New Year's Eve is a holiday loved by people of different countries. And today I want to tell you what they give for New Year's Eve in different countries of the world.
UK
The British most often give modest gifts. Too expensive gifts are considered the height of indecency here. Therefore, the most popular gifts here are cups and spoons,
beer mugs, key chains, various figurines and scented candles. The gifts are distributed in the family by drawing lots.
Sweden
Just like the British, Swedes also love scented candles. And the best gift for a Swede is something made
with your own hands.
Italy
For Italians traditional gifts are accessories - watches, handkerchiefs, purses, wallets, belts and other accessories that emphasize the style of the owner. Another tradition is to give red-colored underwear. It is considered a symbol of the beginning of something new and good.
Germany
Germans are considered one of the most reading nations. Therefore, a popular gift in Germany is
a book. Impression gifts are also very popular - from a ticket to a theater or concert to a course of lectures.
And the main gift here is considered to be an Advent calendar with 24 windows, each of which hides some small souvenir or candy. Another popular option is
the piggy bank.
Greece
The most important gift for Greeks is... a stone. And the bigger it is, the more income is desired for its owner in the coming year. There are also standard gifts here, and they are usually something edible, such as wine or
champagne and fruit.
France
The French like to surprise their friends with gifts. Most often, in France they give unusual cards and souvenirs, soft toys, personalized fireworks, bouquets and entertainment certificates for New Year's Eve. But perfumes are rarely given here, considering it too personal a gift.
Portugal
One of the countries where homemade gifts are traditional. Here, lace items (such as tablecloths and napkins) are knitted in advance, tapestries are embroidered and dishes, frames and candlesticks are carved from wood.
India
Hindus are also big fans of homemade gifts. Here they are knitted or sewn mittens, blankets and other items, most importantly, created by their own hands.
Japan
The Japanese do not celebrate New Year's Eve in a big way, but they have their own traditions. They present "Oseibo" kits, which contain household necessities. You can often find soap, canned goods,
tea, juices, condiments, household chemicals and other necessities.
The Japanese also often give each other a daruma doll. The recipient must draw one eye and hide it until the end of the year. If the wish comes true, the doll is given a second eye, if not, it is burned at the end of the year.
China
Unlike the Japanese, the Chinese celebrate New Year's Eve in a big way, and adhere to the tradition of presenting a paired number of items as a symbol of family harmony and unity. Single Chinese are given red envelopes
with money as a symbol of good luck and abundance. What you can't give in China is a watch, as it is associated with death.
Greenland
It is customary to give ice figurines of animals (usually polar bears or walruses), new sledges, walrus tusks or mittens made of sealskin. Since Greenland is cold even in summer, ice figurines keep their owners happy for quite a long time.
These are the traditions. Did you know about them? Which ones did you like the best?