Georgians set decorative tree ablaze to usher in hope for new year | REUTERS

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In Georgia, residents bid farewell to the old year by burning the ‘chichilaki,’ a traditional walnut or hazelnut tree symbolizing Saint Basil’s beard. This ritual marks the start of a new year filled with hope, prosperity, and renewal.

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