The brightest festivities take place, of course, in one of the most important cities of Turkey Istanbul, as well as on the Turkish Riviera. The fact is that the impressive territory of Istanbul is inhabited by an impressive number of Eastern Christians, and the coast of the Mediterranean Sea is filled with tourists from all over the world on holidays. Of course, both the capital Ankara and other large megacities also do not remain without New Year’s celebrations, but they celebrate here with less scope and pathos. Turks residing in the provinces are more likely to believe the lunar calendar and celebrate the New Year with an annual change of date.
New Year in Turkish sounds like Yılbaşı. In Turkey, there is own Grandfather Frost, which bears the name of Noel Baba (Noel Baba), which means “Saint Nicholas” in Europe. Turks always cover a rich table with meals, where you can increasingly see a stuffed turkey (also a tribute to European traditions).
Istanbul hotels and hotels throughout the New Year holidays provide their guests with a wide range of spa treatments, professional masseurs, swimming in warm indoor pools. A festive night in such institutions cannot do without a special dinner for tourists and a fun concert program.
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The New Year was celebrated by the Turks, as a rule, with the family, neighbors, and friends. In the recent past, on New Year’s Eve, relatives or neighbors gathered at one table to play various Turkish traditional games, such as tombala, kizmabirader, iskambil, ok, and others.
Over time, the celebration of the new year has changed now the Turkish people prefer to visit restaurants and clubs, stroll through the streets and squares. Many people prefer to stay at home this night, inviting guests. Prepare traditional dishes to decorate the table.
Turks, in addition to the usual and standard gifts, very often give each other in the new year lottery tickets (pyango). The fact is that every year on this day an interesting national rally is held on the territory of the country, the winner of which may well become a happy owner of a round amount.
