Through this activity, they hope for good catch of fish for this year. The old Germanic peoples believe that ogres visit villages on New Year's day. Young men display their huts and make a procession. They hope for good marriages and being rich. When people of Bulgaria greet the New Year, Kukeri Masked Festivals are held various places.
People disguise as splits of nature and visit the villages to pray for good harvest.
Young girls as fairies follow them. The winter of Russia is very cold, below -20 centigrade but people make bonfires and dance to invite Springs. The New Year's Day of Iran is around March 21. Iranian people display mirrors at the guest rooms. In front of mirrors, they offer grain, yogurt, garlic, eggs, and wheats.