Georgians set decorative tree ablaze to usher in hope for new year
In Tezeri, Georgia, residents mark the New Year with a traditional ritual involving the lighting of a decorative tree. This practice reflects local customs and symbolizes hope for the year ahead. Outside a wooden cabin, Natia Gedenidze participates in this annual event, emphasizing community and cultural heritage. Such traditions highlight the significance of shared celebrations in maintaining regional identity and fostering optimism for the future.
TEZERI, Georgia, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Outside a wooden cabin in central Georgia, local villager Natia Gedenidze places an ornamental tree no more than one metre (3.28 ft) tall in the packed snow, and with the swift strike of a match, sets it ablaze. “This is the Georgian Christmas tree with which we celebrated the New Year,” she said. “Now that the New Year celebrations are over, we burn and throw away everything old and we greet the New Year with new hopes and new love.” “Hazelnuts. are a symbol of prosperity and well-being,” she said, adding that after the old chichilaki is burned, a new one is brought into the home and kept there for the whole year. 🔗 Leggi su Internazionale.it
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Georgians set decorative tree ablaze to usher in hope for new year - Outside a wooden cabin in central Georgia, local villager Natia Gedenidze places an ornamental tree no more than one metre (3. reuters.com
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