The history of New Year celebrations dates back to Mesopotamia, where the tradition of celebrating the spring awakening of nature began, and it happened in March. Even then, the fun lasted for more than a week. No one worked during those days, people went to festivities and merry masquerades.

Later, the custom of celebrating the New Year adopted by the Greeks, then the Egyptians and the Romans.

In Russia, the New Year hasn't always been celebrated on the night of December 31 to January 1.

On what date did it fall on the pagans, before the baptism of Russia, is still unknown, but the fact is that the celebration of the New Year coincided with the end of winter.

With the advent of the new year, associated with the baptism of Russia, the holiday fixed March 1, later it was moved to September 1.

In 1699, Tsar Peter I issued a decree on the celebration of New Year on January 1. This was done by the example of all European countries, who lived by the Gregorian calendar.
What is the custom on New Year's Eve?

Gather the whole family.
Most people want to celebrate the holiday in a warm, cozy, home atmosphere. We raise a glass of sparkling champagne, make a wish with friends and relatives, sit at a party table, these are things appreciated in all countries of the world!

Decorate the house.
Creating a festive atmosphere in the house is customary since ancient times. Our ancestors decorated their homes with a lot of different things! Mostly it was something edible: apples, nuts, potatoes and even eggs. Much later, there were glass balls, garlands and other familiar elements of decorations. Today, the choice of Christmas decorations is so great that it is easy to choose exactly what will make your home unique and fabulous.

Giving Gifts.
No New Year does not do without gifts. It was like this before, people congratulated each other with the end of the old year and the beginning of something absolutely beautiful.
On New Year's Eve, all the details are important, the clothes, the makeup, the dishes on the table and, of course, the company with which you will spend this special time. According to astrologers, the Tiger does not like noisy parties, he will be happy if you invite a few close friends over.
New Year in a family circle is also a great idea.

The main thing is not to have unpleasant or mean people near you. Definitely do not want to invite people with whom you would prefer not to see at all. Try to shield yourself from negativity as much as possible.