Tonight is Serbian New Years; actually it is New Years for anyone that follows the Julian calendar (Ukrainians, Russians, Bulgarians and most Slavic Eastern European Countries). This New Years is sometimes referred to as The Old New Years. The Julian calendar was introduced in 45 BC by Julius Caesar, it was the only calendar used until the 1500 when some countries started using the Gregorian calendar which we use today.
I can’t speak for other religions or cultures but in the Serbian culture, Dec 31 is party time and Jan 13 is a time for friends and family and to remember our roots and continue to hold them dear. Many people will stay home with friends and family and have food and drink. Here in Canada, especially in big metropolitan cities such as Toronto there will be parties for the younger crowds at Serbian clubs/bars.
So to anyone celebrating tonight I wish you a Sretna Nova Godina! (Happy New Years)!
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