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Masks, Murano glass and mayhem in St. Mark’s Square that’s how people start their New Year in Venice. People gather at the historic piazza and wait eagerly for the clock to strike 12 at midnight. Marked by ringing of the bell of St. Mark’s campanile, comes the New Year. All this followed by a huge display of fireworks and people greeting each other and you have the fun filled New Year in Venice in front of you on the much-awaited night of the year.

New Years Day is not less exciting with around forty people taking the New Year’s dip on the Lido island in the festival called “Auguri di Capodanno sulla spiaggia del Lido di Venezia”. This famous festival takes place at the Blue Moon Beach and begins at 11.30 am with a large dose of music been played to welcome one and all. All this and much more await to be explored and enjoyed during the New Year in Venice.

So, next time you go on Tours to Venice, when the New Year is approaching, make sure to be a part of New Year in Venice.

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Come and celebrate “La Festa di San Silvestro”, or the New Year’s Eve in Rome this winter. Formerly, New Year in Rome meant time to fast and eat only traditional food like fish and pasta. But times do change and so did the New Year in Rome. Now New Year in Rome means time to dance, eat, drink and party hard with the loved ones around. Filling the sky with different colors, countless fireworks are worth watching during the New Year in Rome.

What makes New Year in Rome remarkable is the coming of people together be it on streets or at home, or in clubs to celebrate the entry of New Year. Classical music concerts outdoors on the square in front of the Quirinale is an added attraction of the New Year in Rome. Attended by the Italian President and other most important personalities of the Italian government, the music concert is an event to go for during the New Year in Rome.

So, next time you go on Tours to Rome, when the New Year is approaching, make sure to be a part of the New Year in Rome.
 

New Year in Italy is certainly a moment worthy of living and cherishing during New Year Tours to Italy. An aura of jollity and festivity roll up the entire country giving its people a sensation of gaiety and strong expectations for the beginning of the New Year, that’s what the New Year in Italy are all about. So, come join in the New Year in Italy and have an experience of many lifetimes.

Be it Venice, Rome, Florence, Naples or any other Italian city, New Year in Italy has that special charm that won’t fail to enchant you during your New Year Tours to Italy. Watch out and be careful while celebrating the New Year in Italy, as the old custom of throwing your old stuff out of the window is followed till date in Italy. Symbolizing your readiness to accept the New Year, this custom though seem to be funny but is believed in by many Italians. Oh, one more thing, don’t forget to wear your red underwear to ring in “La Fiesta di San Silvestro” or the New Year’s Eve in Italy!

So, next time you go on Tours to Italy, when the New Year is approaching, make it a point to participate in the New Year in Italy.

Come 31st December and Scotland is all ready to celebrate “Hogmanay”, the other name for New Year in Scotland. Known, as Scotland’s biggest and noisiest event, Hogmanay is celebrated with full jest and enthusiasm in Edinburgh. Hogmanay starts just after the Boxing Day on December 26th.
Hogmanay or the New Year in Scotland were introduced to the Scots by the invading Vikings in 8th and 9th century. Cleansing the house, taking out ashes from the fire and clearing all debts are some traditions that are counted as part and parcel of New Year in Scotland. One of the most spectacular customs that can be seen during New Year in Scotland is the swinging of giant fireballs on long metal poles.

Other popular tradition that is being practiced by many in Scotland during New Year is the ritual of “First footing”. It’s believed that the first person over the threshold on the New Year’s Day, i.e., on January 1st will dictate the luck brought to the particular house in the New Year. All this and more can be seen and enjoyed during the New Year in Scotland.

Party and Parade are the two things that come in to mind when thinking of New Year in London. With thousands of people gathering and feasting and waiting eagerly for the New Year to come, Trafalgar Square is considered as the hub of New Year celebrations in London.
If you are a true party animal, then London is the place to celebrate the New Year’s Eve with friends and loved ones. Having some of the world-class bars and clubs, London is no wonder the best city to be on the New Year’s Eve. We, at Travour are here to enlighten you with the information about some of the most popular clubs and bars of London.

Enjoy the Chinese New Year in London, with the traditional dragon dancing, music and entertainment at London’s very own Chinatown. Last but not the least, how can one forget the famous London New Year Parade? Participated by more than 10,000 musicians, dancers, clowns and acrobats, the London New Year Parade is a unique way to welcome the New Year and bid farewell to the old one.

Britain has its own way to welcome the New Year, with different countries and cities celebrating it in a unique way but the spirit to celebrate the New Year is the same all over Britain. New Year in Britain are often marked with parties be it at home or with friends in a club or pub. With festivities at their best till the clock strikes 12 at midnight, New Year in Britain is a time to drink, eat and dance.
When talking about the New Year in Britain, one can’t forget telling about the traditional custom of “First Footers” on the New Year’s Day. It’s believed that the first person over the threshold on the New Year’s Day, i.e., on January 1st will dictate the luck brought to the particular house in the New Year. This tradition is mainly followed in Scotland and Northern Ireland with the first footers bringing in a piece of coal, bread and whisky while crossing the threshold

Usher in the New Year in style by participating in the New Year in Madrid. If day is meant for exploring cultural sights and picnicking then the night is reserved for a round of hula gula with all your loved ones around. New Year in Madrid begin with the ringing of the bells at the midnight, as soon as the clock strikes 12. People gather at the Puerta del Sol Square in Madrid and wait for the bell to ring and mark the entry of the New Year. Those who can’t go to the square are all sticked to their television sets, as this event is screened all over the country.

The 12 Grape eating custom is what makes New Year in Madrid unique. People keep 12 grapes ready and as soon as the clock strikes 12 at the midnight, they eat the 12 grapes symbolizing the 12 months of the year. Come and Experience the festive New Year atmosphere, the roasting chestnuts and the cozy charm of the capital’s top restaurants in the New Year in Madrid this winter.

So, next time you go on Tours to Madrid, when the New Year is approaching, make sure to be a part of the New Year in Madrid.

Ring in the New Year in style by participating in the New Year in Barcelona. Come be a part of the traditional 12 grapes eating tradition in Barcelona on the New Year’s Eve. Party, dance, music, drinking, feasting and much more can be enjoyed in the New Year in Barcelona. We, at Travour, are here to enlighten you with all kinds of New Year in Barcelona.

From rock band performances to salsa, from ballroom dance to gourmet delights, you are in for countless surprises during the New Year in Barcelona. New Year in Barcelona last for as long as a week with an aura of jollity and festivity all around. The arrival of Magos who distribute candies to all in “The Procession of the Three Kings” is also part of the New Year in Barcelona. Bottle rockets and other aerial fireworks are being shot off all over the city as part of the New Year in Barcelona.

So, next time you go on Tours to Barcelona, when the New Year is approaching, make sure to be a part of New Year in Barcelona.

Having a unique touch and style, New Year in Spain are worth seeing. Spanish people celebrate the New Year’s Eve with a traditional custom. The 12 Grape eating custom is what makes New Year celebrations in Spain unique. People keep 12 grapes ready and as soon as the clock strikes 12 at the midnight, they eat the 12 grapes symbolizing the 12 months of the year. This tradition was started by the king of Spain ages back, when he gave grapes to everybody to eat on the New Year’s Eve and till date it’s followed with full jest and enthusiasm by the Spanish people.

New Year in Spain is celebrated with the ringing of the bells at the midnight, as soon as the clock strikes 12. People gather at the Puerta del Sol Square in Madrid and wait the bell to ring and mark the entry of the New Year. Those who can’t go to the square are all sticked to their television sets, as this event is screened all over the country. New Year in Spain is one of the best times to explore Spain’s nightlife. With the country dipped in true festive mood and decorations all around, New Year in Spain won’t fail to enchant you during your Tours to Spain, in case you plan them in the New Year time.

Cannes is a beautiful French city having a lot to offer you round the year and it is sheer delight to witness the New Year in Cannes. With the city been lit up by the holiday spirit, bustling shops and festivity all around, New Year in Cannes are worth watching. Come enjoy the dawning of the New Year cruising aboard one of the luxurious New Year Cannes Cruises. No matter what your interests are New Year in Cannes are always geared up to offer you a memorable New Years Eve.
Right from shops, streets and houses, New Year Decorations are put up everywhere in Cannes to welcome the New Year and bid adieu to the old one. Wishes are exchanged between friends and family. Cards, cakes and many other delicacies mark the celebrations in France. France-themed New Year’s Eve parties with an aura of jollity and festivity are all part and parcel of the New Year in Cannes.

So, next time you go on Tours to Cannes, when the New Year is approaching, make it a point to be a part of New Year in Cannes.