New Year's Day in Poland
New Year is one of the most important holidays celebrated all over the world, marking the beginning of a new calendar year.
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History
The celebration dates back to ancient Rome, when Julius Caesar introduced the Julian calendar and set January 1st as the beginning of the year. In Poland, the tradition became firmly rooted after the adoption of Christianity and the Gregorian calendar.
Traditions
In Poland, New Year’s Day is often a time of rest following New Year’s Eve festivities. Families gather for breakfast and exchange best wishes. A common belief holds that the way one spends the first day of the year will set the tone for the rest of it.
Contemporary celebrations
The day is a public holiday. Many cities organize public concerts and fireworks displays. In the Catholic Church, January 1st is also observed as the World Day of Peace.
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Holiday Patterns in Poland
- This country has 13 public holidays each year.
- 4 holidays are movable (date changes each year).
- 4 holiday(s) fall on Sundays.
- 20 holiday(s) are unique to this country.
- The longest stretch without a holiday is 78 days.
- Most holidays fall in: December.