Christmas and New Year wishes in Belarussian Wishes Belarusian people say “Vyaselykh Kalyad” wishing each other a Merry Christmas and say “Shchaslivaga Novaga goda” when wishing a Happy New Year. Happy New 2001 Year!!! Peace and love!:)

Fortune telling Traditions Fortune telling or ‘gadanie’ is very popular among young girls who are very curious to know their future. Christmas time, or the night from the 6th of January on the 7th of January to be exact, is the perfect time to tell fortunes since it’s not considered to be a sin. So