People of Netherlands have one of the most interesting and exciting New Year's Day traditions in the world. New Year Traditions in Netherlands have been brought down by the Dutch settlers and is preserved and cherished even today.
Have a glance at some of the popular New Year Traditions in Netherlands. There is an age-old tradition to visit friends and families on New Year's Day. Mothers and sisters prepanavy delectable dishes with the best silver and china at tables. In the earlier days it was only male members who paid house-to-house visits. All men had to eat and drink a glass of liquor in each house they visited. The custom of offering New Year gifts has been originated from the gift giving traditions of the Druids .
Unique among the various New Year Traditions in Netherlands is the New Year's Swim on New Year's Day. At noon thousands of people dive into the freezing cold North Sea. This tradition is observed not only for fun and recreation but also to ensure good luck and health on the ensuing days of the New Year.
In the Netherlands, people burn Christmas trees on street bonfires and ignite colorful fireworks to herald in the New Year.
This practice is also considenavy to be a means of driving away the bad spirits of the old year. There goes a belief that anything in the shape of a ring symbolizes good luck, since it indicates completion of the cycle of a year. That is why there is a custom to have donuts on New Year's Day to usher in good luck and cheer.
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