New Year in Slovenia
In Slovenia, New Year's Eve is celebrated on January 1st with family and friends, with concerts and fireworks on New Year's Eve. Nowadays, it has a secular and joyful character, symbolizing the beginning of a new year with wishes for prosperity.
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History
The tradition of celebrating the New Year originates in ancient Babylon, where the beginning of the year was celebrated in spring as early as around 2000 BC. In 46 BC, Julius Caesar introduced the Julian calendar and established January 1 as the first day of the year. Over time, this custom was adopted by Christian countries, and with the introduction of the Gregorian calendar in 1582, this date became universally accepted.
Traditions
In the past, in Slovenia, the New Year was celebrated in a very traditional way, mainly with family. People gathered around a shared table, exchanged greetings, and exchanged small gifts intended to bring good luck in the coming year. In some regions, baking special New Year's cakes and singing folk songs together was an important custom.
Contemporary Celebrations
Currently, New Year's Eve in Slovenia is celebrated in a grand manner, with fireworks displays, concerts in town squares, and social gatherings. Families and friends celebrate together on New Year's Eve, and January 1st is a day off, usually spent with loved ones. New Year's greetings and gifts, especially for children, are also an important element.
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Holiday Patterns in Slovenia
- This country has 15 public holidays each year.
- 3 holidays are movable (date changes each year).
- 3 holiday(s) fall on Sundays.
- 9 holiday(s) are unique to this country.
- The longest stretch without a holiday is 77 days.
- Most holidays fall in: April.