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New Year's Eve in Hamburg: Optimism and tolerance in focus!
Find out in our podcast about the meaning of New Year's Eve in Hamburg, the current mood and exciting conversations with Michel Abdollahi.
New Year's Eve in Hamburg: Optimism and tolerance in focus!
The current episode of the podcast “What is the situation?” takes a look at the upcoming New Year’s Eve. excitingly illuminated. With Michel Abdollahi, a well-known journalist and TV presenter, and Lars Meier, head of the communications agency Gute Leude Fabrik, the podcast has numerous interesting conversations about the upcoming New Year's Eve in Hamburg. Particular attention is paid to maintaining the light in the current, somewhat unsettled mood in society. Against the background of tolerance and openness, which play a central role for Abdollahi, the two also discuss the importance of optimism in these difficult times. Episode 938 was published on November 14, 2025 and is available on common platforms.
One aspect that the two men address is the already announced ZDF New Year's Eve show that Hamburg will receive this year. This is a great honor for the Hanseatic city and not only brings a breath of fresh air to national reporting, but also creates an opportunity for happy gatherings. “I think it's great that Hamburg is getting the ZDF New Year's Eve show this year,” says Abdollahi enthusiastically.
New Year's Eve and its traditions
But what exactly do we celebrate on New Year's Eve? December 31st, also known as New Year's Eve, is the celebratory farewell to the old year and the beginning of a new one. The celebrations that take place in many countries include feasts, fireworks, lavish celebrations and gatherings with friends and family. Many European countries, including Germany, practice the tradition of lead casting - a method in which molten lead is poured into water to predict the coming year.
In this country, as in other European countries, New Year's Eve not only brings colorful fireworks displays, but also small customs. In Vienna, for example, people walk around with pigs on leashes to symbolize good luck. In Germany, pumpkins and lentils are often part of the festive meal, which also symbolize prosperity in the new year.
A look beyond the borders
There are different customs around the world to celebrate New Year's Eve. In Brazil, for example, the oldest and most prestigious sporting event, the Saint Silvester Road Race, takes place on this very day. This impressively shows how New Year's Eve is not only celebrated as the turn of the year in Europe, but also has its own meaning in many cultures.
The conversations in the podcast illustrate how important it is to keep the traditions and celebrations surrounding this day alive. People are united by celebrating together and looking forward to new things. So we can only hope that this year's New Year's Eve in Hamburg will be an equally happy and unforgettable experience that will not only attract local attention, but also nationwide.
In the end it remains to be said: There is good news for all those who value the traditions surrounding December 31st. No matter whether you're watching the ZDF New Year's Eve show in Hamburg or following global customs, one thing is certain: the turn of the year is a reason to rejoice! With this in mind, we wish all readers a happy new year!