New Year is a long-awaited holiday in many countries of the world! On a fabulous night from December 31 to January 1, we gather with our families, open festive champagne, and rejoice at the onset of something new and beautiful. However, the New Year holiday contains many interesting facts you haven't heard about, but we'll fix it now!Christmas tree secret In Europe, the tradition of celebrating the New Year with a Christmas tree began in Germany. There is an ancient legend about trees blooming luxuriantly during the winter cold. The Christmas tree, like other coniferous trees, has long been considered a symbol of eternal life. At any time of the year, it remains green and brings with its immortality and eternal youth. For the first time, Christmas trees decorated with paper flowers, sequins, apples, and sweets began to be installed in the 16-17 centuries in the border regions of Germany and France. Later, the tradition of decorating the New Year tree came to the United States.New Year came to us from Mesopotamia Scientists claim that the tradition of celebrating the New Year was invented in Mesopotamia more than 4 thousand years ago. Then the idea was adopted by Ancient Rome. At first, the ancient Romans agreed on one date - March 1. And in 153 BC. The celebration was moved to January 1st. It was on this day that the Romans elected a new. And in 153 BC, the celebration was moved to January 1. It was on this day that the people of Rome chose a new consul.New Year's gifts - a find of the Romans According to ancient records that have survived our times, it became known how the Romans celebrated the New Year. On the day of the celebration, it was customary to have fun and give each other delicious food or coins. So, the emperor Octavian Augustus received a chest of money from the citizens every year.New Year's sign The saying “as you meet the year, so you will spend it” appeared in ancient Rome and is considered one of the oldest. To make New Year's Eve memorable for the whole year, it is not necessary to follow traditions, it is enough to spend it in cheerful and friendly company.New Year traditions in different countries Some countries have very interesting New Year traditions.&nbsp; Tibetan residents bake muffins for the New Year, which they distribute to all passers-by. They believe that the more pastries they manage to distribute, the higher the degree of happiness and good luck will await you in the coming year. In Italy, especially in the provinces, there is still a tradition on New Year's Eve to throw all rubbish out of the windows. So at this time, it’s worth moving around the streets very carefully, because furniture is thrown out of the windows from time to time. But the main thing you shouldn't forget about on New Year's Eve is the belief that the New Year will bring you happiness and positivity.&nbsp;

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 Why is the Christmas tree a symbol of the New Year? And other facts about this holiday that will amaze you 

On Thanksgiving, everyone thinks about what they are grateful for. This is a great time to gather the whole family at the same table. But have you ever thought about the history of this holiday? We've rounded up the most interesting facts about Thanksgiving!A holiday without a dateFor more than 150 years, Thanksgiving was celebrated spontaneously and had no specific date. In 1783, the British Empire recognized the United States as an independent state, and in 1789, the holiday acquired national significance, and the young state began to grow its customs and traditions.Swan on the tableFor the first few years, the main dish on the Thanksgiving table was no turkey at all. The first settlers feasted on the meat of swans, seals, and lobsters.Why is turkey a traditional Thanksgiving dish?Interestingly, this bird is not just the basis of the festive table. This dish has a symbolic meaning because it was the turkey that was the only game that the first settlers could hunt.Why is Thanksgiving celebrated twice a year?Between 1939 and 1941, the states of Texas and Colorado celebrated Thanksgiving twice in November. Why is that? The thing is that local authorities could not agree on a permanent date.Why do the US and Canada have different celebration dates?If in the USA Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, then in Canada on the second Monday of October. Why such a difference? This is due to the colder climate of the country, where the harvest season ends earlier.The turkey will live!Every year, the incumbent is presented with two turkeys to choose from. One of the birds soon decorates the festive table in the White House. And the second bird, as a result of a solemn ceremony, receives a “pardon” and returns to live out his life on a special farm. The latter will never again get on the table with people, she will live on the ranch until her natural death. This is such an interesting tradition.The end of Thanksgiving is Black Friday!Every year, the day of crazy discounts falls on the Friday after American Thanksgiving Day. But did you know the history of this day?This story happened a long time ago in the USA. In 2004, just as the Christmas holidays began, a little-known entrepreneur who wasn't doing as well as he'd hoped decided to throw a global merchandise sale. And so that other business owners would not be outraged, and people walk in the USA on these holidays until the very morning, he decided not to close the store from late evening until very late morning. The prices were staggering, only 10% off the whole price, which means 90% off, cheaper just for nothing. The news immediately spread throughout the city, people rushed to buy everything! The next day, the idea was picked up by many others, and in 2005 all over America, as soon as Thanksgiving passed, a large-scale offensive of buyers for insane discounts began on Friday night!

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Why is the Christmas tree a symbol of the New Year? And other facts about this holiday that will amaze you

Unknown facts about Thanksgiving that will surprise you

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