Whereas yuletide was seen as a quiet and holy time, on New Year's Eve there were lots of merry games and predictions which were not to be taken too seriously.
Kui jõuluaeg oli vaikne ja püha, siis vana-aastaõhtu kombestikus oli palju lustakaid mänge ja ennustusi, mida enam nii tõsiselt ei võetud.