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New Year’s Eve in Poland is also known by the name of Sylvester or Sylwester. New Year’s Eve in Poland is a colorful affair with parties. Polish people are universally known for their fun loving and easy going nature. They love socializing. So they love to spend New Year’s Eve in open air atmosphere.
The Market Square at Wroclaw stages a spectacular New Year celebration. The most vibrant city of Poland gets livened up with DJ music, splendid display of lights and fireworks. The town people as well as Poland visitors gather in large numbers at Market Square. The same is the situation in Krakow where rock concerts by famous Polish artists dominate the New Year festive mood. Fireworks light up the sky at the stroke of the midnight. St. Mary’s Cathedral’s bells ring in the New Year.
New Year’s Eve in Krakow is in the midst of snow and biting December cold. But you can welcome New Year in a more warm and indoor environment. New Year’s Eve in Poland can be enjoyed in a restaurant and bar of your choice. Such a setup is preferred by couples who celebrate New Year with a special midnight kiss. Polish are hard drinkers. New Year’s Eve celebration in Poland is never complete without a sip of favorite cocktail or a glass of champagne.
The Polish have the unique tradition to name each day in the calendar year according to saint names; these days are dedicated to the devotion of these saints. The last day of the year is named after saint Sylvester, the Roman bishop who died in 335. On Sylwester Eve indoor parties and outdoor celebrations are of equal significance and enjoyment. It all depends on your desire and liking.
One popular activity of the students of Poland is to spend New Years’ Eve in mountains or in shed of the shepherds. Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Market Square is a recent addition to the formal tradition of indoor parties and balls. Outdoor carnival is perhaps the most enjoyable aspect of New Year in Poland. The carnival spirit does not end with the beginning of a new year; it continues till Ash Wednesday.
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