nye

Meanings

• Noun

  A Danish New Year's Eve tradition, where unmarried women place new pots or pans outside their homes to be filled with water. The belief is that the water will turn into wine if they are to be married in the coming year.

  - "During nye, Danish women place their pots outside their homes."
  - "The tradition of nye dates back to the Viking times."

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Variants

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Edgar Wilson Nye , Nye

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old Norse word 'niðr', meaning 'down' or 'low'. The tradition may have originated from the belief that the spirits of the old year descend to the earth during nye.

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Trivia

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1. The tradition of placing pots outside homes during nye is also known as 'kammerjomfruernes nat' or 'maids' night' in Danish.

2. In some regions of Denmark, it is believed that the spirits of the old year will visit the pots during nye and bless them with good fortune for the coming year.

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Related Concepts

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1. New Year's Eve: A time for reflection, celebration, and the setting of new goals for the coming year.

2. Danish folklore: A rich collection of myths, legends, and traditions unique to Denmark.

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Culture

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Nye is a significant cultural tradition in Denmark and is celebrated on New Year's Eve. The tradition is believed to date back to the Viking times and is an integral part of Danish folklore.

How to Memorize "nye"

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'nye' as 'New Year's Eve' in Denmark.

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