New Year's Eve: when history opens champagne and we plan 🥂

New Year's Eve is not only the last day of the year, but a real historical "finale". It was named after Pope St. Sylvester , who died in the fourth century, on December 31 to be exact. This is how this day became the farewell of the year. The roots of the celebration go back to the Roman Saturnalia (17 December was the day of Saturnalia (Saturnalia) according to the Roman calendar, i.e. the feast of the god Saturn. It is one of the largest and most joyful festivals of the ancient Roman Empire, which was held in honor of the god Saturn. The holiday became longer and longer over time and lasted until at least December 21 (possibly 24). In imperial Rome, the winter solstice was celebrated on the winter solstice with the feasts of Saturn, Mithras (25 December) and Janus (1 January) almost simultaneously. Source: MNL Fejér County Archives 16.12.2022.) where revelry, eating and drinking, and letting go of the old year were already taken seriously. This good custom then travelled around Europe in Christian guise, and let's face it: it hasn't gone out of fashion since then.

The start of the New Year on January 1 was not always so self-evident either. With the introduction of the Gregorian calendar, Pope Pius XII. It became official following the decision of Pope Innocent in 1691, before which the New Year sometimes moved and sometimes around Christmas. Julius Caesar tried to put things right with the Julian calendar as early as 46 BC, but the history of calendar reforms is at least as adventurous as a New Year's Eve night.

Historical roots: a little bit of the past to make the future a better start

New Year's Eve was originally the vigil of Pope St. Sylvester, the eve of the New Year, who led the church during the reign of Emperor Constantine. In the Middle Ages, January 1 gradually became the beginning of the year throughout Europe, while Christian traditions were neatly mixed with pagan elements: fireworks to ward off evil, lentils in the hope of abundance on a safe basis.

Traditions and superstitions: because a little luck never hurts

In Hungary, New Year's Eve is unimaginable without a countdown, champagne toasts and cheerful fun. The lowering of the sphere in New York's Times Square is an iconic event worldwide, and in Transylvania, the announcement of the old year sets the tone for the holiday. According to superstitions, on January 1, it is important who enters the door first (the man brings good luck), it is not advisable to take out the garbage (so that luck does not leave), and it is better not to lie down all day, because who would want to be sick all year round?

New Year, New Momentum: Focus on Health and Longevity

The first day of the New Year is ideal for resolutions, especially if the goal is to live a long, healthy life. A light morning walk or yoga in just 30 minutes is good for circulation and reduces inflammation. A nutrient-dense breakfast, such as porridge with berries and nuts, will help you bounce back after the festive excesses.

Sport and longevity: not a vow, but a way of life

150 minutes of aerobic exercise a week, supplemented with strength training, is already a serious investment in health. The longevity approach includes, among other things, 7-9 hours of sleep, adequate fluid intake and even intermittent fasting – wisely, gradually.

January 1, when luck and consciousness are on the same plate

Appetizers:

Lentil salad with quinoa, spinach and pomegranate – abundance, fiber and lightness in one. Sauerkraut with yogurt and apples: probiotics for intestinal flora, freshness for the New Year.

Main dishes: 

Roast turkey or lean pork chop with root vegetables – in advance, like a pig, but consciously. Stuffed kale with mushrooms and brown rice: green leaves, fiber, antioxidants.

Desserts and drinks:

Poppy seed porridge with berries, fruit salad with nuts (yes, don't miss the 12 grapes!), non-alcoholic champagne or ginger water – because hydration is also a holiday.

This menu not only promises good luck, but also helps you start a sustainable, healthy routine without overeating.

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