"Silvester" is what the New Year's Eve is called in Germany. It's named so because 31st December is the feast day of Saint Sylvester, a pope who lived in the fourth century. New Year celebrations in Germany is all about dancing, singing, drinking and getting merry. Celebrating New Year's Eve is a traditional event in Germany. Many Germans prefer celebrating their New Year's Eve with their friends and loved ones. Playing games that are meant to foretell what the year has in store for everybody is also a part of the New Year in Germany. A popular practice that the Germans indulge in is dropping molten lead in to cold water and predicting the future according to the shape it takes in the cold water. As soon as the clock strikes 12'O clock, everybody is seen hugging and wishing each other Happy New Year. Splashing of champagne, burning fireworks and partying hard are the things Germans usually do to celebrate New Year's Eve in Germany. So, next time you go for Tours to Germany, try planning it when the New Year is approaching and have a gala time celebrating New Year with the Germans. Visit the links below to know about New Year in different cities of Germany: New Year in Germany  » Berlin  » Frankfurt  » Hamburg  » Munich Wishing you a very happy and prosperous New Year, Travour offers you New Year Tours around the world along with online information on New Year in Germany.