Foreign Spring Festival customs?

In a few days, it will be the Lunar New Year in China. Celebrating the New Year is a common custom all over the world. "Different winds in a hundred miles, different customs in a thousand miles", because of the different historical culture, religious beliefs and national habits of different countries and regions, all have their own different celebration customs. On the eve of our Lunar New Year, let's go and see some interesting New Year customs in other countries. Egypt Pyramid Egypt-The Rising Water New Year: When we talk about Egypt, we will first think of famous pyramids, mysterious Sphinx and a large number of magnificent ancient temples and other places of interest. The Nile, the Mediterranean Sea, the Suez Canal and the Red Sea also make Egypt unique in natural scenery, cultural history and natural scenery. These world-famous cultural heritages and unique natural scenery make Egypt a desirable place. Egypt is an ancient civilization. In 40 BC, Egyptians were able to observe the stars. They found that Sirius rose with the sun and the Nile rose immediately. Egypt regards the day when the Nile rises as the beginning of the new year, which is called the "Rising Water New Year". But today's Egyptian Arabs are not ancient Egyptians, and their cultures are completely different. In Croute, people put a table at the door to welcome the New Year. Seven or eight dishes are served with cereals such as soybeans, lentils, alfalfa and wheat, and there are many green plants, which symbolize abundance. The more you give to God, the more you will get in the new year. The New Year in Egypt is in autumn, because agricultural production in Egypt begins in autumn. France's Paris Tower France-Looking at a year from one day: France, a country that advocates freedom and has a flamboyant personality; A country famous for its fashion and red wine; It is also a country with elegant women and romantic feelings ... the legendary France is desirable and imaginative. What are the interesting New Year customs in romantic France? The French regard the weather on New Year's Day as the New Year's Year: the south wind blows in the new year, the weather is good and everything goes well; When the west wind blows, there is a bumper harvest year for fishing and milking; If the east wind blows, the fruit will be rich; When the north wind blows, it is a poor harvest year. . Therefore, people are most concerned about the weather forecast on the first day of New Year's Day. On New Year's Eve, in addition to drinking and having fun to welcome the New Year, the last drop of wine left at home must be drunk on New Year's Eve. It is said that only in this way can we welcome the good days of the New Year. Leaning Tower of Pisa, Germany-"Leaping into the New Year" Germany is a highly developed capitalist country and one of the four largest economies in Europe. Very developed in basic science and applied research. Scientific research institutions and developed vocational education, which are famous for their science and technology, support the development of science, technology and economy in Germany. High-end manufacturing represented by automobiles and precision machine tools is an important symbol of Germany. In this rigorous country, there has been a custom since ancient times: on New Year's Eve, men get together and drink and play cards until midnight. At the end of twelve o'clock, everyone jumped on the table and chairs. As soon as the bell rang, they jumped down one by one, saying that they wanted to "jump" into the new year, and then threw sticks to express their resignation. In rural areas, there are traditional tree climbing competitions. Choose a straight and tall tree in each village and cut off its branches. In the early morning of New Year's Day, a dozen bare trees were selected in the field, and the boys climbed up along the bare trunk. Whoever climbs to the top of the tree first is the winner, and is known as the "New Year hero" to show his promotion step by step. In addition, Germans usually form bands and parade in the streets on New Year's Day to celebrate the arrival of the New Year.

Venice, Italy-Italy is the cradle of European nation and culture, which once gave birth to Roman culture and Eta Lasquin civilization. Rome, the capital of Italy, has been the political center of the western world for centuries and was once the capital of the Roman Empire. /kloc-At the end of 0/3 century, Italy became the birthplace of the European Renaissance. Italians pay more attention to the New Year than any other festivals. New Year's Eve is a carnival night for Italians. When night began to fall, people flocked to the streets, set off firecrackers and fireworks, and men and women danced until midnight. At this time, every household throws the broken bottles, pots, pans, flowerpots and bathtubs out of the window, thinking that this can get rid of troubles and bad luck, to show good luck, to bid farewell to the old and welcome the new. In addition, on New Year's Day, every household lights a fire day and night, so everything went smoothly in the past year.

Zanzibar Island, Tanzania-Exorcism and Blessing Tanzania is one of the least developed countries in the world announced by the United Nations. The economy is dominated by agriculture, and food is basically self-sufficient. Industrial production technology is low, and daily consumer goods need to be imported. On New Year's Eve in Tanzania, every Swahili household along the coast will explode popcorn with charcoal and scatter it in every corner of objects to drive away demons and pray for happiness. Cook with corn and kidney beans, put them in a bowl and put them in front of the door for passers-by to eat casually. On New Year's Day, people immediately crowed, and the girls wore colorful skirts and sang folk songs from door to door. After breakfast, drums and music sounded, and men, women and children flocked to the beach to take a bath to show that they would wash away the filth and welcome the New Year healthily and happily. Ethiopia, aksum, Ethiopia-Burning bonfires to celebrate the harvest Ethiopia is a country in northeast Africa. Their New Year is in September 1 1 or 12 every year. This is the season when the rainy season is coming to an end and the harvest is about to begin. On New Year's Eve, people dressed in bright holiday costumes, each holding a bundle of dry wood, happily gathered in the square to light a bonfire. Everyone sang and danced around the bonfire to celebrate the New Year. In rural areas, every festival, men and women should wear national costumes made of hand-woven soft white cloth and go door-to-door to congratulate them to welcome the annual harvest season. Boracay, Philippines-In memory of this national hero, the Philippines in the western Pacific Ocean is a multi-ethnic archipelago country in Southeast Asia. Filipinos traditionally celebrate the New Year by setting off firecrackers, blowing horns and wearing colorful hats. How does the Philippines contend with national heroes? The date of Rizal's death-65438+February 30th of Gregorian calendar is "New Year's Day". On New Year's Day, people set up colorful archways with evergreen trees all over the market to form a band to March along the street. Colorful yangko teams danced in the sound of gongs and drums, and firecrackers were heard endlessly, showing a lively and festive atmosphere. Every household entertains guests with refreshments, fruits and melon seeds. Various festivals will last for a week. Victoria Government Building, Canada-Building snow walls to resist demons is one of the largest and most important diamond producers in the world. Thanks to rich natural resources and highly developed science and technology, it has become one of the countries with the highest quality of life, the richest society and the most developed economy in the world. Canadians think snow is a symbol of good luck. When the new year comes, instead of cleaning up the snow around the house, pile it around the house and build a snow wall. They think that this kind of snow wall can prevent the invasion of monsters and demons, and at the same time bring happiness and joy. Britain: On the day before New Year's Day, every household should have wine in the bottle and meat in the cupboard. The British believe that if there is no wine and meat left over, they will be poor in the coming year. In addition, the custom of "digging wells" in the New Year is also very popular in Britain. People strive to be the first person to draw water, thinking that the first person to draw water is a happy person, and the water obtained from it is auspicious. On New Year's Eve, English people often go out to visit with cakes and wine. They went straight to their relatives and friends' houses without knocking. According to British custom, after the 1001 night of New Year's Eve, the first person who steps into the house indicates the luck of the new year. If the first guest is a man with dark hair, or a happy, happy and rich person, the host will be very lucky all the year round. If the first guest is a woman with light yellow hair, or a sad, poor and unfortunate person, then the host will be unlucky and will encounter difficulties and disasters in the new year. People who visit relatives and friends' homes on New Year's Eve should first stir the fire in the fireplace and wish the host "open the door" before speaking. In some parts of central England, when people go out on New Year's morning, whether they are familiar or unfamiliar, they will give each other copper coins. They think that this will not only make each other rich for a year, but also bring them good luck.

India: New Year's Day in India is called "Crying New Year's Day" and "Fasting New Year's Day". On the first day of the new year, no one is allowed to be angry with others, let alone lose his temper. In some places, instead of celebrating China New Year, they hugged each other and cried. They think that at the beginning of New Year's Day, the years fly by-life is too short, and they cry to express their sighs. In some areas, people welcome the New Year by fasting for one day and one night, from the early morning of New Year's Day to midnight.

Mongolia: When the New Year comes, Mongolian old people will dress up as shepherds, wear fur coats and fur hats, and whip in their hands to show their good wishes of exorcism.

Brazil: Brazilians hold torches high on New Year's Day and go climbing in groups. People are scrambling to find the golden birch tree that symbolizes happiness. Only those who are fearless can find this rare fruit. They call it "seeking happiness". There is a unique custom in rural Brazil-pulling each other's ears. When people meet in the New Year, they must grab each other's ears to express their blessings.

Pakistan: On New Year's Day, people in Pakistan ran out with red powder in their hands, met their relatives and friends, thanked them for their new happiness, and painted red powder on their foreheads to show their good luck in celebrating the New Year.

Afghanistan: Residents in northern Afghanistan hold fierce sheep-grabbing competitions every New Year's Day to celebrate. The two teams of riders competed for their prey, and the game was fierce and festive.

Argentina: Argentines believe that water is the most sacred. Every New Year's Day, every family, old and young, flock to the river for a "New Year bath" to wash away all the filth on their bodies.

Mexico: People in some parts of Mexico are forbidden to laugh when the New Year comes. They are forbidden to laugh in the last 5 days of a year, 20 days of a month and 18 months of a year.

Bulgaria: Whoever sneezes at New Year's Day dinner will surely bring happiness to the whole family. The master promised to give him his first sheep, cow or pony, wishing his family happiness.

Paraguay: The Bala people designate the last five days of each year as the "Cold Food Festival". During these five days, from the head of state to the ordinary people, no fireworks can be set off, only cold food can be eaten, and it is not until New Year's Day that a fire can be made to cook and celebrate the festival.