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It is dangerous to walk the streets of Italy on New Year's Eve. As soon as the clock strikes, the inhabitants begin to temperamentally, with all their might, throw all sorts of rubbish out of the windows. It is believed that the vacant place will certainly be occupied by new things. This color symbolizes renewal. On the New Year's table Italians always have nuts, lentils and grapes - symbols of longevity, health and well-being. “If you have nothing to give to your friends,” the Italians say, “give “new water” with an olive branch.” It is believed that the "new water", collected on the first day of the year from the source, brings happiness. ITALY

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In Spain, the New Year is celebrated massively and provocatively. On Saint Nicholas Day, which is exactly what December 31 is called in Spain, every city in this wonderful country is immersed in general fun and festivities. People celebrate the New Year with whole houses, go to visit each other with various national treats, give each other gifts and congratulations; SPAIN

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One hundred and eight strokes of the bell herald the arrival of the New Year in Japan. The Japanese believe that each of these blows kills one of the human vices. There are only six of them (greed, anger, stupidity, frivolity, indecision, envy), but each has 18 different shades - that's what the Japanese bell tolls for. And in order for happiness to come to the house, the Japanese decorate it, more precisely front door, sprigs of bamboo and pine - symbols of longevity and fidelity. The treat on the table is also symbolic: long pasta is a sign of longevity, rice is prosperity, carp is strength, beans are health. And in the morning when New Year comes into its own, the Japanese go out of their homes to the street - to meet the sunrise. With the first rays, they congratulate each other and give gifts. The best New Year's souvenir here is ... a rake. They are so convenient to rake happiness into the house! JAPAN

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In China, the onset of the New Year is met with explosions of millions of salutes and fireworks. The Chinese have a belief that the path to the New Year is surrounded by evil spirits, and in order to drive them away, it is necessary to scare them with explosions of firecrackers and firecrackers. On New Year's Eve, each family makes its own fireworks and celebrates the New Year with volleys of its own fireworks. This wonderful tradition turns China into a big ball for one night, sparkling with millions of explosions. CHINA

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CUBA Cuba celebrates the New Year, as well as all other holidays, very cheerfully. On the eve of the celebration, Cubans fill all the jugs, buckets, basins and bowls with water and, when the hour hand stops at 12, they pour water out of the windows. It means that old year leaves and they wish him a light, like water, path. And one more thing: with the chime of the clock in new year's eve each must eat a grape. Twelve strokes - twelve grapes for good luck! And all night long, by the light of torches and fireworks, all of Cuba is having fun at carnivals, singing and dancing until you drop.

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On New Year's Eve, the inhabitants of Rio de Janeiro go to the ocean and bring gifts to the goddess of the sea, Yemanje. The traditional white robes worn by everyone who celebrates the New Year symbolize the plea for peace addressed to Yemanja. The Goddess of the Sea was worshiped by the descendants of Africans who were once brought to Brazil in galleys as slaves. Now the worship of this goddess has become part of Brazilian culture. Believers bring gifts to the goddess: flowers, white candles, perfumes, mirrors, Jewelry. Gifts are placed in small boats and sent to the sea as a token of gratitude for the past year and as a request for protection in the coming year. Other colors are sometimes added to white clothes, meaning additional requests: health - pink, hope - green, attraction, love - red, prosperity - yellow or gold. BRAZIL

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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. Preparing for the holiday, Hungarians do not forget about the magical power of New Year's dishes: beans and peas preserve strength of mind and body, apples preserve beauty and love, nuts can protect from trouble, garlic from illnesses, and honey sweetens life. HUNGARY

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In India, on New Year's Eve, you need to amaze kite burning arrow. When the kite breaks out, the holiday can be considered open. Hindus celebrate the New Year in different ways depending on where they live. The inhabitants of northern India adorn themselves with flowers of pink, red, purple, or white hues. In south India, mothers place sweets, flowers, small gifts on a special tray. On the morning of the new year, children should eyes closed wait until they are brought to the tray. In central India, orange flags are hung on buildings. In western India, the New Year is celebrated at the end of October. Small fires are lit on the roofs of houses. In the New Year, Hindus think of the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi. INDIA

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In Switzerland, people dress up festively to celebrate Saint Sylvester's day. This holiday is based on the legend that Pope Sylvester (314) caught a terrible sea monster. It was believed that in the year 1000 this monster would break free and destroy the world. Fortunately, this did not happen. Since then, in Switzerland, this story is remembered for the New Year. People dress up in fancy dresses and call themselves Sylvesterklaus. SWITZERLAND

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New Year in all countries is a great national holiday, considered from time immemorial as a turning point, the boundary between the past year and the coming year. With all the variety of New Year's festivities in different countries you can find common features in them. First of all, this is a farewell to the outgoing year, the expectation of favorable changes. The night when the transition from the old to the new year is made is the last frontier separating the past from the future. In order to say goodbye to the past, the holiday is accompanied by traditional rites and customs in which pagan roots are clearly traced - fortune-telling, giving symbolic meaning to trees, flowers, household items, greeting words, specially prepared dishes.

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PRESENTATION FOR SENIOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN THE NEW YEAR WALKS THE PLANET: SPAIN. AUTHOR: ZHAAK MARINA GENNADIEVNA 2016 STATE BUDGET PRESCHOOL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION CHILDREN'S SA No. 16 KOLPINSKY DISTRICT OF SAINT PETERSBURG

Purpose: To get acquainted with the peculiarities of celebrating the New Year in different countries - SPAIN. Tasks: To learn the features of New Year celebration in different countries; to study the difference between Santa Claus in Russia and other similar characters; study all the theoretical material on this issue.

SPAIN-CAPITAL MADRID

The New Year is a holiday awaited with great impatience and hopes for happiness by millions of people. For some, this is an occasion to get together with the whole family, for some - to see old friends, for some, customs and traditions are important. The holiday is loved all over the world. What can we say about the people of Spain - emotional, hot, sensual, cheerful.

Sometimes the traditions of the New Year in Spain seem even a little ridiculous. Here, for example, we associate this holiday with a Christmas tree - beautiful, big, dressed up. However, many Spaniards do not perceive this evergreen miracle as a symbol of the New Year.

For these purposes, they have a flower - poinsettia (Flor de Navidad). Its flowering time, as a rule, falls on Christmas, and the bracts are star-shaped. Many residents call it the "Star of Bethlehem".

Of course, such a love for poinsettia does not mean at all that there are no Christmas trees here. They are in the houses, and on the streets, and in the central squares.

Even if family or friends gathered at the table on this day, after the meal they simply have to go outside, where various festive processions and carnivals with sweets are held.

As soon as the clock marks the beginning of the New Year, all those gathered in the city square begin to hug, kiss each other, congratulate, even some give pleasant little things to complete strangers. It looks very sweet and solemn at the same time, when complete strangers behave as if they were relatives or best friends.

The Spaniards present each other with special bags - "cotillions", which contain various New Year paraphernalia - serpentine, confetti, Balloons and carnival masks.

After that, the real ones begin. festivities with crackers, sparklers, round dances, songs, fireworks.

The Spaniards treat each other with national sweets, in which almonds and honey are always present.

Celebrating the New Year in Spain should be sure to wear red clothes: then luck will accompany you all year.

Another ancient fun new year tradition Spain: under the chimes with each blow, you need to eat one grape and make one wish. So 12 hits, 12 wishes, and 12 grapes eaten. For those who managed to eat all the grapes, the year will be especially successful.

In the morning, after noisy festivities, the Spaniards go to newly opened confectioneries and cafes to taste the festive hot chocolate with national donuts "churos".

The Spaniards have their own Santa Claus, whose name is Papa Noel. He wears the National costume handmade, and throws gifts on the balconies.

He looks like the well-known Santa Claus: a white-bearded middle-aged fat man in a red suit and cap. Papa Noel lives at the North Pole, in big book records good and bad deeds of children. A whole detachment of elves helps him prepare gifts, and on Christmas night he moves on a sled pulled by nine deer.

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Talking about Spanish holidays is both easy and difficult at the same time. It is easy because every Spanish holiday is so capacious and many-sided that even if it has already been described by dozens of other authors, you can always write about something they have not noticed. The difficulty lies in the number of holidays in Spain that has not yet been accurately calculated by anyone. Talking about Spanish holidays is both easy and difficult at the same time. It is easy because every Spanish holiday is so capacious and many-sided that even if it has already been described by dozens of other authors, you can always write about something they have not noticed. The difficulty lies in the number of holidays in Spain that has not yet been accurately calculated by anyone.

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This is, without any doubt, the most important Spanish holiday. Preparation for it begins in November. Gradually, city streets are being decorated, Christmas trees are being set up in shops and on the streets, Papa Noelas are flickering everywhere - the brothers of Father Frost and Santa Claus. This is, without any doubt, the most important Spanish holiday. Preparation for it begins in November. Gradually, city streets are being decorated, Christmas trees are being set up in shops and on the streets, Papa Noelas are flickering everywhere - the brothers of Father Frost and Santa Claus.

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A traditional Christmas attribute is belen - a model that reproduces the picture of the birth of Christ. henbane different sizes- from miniature in shop windows to mock-ups in life size in city squares - always arouse the keen interest of the Spaniards, especially children. A traditional Christmas attribute is belen - a model that reproduces the picture of the birth of Christ. Henbane of various sizes - from miniatures in shop windows to life-size models in city squares - always arouse the keen interest of Spaniards, especially children.

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the descent down the Selye has not become an ordinary sporting event, but is at the same time folklore holiday, in which, against the backdrop of wrestling, participants and numerous spectators pay homage to the fantastic Asturian nature. Some are fighting for victory, others are just floating down the river on anything, enjoying nature, and numerous spectators are happy to support both. The descent down the Selje has not turned into an ordinary sporting event, but is at the same time a folklore festival in which, against the backdrop of wrestling, participants and numerous spectators pay homage to the fantastic Asturian nature. Some are fighting for victory, others are just floating down the river on anything, enjoying nature, and numerous spectators are happy to support both.

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The holiday begins in the early morning, when festively decorated trains leave for Arriondas from Ribadesella and Oviedo (the capital of Asturias), carrying the participants of the competition and their equipment, as well as numerous spectators who want to see the start of the competition. The holiday begins in the early morning, when festively decorated trains leave for Arriondas from Ribadesella and Oviedo (the capital of Asturias), carrying the participants of the competition and their equipment, as well as numerous spectators who want to see the start of the competition.

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At eleven in the morning, a crowded parade begins on the streets of Arriondas, in which fans of the future competition take part - in carnival costumes or without them, they drag a lot of watercraft of all kinds (from inflated car cameras to troughs), with the help of which they intend to accompany the participants of the competition directly to river until the finish line in Ribadesella. At eleven in the morning, a crowded parade begins on the streets of Arriondas, in which fans of the future competition take part - in carnival costumes or without them, they drag a lot of watercraft of all kinds (from inflated car cameras to troughs), with the help of which they intend to accompany the participants of the competition directly to river until the finish line in Ribadesella.

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Immediately after the start, many spectators get back into the train or car and rush to Ribadesella to the finish line. About fifty thousand throats greet the winners of the race, whose names will be carved on the stone blocks of the bridge in Ribadesella. Immediately after the start, many spectators get back into the train or car and rush to Ribadesella to the finish line. About fifty thousand throats greet the winners of the race, whose names will be carved on the stone blocks of the bridge in Ribadesella.

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After the end of the descent, in accordance with the tradition laid down by the same Dionisio and other pioneers of the descent along the Selje, most of the participants of the holiday by train and by car go to Campos de Ova, three kilometers from Ribadesella, where lunch is organized in the fresh air, an afternoon siesta under trees, and then the holiday resumes with renewed vigor. Folklore groups perform, dances are organized and prizes are awarded to the winners of the race in all categories. After the end of the descent, in accordance with the tradition laid down by the same Dionisio and other pioneers of the descent along the Selje, most of the participants of the holiday by train and by car go to Campos de Ova, three kilometers from Ribadesella, where lunch is organized in the fresh air, an afternoon siesta under trees, and then the holiday resumes with renewed vigor. Folklore groups perform, dances are organized and prizes are awarded to the winners of the race in all categories.

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Then the holiday returns to Ribadesella again, where it continues until dawn, mainly through the efforts of brave, cheerful and intoxicated participants in the descent on troughs and other non-traditional watercraft. Then the holiday returns to Ribadesella again, where it continues until dawn, mainly through the efforts of brave, cheerful and intoxicated participants in the descent on troughs and other non-traditional watercraft.

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Oh, what a delicious holiday! Rivers and fountains of wine, all boozy and glorify not just anyone, but Bacchus himself. And everything is legal and decent - the police are not much more sober than the "fighters", sobering-up stations in Spain simply have not yet been invented, the city administration encourages everyone, urges and even supplies ammunition. And most importantly - all for free! Oh, what a delicious holiday! Rivers and fountains of wine, all boozy and glorify not just anyone, but Bacchus himself. And everything is legal and decent - the police are not much more sober than the "fighters", sobering-up stations in Spain simply have not yet been invented, the city administration encourages everyone, urges and even supplies ammunition. And most importantly - all for free!

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So, the "troops" of the village of Miranda de Ebro from the province of Burgos annually fight with the "troops" of the village of Aro from the province of La Rioja. Dress code is free. Ammunition - liquid and intoxicating. The reason is incredibly serious - a long-standing dispute between two villages for the possession of the nearby Bibilical rocks. So, the "troops" of the village of Miranda de Ebro from the province of Burgos annually fight with the "troops" of the village of Aro from the province of La Rioja. Dress code is free. Ammunition - liquid and intoxicating. The reason is incredibly serious - a long-standing dispute between two villages for the possession of the nearby Bibilical rocks.

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At the beginning of the battle, the participants in two conditional battle groups direct jets of wine at each other, but in the end the battle takes on a universal character, where each for himself and all against all. At the beginning of the battle, the participants in two conditional battle groups direct jets of wine at each other, but in the end the battle takes on a universal character, where each for himself and all against all.

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When the "ammunition" eventually runs out, the wet and tipsy participants go to another traditional event in the holiday program - lunch at the foot of the rocks, because of which, in fact, all the fuss flared up. Those of the fighters who have not yet fallen in the "battle" from numerous "wounds" form partisan detachments that roam the neighborhood until the end of the day and continue unauthorized military operations. When the "ammunition" eventually runs out, the wet and tipsy participants go to another traditional event in the holiday program - lunch at the foot of the rocks, because of which, in fact, all the fuss flared up. Those of the fighters who have not yet fallen in the "battle" from numerous "wounds" form partisan detachments that roam the neighborhood until the end of the day and continue unauthorized military operations.

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The main thing is calmness. This is not a sea of ​​blood and not a photo essay promoting a sinful sin. Meet Tomatina, one of the most popular and visited Spanish holidays, known throughout the world. Do you want to get a ripe tomato in the forehead? Dive into a puddle of tomato juice? Swim with all your heart in different styles in the blood-red river? So, this fiesta is for you, do not miss it - every last Wednesday of August, tons of tomatoes and tomato lovers from all over the world are waiting to meet you. The main thing is calmness. This is not a sea of ​​blood and not a photo essay promoting a sinful sin. Meet Tomatina, one of the most popular and visited Spanish holidays, known throughout the world. Do you want to get a ripe tomato in the forehead? Dive into a puddle of tomato juice? Swim with all your heart in different styles in the blood-red river? So, this fiesta is for you, do not miss it - every last Wednesday of August, tons of tomatoes and tomato lovers from all over the world are waiting to meet you.

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There are various versions of the origin of this popular holiday. Some historians, for example, argue that Tomatina was born as a result of a "joke" that a group of friends decided to play with their ruler, who appeared in the market of the town of Bunyol, playing some kind of musical instrument. He did it so badly that the inhabitants who were in the square began to grab tomatoes from the stalls and throw them at the inept musician. Gradually, everyone present was drawn into the tomato massacre. There are various versions of the origin of this popular holiday. Some historians, for example, argue that Tomatina was born as a result of a "joke" that a group of friends decided to play with their ruler, who appeared in the market of the town of Bunyol, playing some kind of musical instrument. He did it so badly that the inhabitants who were in the square began to grab tomatoes from the stalls and throw them at the inept musician. Gradually, everyone present was drawn into the tomato massacre.

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A more plausible story claims that it all began only in 1945, when the then youth gathered in the city square during a festive parade, in which "giants" traditionally participated - participants carrying huge human figures over their heads, and themselves hiding in their robes. A group of young people, wanting to stand out from the crowd, began to push the "giants". One of the disguised "giants" fell, and when he got up with difficulty, he began to beat everyone who came to hand. A scuffle ensued. The action took place in the area of ​​vegetable stalls and the fighters used tomatoes as projectiles until law enforcement forces dispersed the fighters. A more plausible story claims that it all began only in 1945, when the then youth gathered in the city square during a festive parade, in which "giants" traditionally participated - participants carrying huge human figures over their heads, and themselves hiding in their robes. A group of young people, wanting to stand out from the crowd, began to push the "giants". One of the disguised "giants" fell, and when he got up with difficulty, he began to beat everyone who came to hand. A scuffle ensued. The action took place in the area of ​​vegetable stalls and the fighters used tomatoes as projectiles until law enforcement forces dispersed the fighters.

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Mutual grievances were not forgotten, and the next year again on the last Wednesday of August, the fighters gathered in the same place to continue the dismantling. This time they brought tomatoes with them so as not to pay for damaged goods, as they did a year ago. And again, tomatoes were flying in the air until the forces of law and order stopped the "battle". In subsequent years, the authorities constantly tried to prevent what the people have already received the name "Tomatina's day", but in one way or another the tomato massacre has been carried out since then. In 1950, the Bunyol authorities did not interfere with the "holiday". Mutual grievances were not forgotten, and the next year again on the last Wednesday of August, the fighters gathered in the same place to continue the dismantling. This time they brought tomatoes with them so as not to pay for damaged goods, as they did a year ago. And again, tomatoes were flying in the air until the forces of law and order stopped the "battle". In subsequent years, the authorities constantly tried to prevent what the people have already received the name "Tomatina's day", but in one way or another the tomato massacre has been carried out since then. In 1950, the Bunyol authorities did not interfere with the "holiday".

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Since then, every year more and more people participated in the holiday, and Tomatina was known in other places. From year to year, the entertainment began to go further and further, the participants were no longer limited to throwing tomatoes at each other, but also began to pour water, throw "enemies" into fountains, and also attack people who did not participate in the massacre, but only watched happening. Since then, every year more and more people participated in the holiday, and Tomatina was known in other places. From year to year, the entertainment began to go further and further, the participants were no longer limited to throwing tomatoes at each other, but also began to pour water, throw "enemies" into fountains, and also attack people who did not participate in the massacre, but only watched happening.

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If you are going to participate in the next Tomatina, then you need to know and follow the following rules set by the organizers of the holiday: If you are going to participate in the next Tomatina, then you need to know and follow the following rules set by the organizers of the holiday: items that could lead to an accident. - You can not tear T-shirts on the participants of the holiday. - Before you throw a tomato, you should crush it so as not to injure someone. - You should be careful and give way to trucks carrying tomatoes. - After the second signal, you should immediately stop throwing tomatoes.

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The most famous holiday outside of Spain: at dawn, bells ring, bulls run, thousands of runners and "runners" run, medical vans deliver those who did not run to hospitals, wine flows like a river, the city is strewn with sleeping tourists ... Pamplona - Fiesta, sung by Hemingway. The most famous holiday outside of Spain: at dawn, bells ring, bulls run, thousands of runners and "runners" run, medical vans deliver those who did not run to hospitals, wine flows like a river, the city is strewn with sleeping tourists ... Pamplona - Fiesta, sung by Hemingway.

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This holiday, famous far beyond the borders of Spain, described in books by Ernest Hemingway, lasts until July 14th; the streets will be full of Pamplonians and foreigners 24 hours a day: the popular and dangerous stalling of bulls, which is so badly tried to imitate in other cities in Spain, fun in the streets, bullfights (bullfights), music, celebration, food and drink at any time of the day and nights. This holiday, famous far beyond the borders of Spain, described in books by Ernest Hemingway, lasts until July 14th; the streets will be full of Pamplonians and foreigners 24 hours a day: the popular and dangerous stalling of bulls, which is so badly tried to imitate in other cities in Spain, fun in the streets, bullfights (bullfights), music, celebration, food and drink at any time of the day and nights. All this is complemented by quieter performances for children, folklore of the Basque Country, exotic performances, etc. There is a place for everything on this holiday.

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The time is approaching noon Fresh air whets the appetite. Appetite also catches up with the type of products for sale. What is not here! Honey, the most different: flower, heather, honey with pollen, propolis. Local wines, sour white chakoli. Of course, cider, the king of local drinks. Nuts, a variety of peppers, sheep cheeses, homemade jams, pastries. Be sure to buy rosquillas de san Blas - pastries in the form of a bagel, doused with sugar icing and smelling sharply of anise. A dozen of these bagels are strung on a sprig of laurel. They also sell the ropes of St. Blaise, consecrated in the church in the morning. They are worn around the neck, and they believe that this year the rope will protect against sore throats and flu. It's nearing noon, the fresh air makes you hungry. Appetite also catches up with the type of products for sale. What is not here! Honey, the most different: flower, heather, honey with pollen, propolis. Local wines, sour white chakoli. Of course, cider, the king of local drinks. Nuts, a variety of peppers, sheep cheeses, homemade jams, pastries. Be sure to buy rosquillas de san Blas - pastries in the form of a bagel, doused with sugar icing and smelling sharply of anise. A dozen of these bagels are strung on a sprig of laurel. They also sell the ropes of St. Blaise, consecrated in the church in the morning. They are worn around the neck, and they believe that this year the rope will protect against sore throats and flu.

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The log cutters and stone lifters (arrihosacaile) are already starting to warm up. These are traditional rural sports. They are very loved, and gather a lot of audience. But the main competition is ahead - go probak (oxen competition). Previously, oxen were used for all hard work, but with the advent of tractors, they became unnecessary. If it weren’t for the probak, no one would have started keeping a couple of oxen on the farm. The log cutters and stone lifters (arrihosacaile) are already starting to warm up. These are traditional rural sports. They are very loved, and gather a lot of audience. But the main competition is ahead - go probak (oxen competition). Previously, oxen were used for all hard work, but with the advent of tractors, they became unnecessary. If it weren’t for the probak, no one would have started keeping a couple of oxen on the farm.

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Sidreria. What it is? And very simply - this is a place where cider is made. In the old days, cider buyers walked around these establishments and were treated to lunch or dinner. If they liked cider and bought it, they didn't have to pay for the food; if they didn't, they had to pay for the food. Cider is a winter pleasure. The season starts in early February and closes with Easter. After Easter, cider can only be found in bottles. Sidreria. What it is? And very simply - this is a place where cider is made. In the old days, cider buyers walked around these establishments and were treated to lunch or dinner. If they liked cider and bought it, they didn't have to pay for the food; if they didn't, they had to pay for the food. Cider is a winter pleasure. The season starts in early February and closes with Easter. After Easter, cider can only be found in bottles.

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First you need to choose a company, you don’t go to ciderries alone. Then you need to choose cidreria. Real ciderries are located in the mountains, experts will explain where cider is better and where it is tastier. And so the day was chosen and a table was booked in the cidreria (otherwise there is no place to find). It's cool in ciderries, cider does not tolerate high temperature. So, you need to dress warmly. Warm woolen socks and boots with thick soles, a light and warm jacket are perfect for our hike. First you need to choose a company, you don’t go to ciderries alone. Then you need to choose cidreria. Real ciderries are located in the mountains, experts will explain where cider is better and where it is tastier. And so the day was chosen and a table was booked in the cidreria (otherwise there is no place to find). It is cool in ciderries, cider does not tolerate high temperatures. So, you need to dress warmly. Warm woolen socks and boots with thick soles, a light and warm jacket are perfect for our hike.

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The car winds along the mountain roads, higher and higher. A dull rain turns into sleet. We pass by rural houses. Which one has cidreria? Near one of the houses, a lopsided sign "Sagardotegia" is visible. We need to go even higher. Here, behind the bare apple trees, a large house appeared, next to it was an extension. Crates of empty bottles are stacked in the yard. We've arrived. The car winds along the mountain roads, higher and higher. A dull rain turns into sleet. We pass by rural houses. Which one has cidreria? Near one of the houses, a lopsided sign "Sagardotegia" is visible. We need to go even higher. Here, behind the bare apple trees, a large house appeared, next to it was an extension. Crates of empty bottles are stacked in the yard. We've arrived.

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At the entrance, there are glasses the size of a children's bucket on the shelves. We take glasses and go to the table indicated by the owner. There are usually no benches or chairs. There are groups of people around the tables, mostly men. On the heads of many - the traditional Basque beret. There is movement in the hall. The owner approached one of the barrels. "Choch!", the people around say, and they approach the barrel. The faucet is opened, and glasses are alternately placed under the jet. At the entrance, there are glasses the size of a children's bucket on the shelves. We take glasses and go to the table indicated by the owner. There are usually no benches or chairs. There are groups of people around the tables, mostly men. On the heads of many - the traditional Basque beret. There is movement in the hall. The owner approached one of the barrels. "Choch!", the people around say, and they approach the barrel. The faucet is opened, and glasses are alternately placed under the jet.

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The rest of the cider is poured onto the floor, or into tubs prepared for this. There are small puddles of cider near the barrels. Fried eggs with cod are already brought to the table on common dishes. The next dish is cod with strips of green pepper. The owner goes from cask to cask, opening another and another cask, and we taste the cider. The rest of the cider is poured onto the floor, or into the tubs prepared for this. There are small puddles of cider near the barrels. Fried eggs with cod are already brought to the table on common dishes. The next dish is cod with strips of green pepper. The owner goes from barrel to barrel, opening another, and another barrel, and we try cider

New Year in Spain is a relatively young holiday. It was officially recognized by the government as early as the 16th century, but people here, like all Catholics, celebrated only Christmas. In the 20th century, a custom was established among the people, which involved the celebration of the arrival of the New Year. In fact, this is a continuation of the same Christmas ceremonies, but with its own characteristics. How is New Year celebrated in Spain? What traditions are established in this country? How are they different from ours? Read the answers to all questions below.

The birth of a tradition

Many residents of other countries know little about how the New Year is celebrated in Spain, according to what rules and customs. This is not surprising, because this celebration appeared here only in 1897. Then there was an overabundance of the grape harvest in the country and the fruits had to be put somewhere. Just on the night of December 31 to January 1, the harvest was carried to the central square of Madrid, where every passer-by could take as much as he wanted. People began to eat grapes right on the street under the chime of the clock. Since then, there has been a tradition to eat exactly 12 grapes at the time of the transition of the old year to the new one. Gradually, this custom "overgrown" with traditions borrowed from neighboring countries, and the celebration of the New Year in Spain became an official celebration.

How do Spaniards celebrate the New Year today?

Unlike Christmas, which is celebrated here in the family circle, the onset of the New Year is much more noisy. Since there are no specific ancient traditions for this holiday, people simply gather on the streets, in bars, clubs, restaurants, throw parties, dances, competitions, games there. If you have ever seen with your own eyes how they celebrate the New Year in Spain, then you probably know that the action is not complete without fireworks. Fireworks thunder in all cities - both small and large, people give each other champagne, dress in beautiful outfits and relax with friends, acquaintances and distant relatives.

Santa Claus… Santa Claus… Who gives gifts to children here?

In Spain, the same volunteer who gives gifts to everyone on New Year's Eve is called Olentzero. Fundamentally, not only his name differs from the generally accepted one, but also his clothes. He is always dressed in national handmade, embroidered various decorations and accessories. As an attribute, he always carries a bottle of excellent wine with him, with which he gradually feeds all his wards. He leaves gifts for the kids on the windowsills of houses. In the morning, after they can unpack their gifts and thank the kind Olentzero.

New Year's Eve Spanish Cuisine

As you may have guessed, on this night the Spaniards have the juiciest and most satisfying of them on the table. Jamon is an indispensable ingredient in almost every one of them. They make a salad with melon, citrus fruits from it, put it in meat rolls and serve with main courses. Seafood dishes follow. We will not list them, since each region of Spain has its own individual recipes. In the next place are sweets - macaroons, caraway cakes, pies, other pastries. Be sure to have a bottle of native wine on each table, which was made from the harvest of the outgoing year. Well, as a dessert, grapes are served in unlimited quantities.

Holy Twelve Days

In Spain, they start on December 24th and end on January 6th. Christmas Eve begins on the first day of the cycle. Before Christmas, people prepare for a family celebration. They clean their houses, prepare various delicacies, decorate their homes. The next day, Christmas itself is celebrated, which is accompanied by an obligatory church service. On December 28, the Spaniards celebrate the Day of the Holy Innocents. They remember all those children that Herod killed after the birth of the Messiah. Then comes the New Year celebration. How the New Year is celebrated in Spain and according to what traditions, we have considered above. After it comes the last holiday - on January 6, the day of the Magi is celebrated. It is believed that it was they who brought gifts to the newly born Jesus in the manger when Mary was in a difficult situation.

Holidays in Spain in December

In addition to the bright New Year's festivals that take place at the end of December, throughout the month the Spaniards celebrate several other important holidays for the country. The first is celebrated on the 6th, marking the adoption of the country's constitution on this day. Officially, this date is a day off, but the Spaniards do not arrange a big celebration in honor of the constitution. The second holiday is also not very bright, but it wears sacred meaning. celebrate the Virgin Mary. All believers on this day go to the church service and, of course, observe a strict fast.

National and religious holidays in Spain

The soul and face of the country is a sacred celebration called Semana Santa. It takes place in the pre-Easter week and always has a public character. Starting from Monday, people dress up as ancient prophets, put on black robes, caps and other paraphernalia, walk the streets like this, preaching the basics of Catholicism. It is worth noting that this action is incredibly beautiful and even magical, and in order to see it and feel the whole atmosphere of the holiday, tourists from all over the Earth come here. Quite different is the celebration called bullfighting. Not many holidays in Spain can boast such cruelty and brightness. The bullfight scenario is known all over the world. A picador and a bull fight in the arena. As a result, one of them dies (most often an animal), which is accompanied by the playing of the orchestra and a storm of exclamations and applause from the public.

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