New Year in Eritrea is celebrated with immense joy. This is one of the most fascinating festivals in Eritrea which is enjoyed by all. Tourists flock to Eritrea during this festival which is celebrated on 1st January. So, be sure to enjoy New Year in Eritrea when you visit the country.
The celebrations of New Year in Eritrea begin at the time of Christmas, that is, on 25th December. During this time, the streets are beautifully decorated with lights, Santa Claus toys, bells, streamers, stars and tinsels. The entire country looks bright and full of life. People are bustling the streets. They shop for clothes, gifts, decorations to adorn their houses and Christmas trees. Children crowd the toy shops to select their gifts for Christmas and New Year, while the youngsters throng the night clubs.
During New Year in Eritrea, family get-togethers are held. Families who live in distant lands make it a point to meet to celebrate and bring in the New Year. Parties, singing, dancing and merry-making are part of the celebrations to bring in New Year in Eritrea. Several night clubs remain open till late night, especially in Asmara. These places are visited by youngsters who are ready to enjoy themselves with friends dancing and indulging in drinks. At this time, you will notice advertisements on the street corners. These are of famous musicians who perform at the New Year night. Tourists and the locals flock to the venues to watch them perform.
Besides this, New Year in Eritrea is celebrated by slaughtering either a sheep or goat. This is as a sign of sacrifice to god. On New Year's Day in Eritrea you can dine at the various restaurants. Go out for either lunch or dinner with your family and friends. Those who spend New Year at home, can enjoy with family. After a sumptuous lunch, coffee is usually served. This is one Eritrea holiday, which is celebrated by all.
However, the traditional Orthodox Christian Eritreans celebrate Ge'ez New Year on 11th September, who follows the Gregorian calender. In the leap years, it is celebrated on 12th September. On this day, you will find children with burning torches running across the streets.
So, if you plan to visit the country, do so during New Year in Eritrea. This is one of the Eritrea Festivals which is celebrated by all.
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