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Sint Sylvester Vooranvond or Saint Sylvester Eve is the New Year's Eve in Belgium. On the New Year's Eve the people in Belgium throw New Year parties. In order to absent relatives and friends at midnight of the New Year's Eve the people in Belgium kiss, exchange good luck greetings and drink toasts. The people in Belgium throng to the cities, cafes and restaurants to bid farewell to the old year and greet the New Year with fun and fervor.
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In Belgium the New Year's Day is called Nieuwjaarsdag. The natives of Belgium regard the New Year to be the perfect time to celebrate and have fun. The children save money for the New Year to buy decorated paper.
The children for writing holiday greetings to parents and godparents use this decorated paper. On New Year's morning the children get very excited and read what they had written for their parents and godparents.
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The farmers in Belgium wish their animals on New Year and bless them. Although the traditions and customs are different in various countries but the spirit of celebrating the New Year is the same throughout. Wishing peace to friends and family are a part of the New Year customs in Belgium. Feasting, partying dancing and music form a crucial part of the New Year customs in Belgium.
The preparations for the New Year in Belgium begin a few days ahead of New Year. Exchanging gifts on New Year form an important part of the celebrations. The people in Belgium feel happy in doing so and wish for the coming year to be full of joy and surprises.
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