New Year Holiday in Serbia
New Year's Day is one of the most important holidays celebrated around the world, marking the beginning of a new calendar year. In Serbia, it is celebrated with family and friends, with parties and fireworks.
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History
The holiday dates back to ancient times, when Emperor Julius Caesar introduced the Julian calendar in Rome and established January 1st as the beginning of the year. It became popular in Poland with Christianization and the introduction of the Gregorian calendar.
Traditions
In Serbia, New Year's Day is celebrated with great pomp on January 1st – families and friends gather around the table, exchange best wishes, and enjoy music. The next day, January 2nd, is usually a more peaceful day – a time for relaxation after a night of partying and further gatherings with loved ones. Many homes also cultivate customs that bring good luck in the coming year.
Contemporary Celebrations
Today, in Serbia, New Year's Day is celebrated with great pomp on January 1st, with music, dancing, and fireworks, both in homes and on city streets, especially in Belgrade. January 2nd is a quieter day, spent primarily with family or friends, often with traditional meals and further social gatherings. Both days combine modern forms of entertainment with the preservation of family traditions.
Holiday Patterns in Serbia
- This country has 19 public holidays each year.
- 9 holidays are movable (date changes each year).
- 2 holiday(s) fall on Sundays.
- 14 holiday(s) are unique to this country.
- The longest stretch without a holiday is 739156 days.
- Most holidays fall in: April.