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Romanian folklore is among the richest when it comes to traditions and superstitions for New Year’s Eve. If we have already talked about the most beautiful Romanian Christmas customs, here are the most known New Year’s traditions, but also what superstitions are known throughout the country. While New Year’s Eve is celebrated in cities with parties at home, in bars and pubs, or in various resorts, in the countryside the night between the years is not as filled with traditions as You may believe that all the Christmas traditions in Romania are amazing. Wait until you hear about the other ones that are announcing the upcoming year! In Moldova, on New Year’s Eve, you will meet the habit of walking with the Bear. Of course, there are masks, costumes, dancing, and singing. New Year's Eve in Romania is a celebration deeply rooted in cultural traditions, bringing forth a unique blend of joy, nostalgia, and anticipation. New Year's Eve in Romania is a celebration deeply rooted in cultural traditions, bringing forth a unique blend of joy, nostalgia, and anticipation. Families unite in the weeks leading up to the event, adorning their homes with vibrant lights and ornaments, transforming them into havens of warmth for nights filled with culinary delights and In the following we will briefly present some of the Romanian New Year traditions. A general superstition on New Year’s Eve in the Romanian folk culture relates to unmarried girls who hope to foresee their husband-to-be this night. Plugusorul/The plowman is a general custom, practiced by the Romans on the occasion of the New Year. It is New Year's Eve in Romania is a celebration deeply rooted in cultural traditions, bringing forth a unique blend of joy, nostalgia, and anticipation. Families unite in the weeks leading up to the event, adorning their homes with vibrant lights and ornaments, transforming them into havens of warmth for nights filled with culinary delights and what are the romanian new year traditions? The celebrations start in the morning of the New Year’s Eve when small groups of children go from house to house performing “Plugusorul” (the little plow). Sorcova - the blooming twig caroling and Plugusorul - plough wassailing, are some of the most beautiful Romanian New Year's Eve and New Year's Day customs, according to the website Sorcova - the blooming twig caroling and Plugusorul - plough wassailing, are some of the most beautiful Romanian New Year's Eve and New Year's Day customs, according to the website Lithuanian New Year Traditions . Laimingų Naujųjų Metų—Happy New Year in Lithuanian In some regions of Lithuania, New Year's Eve is known as "little Christmas Eve," and foods similar to those served for Christmas Eve are eaten, except the dishes contain meat. People stay up until midnight because sleeping through the beginning of the new This vocal tradition, performed in unison by children and adults on New Year’s Eve, is closely tied to agricultural work and hopes for a bountiful harvest in the coming year. The time-honored verses of Plugușorul have been passed down through centuries, maintaining their original charm and surprising listeners year after year. New Year Traditions. Romanian New Year. On New Year’s Eve, children sing Plugusorul and Sorcova. In their songs, they wish good luck, happiness and success. You can hear the ringing of the bells and the bull sounds. The goat’s game, the bear’s game and the masks’ game are old Romanian customs. Reputed ethnologist Ion Ghinoiu, PhD, Professor and scientific secretary of the "Constantin Brailoiu" Institute of Ethnography and Folklore of the Romanian Academy, coordinator of the Romanian Ethnographic Atlas, writes in the volume "Romanian Holidays and Customs" (ELION Publishing House, 2003) that New Year's Eve celebration "is nothing more New Year’s traditions in Romania. Since the Roman Calendar, the beginning of the new year has been celebrated with big parties. The New Year’s Eve meal must be the most lavish, champagne glasses are clinked and fireworks are set off. Info. Starts: 20:30; Music and dances: Moulin Rouge style cabaret, live music performances, dj, traditional Romanian dances, fireworks, special prizes (vouchers to Therme Bath House) 2. In Romania, winter holidays’ time starts on the 6th of December (Saint Nicholas) and they come to an end on the 6th of January (Epiphany or Twelfth Day). Next slides present the most important Romanian traditions for Christmas and New Year ‘s Eve ,illustrated with photos from our school Christmas celebration. Romanians welcome the New Year with the customs, rituals and conventions that have been around for centuries. The children as well as the adults, take part in the joyous celebrations with great enthusiasm. On New Year’s Eve in Romania, small school going children sing Plugusorul and Sorcova. The songs wish good luck, happiness and success. A s the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, communities around the world will celebrate the start of 2025 with unique traditions—some more well known than others.. From the famous Times New Year’s Eve (Revelion) is a popular observance in Romania, where people attend parties and watch fireworks to farewell the old year and to welcome the New Year. Many people attend social gatherings and stay up late (sometimes until daybreak) on New Year’s Eve in anticipation of New Year’s Day. 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