It’s the most wonderful time of the year! 2023 is almost over, and not a moment too soon. Everyone is getting ready for these days, some are sewing a new dress, some are making a new wish list and some are looking for a new location to make this day special, but when it comes to New Year’s Eve, there’s no better way to kick off another trip, than by throwing an awesome party.
Wondering where to spend the main holiday of the year? In this article we are going to convince you that Georgia is one of the best options:
1. New year decorations in Tbilisi
New Year’s Eve is a noteworthy occasion all around the world, and Tbilisi is no exception. The streets decked with glitter lighting are the most festive. Tbilisi is aglow with colorful lights, and a nighttime stroll across the city will immerse you in the dreamlike aura of the forthcoming festivities.
Every area celebrates the New Year in its own unique style. On this auspicious day, there are numerous activities. In Tbilisi, various outdoor concerts are hosted in the center, and everyone is invited to attend and have a bottle of wine. Georgian bazaars and streets are vibrant and colorful.
2. Georgian feast
Each family’s great planning for the New Year begins a few days early. That is why the New Year’s table in Georgia has its distinct charm and flavor.
On New Year’s Eve, there are certain meals that everyone should try. If you chance to be in Georgia or want to commemorate this important event like a true Georgian, then these top five delicacies should undoubtedly be on your supra (feast): Satsivi (a thick walnut paste served cold), Gozinaki (a traditional Georgian confection made of caramelized nuts fried in honey), Eggplant with walnuts, Khachapuri (cheese-filled bread), Churchkhela (a traditional Georgian dessert made of caramelized nuts fried in honey), Churchkhela (a traditional Georgian dessert made of caramelized nuts fried in honey), Churchkhe (Traditional sweet).
3. New Year traditions
There is a lot of fascinating information about New Year’s customs in Georgia. Even the local Santa Claus, “Tovlis Babua,” is different from the normal one, wearing a snow-white “Nabadi” instead of a red-white one (Georgian burka ). Furthermore, the first visitor to pass a threshold in the new year “Mekvle” might bring gladness or failure. You will be able to adorn “Chichilaki” – a little Christmas tree made from a hazel branch – in addition to the typical Christmas tree in Georgia.
4. Merge your winter holidays
Georgia is the greatest destination to blend New Year’s festivities with extreme rest and enjoy your favorite winter sports. It offers a wide range of winter activities.
Tbilisi’s museums, medieval spas, and modern bars may all be explored. Batumi – hot sand coffee, winter sea, and snow-capped mountains. Svaneti – historic castles, hidden riches from invaders, and stunning scenery Kakheti has monasteries, wine cellars, and wellness hotels.
You may have a wonderful experience at one of the high-end ski resorts while admiring the spectacular snowy scenery. Gudauri, Bakuriani, Mestia, Goderdzi, or Tetnuldi are notable ski resorts in Georgia where you may celebrate the New Year with your loved ones.
5. We celebrate it twice !
Because Georgia is positioned between Europe and Asia, the combination of influences from both continents has resulted in distinct local traditions and rituals that are unlike anything else: for example, Georgians celebrate New Year twice.
The first New Year’s celebration takes place on January 1st. Only two weeks later, still in the New Year spirit, we celebrate Old New Year on January 14th.
