It has nothing to do with Christmas with which it is sometimes confused. This holiday starts in the afternoon of December 31 and continues until the end of January 1. People start sending greeting cards for the coming of the new year from a few weeks before.
Some people send greetings by telephone only.
Buying small gifts for family and friends is also becoming common. Some people prefer traveling, going to resorts to ski or to places of entertainment on the New Year's Eve. National holidays From the nationalistic point of view, these are important days because they give people the opportunity to feel and exhibit national unity. On these days all ceremonial activities are carried out by official institutions like schools, state organizations or military forces, and people join these activities. Preparations in schools or military places start from a few weeks before with rehearsals for performances.