to the street - to meet the sunrise. With the first rays, they congratulate each other and give gifts. Japanese children celebrate the New Year in new clothes. It is believed to bring health and good luck in the New Year. On New Year's Eve, they hide under the pillow a picture depicting a sailboat on which seven fairy-tale wizards are sailing - the seven patrons of happiness. Ice palaces and castles, huge snow sculptures of fairy-tale heroes adorn northern Japanese cities on New Year's Eve.


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The very first Santa Claus was Saint Nicholas. When he left, he left golden apples in a slipper in front of the fireplace to the poor family that sheltered him.

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On December 5, the Belgian Santa Claus - St. Nicholas - arrives from Spain on a ship. He rides a horse, wearing a miter and a white episcopal robe. He is accompanied by a servant - a Moor, who carries a bag with gifts and rods for naughty people.

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German children, having broken some toy, put the debris in the fireplace, and blamed Mr. Nimand ("NOBODY") - the prototype of Santa Claus.

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There are two Santa Clauses in France: one is called "Father January" - Per - Noel, walks with a staff and wears a wide-brimmed hat. He brings gifts to the children in a basket. The second name is Shaland. This bearded old man wears a fur hat and a warm travel cloak. Hidden in his basket are rods for naughty and lazy children.

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There are two Santa Clauses in Sweden: a round-shouldered grandfather with a knobby nose - Yultomten and a dwarf Yulnissaar. Both of them go home on New Year's Eve and leave gifts on the windowsills.

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In Italy, in addition to Santa Claus - Babbo Natale, the good Fairy Befana comes to obedient children. She flies in through the chimney and gives gifts to children. The naughty get a piece of coal from the evil sorceress Befana.

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In the Uzbek villages "snow grandfather" - Korbobo (Father Frost) in a striped robe rides a donkey. The guest is greeted by Korgyz (Snow Maiden).

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Finnish Santa Claus - Yollupukki lives in Lapland and gladly answers children's letters. He wears a tall cone-shaped hat, long hair, and red clothes. He is surrounded by gnomes in pointed caps and capes.

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In Norway, gifts for children are made by Nisse - cute little brownies. Nisse wear knitted caps and love tasty treats.

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In Estonia, Santa Claus is called Jõuluvana and he looks like his Finnish relative.

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In the USA, Canada, Great Britain and Western European countries, his name is Santa Claus. He is dressed in a red jacket trimmed with white fur and red trousers. On the head is a red cap. Santa Claus smokes a pipe, travels through the air on reindeer and enters the house through a pipe. Children leave milk and cookies for him under the tree.

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Only the Russian Santa Claus has a family. Wife - Winter and granddaughter - Snegurochka.

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The ancient tribes of the Germans believed that the spirit of the forest lives in spruce, which keeps plants, animals and birds. So they tried to propitiate this mighty spirit, they honored the spruce, bringing their trophies to it - gifts, decorating it. The Dutch and the British saw in this tree a symbol of eternal youth, strength.

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In Russia, the New Year tree was introduced by Peter 1. On January 1, 1700, he ordered that all houses be decorated with spruce (juniper or pine) branches according to the samples exhibited in Gostiny Dvor. We have a tree. And where it is not? In Vietnam, it is replaced by peach branches. In Japan, bamboo and plum branches are attached to pine branches.

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What do they decorate the Christmas tree with? What is superfluous? Why?

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It's snowing in the yard. The holiday is coming soon .... New Year

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The game "Do you believe ...?" Do you believe that in Russia the New Year used to be celebrated on September 1st? Yes, since 1700, Peter 1 issued a decree to celebrate during the winter months.

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3. Do you believe that in Panama, with the last strike of the clock, the streets resound with the ringing of bells, car sirens, screams, knocks? Yes, everyone is trying to make more noise, appease the New Year.

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4. Do you believe that it is customary in Mongolia to pour apple compote on each other on New Year's Eve? No.

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5. Do you believe that in Greece, with the strike of the clock, everyone runs to swim in the sea? No.

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6. Do you believe that in Sweden on New Year's Eve they beat old dishes on the doors of houses. The more shards, the more happiness? Yes.

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7. Do you believe that in Australia it is customary to smear each other with jam on New Year's Eve? No.

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8. Do you believe that in Hungary, instead of a Christmas tree, they decorate apple trees? No.


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