In the past, it was believed that getting up early on the last day of the year was an absolute must. In the homes of our great-grandmothers and great-grandfathers, people got out of bed at dawn to ensure their happiness and prosperity for the next twelve months.
According to , whoever was already on his feet in the morning could count on good health, positive energy and a smile of fate, while laziness heralded bad luck. So it was worth the sacrifice, but this is not the only New Year’s Eve ritual that has been forgotten today.
According to folk beliefs, getting up early on New Year’s Eve is a good omen for the future, specifically for the next 12 months.. By doing this, you could ensure your happiness for the coming year.
According to the ancestors, a person who got out of bed at dawn was supposed to be hardworking and full of energy. The universe was supposed to send her health and vitality. She woke up quickly, so there was a high probability that she would not miss the opportunities that the coming spring and summer would bring herand good events will come to her.
Today it is treated rather symbolically, but the message remains valid because an active start promotes a good attitude, and this in turn often really triggers an avalanche of positive events. After all, “God gives to those who get up in the morning.
The morning of New Year’s Eve had a special meaning because it meant readiness for changes. It was believed that sleeping for a long time, e.g. until noon on this day, will carry over to the whole year and bring bad luck to the person.
In addition to waking up early, it was recommended to air the house to get rid of anything that has not served the household members in recent months.. It was a symbolic break from the past and a sign that you were ready for new challenges.
For the same purpose on New Year’s Eve tidying up or performing other useful activities were also recommended. It was believed that it was worth going for a short walk to “welcome the new time”.
To this day, some people say that Going to bed before midnight on New Year’s Eve brings bad luck. Indeed, this is also what the ancestors believed, because this hour is the border moment of the transition from the old to the new year.
Sleeping through midnight meant “sleeping through” opportunities and opportunities in the futureand, therefore, less happiness in the coming months. So if you don’t want stagnation and stagnation, it’s better to hold off on going to bed on December 31st.
Unless you’re really, really tired. Staying up until 24:00 symbolizes readiness for changes, openness to new beginnings and courage in making decisions.
