New Year’s Day is a family holiday for many Russians. Dinner usually starts late on December 31. Traditional meals include Russian salad, herring and sparkling wine. A pre-recorded address by the country’s president appears on TV, listing the achievements of the past year, at 11.55pm (23...
The oldest traditional custom during the Spring Festival is to have the New Years Eve dinner. This years New Years Eve dinner was eaten by my grandfather, grandmother, my whole family, and uncles family. I remember at 6 pm on New Years Eve, we took a car to the Kingston Hotel. The h...
Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, is steeped in rich traditions that date back thousands of years. Each year is symbolised by a different animal from the Chinese zodiac, and 2025 marks the Year of the Snake. This creature is often associated with wisdom, adaptability and tran...
This traditional New Year's Day dish is said to ring in good luck. It's a Southern dish made with black-eyed peas, smoked ham hocks, jalapeño and garlic. Get the Hoppin' John recipe. Mike Garten 8 Beef Wellington This impressive dish is filled with flavor thanks to prosciutto, dry...
Consuming porridge for breakfast on New Year’s Day is considered taboo, as it symbolizes poverty. Historically, porridge was often regarded as a staple food for the impoverished, and only those unable to afford more expensive meals would eat it. Eating porridge during the new year indicates a...
marks the start of the carnival period, which features celebratory events like balls and parties. A fun tradition that has been popular for centuries is thekulig(sleigh rides). Many people in Poland celebrate New Year’s Day with dances, concerts, and meals featuring traditional Polish dishes in...
Ozoni (お雑煮) is a mochi soup that we eat along withOsechi Ryori(traditional dishes) on New Year’s Day in Japan. The preparation for ozoni varies both by household and region. MY OTHER RECIPES I’ve shared theKansai (western Japan) style Ozonirecipe before, so this year I’m sharing...
You don't have to stay up all night to ring in the new year — join Bianca for a noon years party, where you can celebrate the ball drop with the whole fam a little early. Countdown until noon and enjoy a balloon drop, music, dancing and activities to keep the kiddos entertained. ...
With over 90 years of history,The Peninsula Hong Kongis renowned for celebrating life’s finest pleasures. Ushering in the Year of the Snake, the hotel’s one-MICHELIN-Starred Cantonese restaurantSpring Moonwill present a selection of traditional puddings. Highlights incl...
Kuromame literally means “black bean (黒豆)” in Japanese, and it is often served on New Year’s Day as a part of Osechi Ryori. The shiny black beans make a beautiful contrast to the red lacquer jubako container, which holds all different kinds of colorful traditional meals. Eating kuro...