Residents of the CIS countries are connected not only by a long-term common history, but also by traditions associated with the celebration of the New Year.
The first thing that comes to mind is to write a wish on a piece of paper, burn it, and add the ashes to a glass of champagne and drink it. You have to do it in a minute.
There is also a leisurely option, it is suitable for those who have many desires. On 12 sheets of paper, write 12 wishes, respectively, fold and put them under the pillow. In the morning, you need to pull out only one leaf - this will be the very desire that is destined to come true in the New Year.
You can try on December 31 to make a wish under a burning Bengal fire. To do this, you need to light it from a candle and repeat the desire to yourself while the light is burning. You should save the burnt sparkler until the wish comes true.
In some Commonwealth countries, it is believed that any toast raised at the table will surely come true. Therefore, be sure to raise your glasses to health and happiness during the celebration.
You can experiment with the traditions of making wishes, for this follow the link and find out how people make wishes in European countries.
