New Years Eve was very loud with fireworks consistently being set off from about 4pm to well after midnight. We could hear people shouting and celebrating. Both of our neighbors had parties and we could the American music coming from inside of their homes. At midnight the sky lit up with a terrific display of fireworks, from all directions.
Traditional Hungarian New Years customs include the following:
Burning a straw man will do away with all things bad from the previous year
Do not sew or do laundry on New Years Day it's bad luck
Wash your face with cold water in the morning for health all year
Kiss your significant other at midnight
These are just a few of the traditions...Hungarians definitely know how to celebrate the New Year!
