The start of a new year is an excellent time to take stock of one’s life. Contemplate yours over a sweet treat from Wockenfuss!
Many people are looking to the start of 2023 with hope and optimism, especially after the whirlwind of changes and challenges that have come over the last few years. The start of a new year is an excellent time to take stock of one’s life, make resolutions to better oneself and one’s community, and celebrate the beginning of a new chapter. What better way to ring in the new year than with a sweet treat from Wockenfuss?
Celebrating the New Year Around the World
While most of the world follows the Gregorian calendar in which January first is the first day of the year, there are notable examples of new year celebrations that take place before or after January first. Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, takes place in the autumn and lasts for two days, which are dictated by the Hebrew calendar. In places that follow the Chinese lunisolar like China, Vietnam, and Korea, the first day of the new year is dependent on the phase of the moon.
Explore New Year’s Candy Traditions
Cultures across the globe have unique traditions when it comes to New Year’s Day, many of which are rooted in superstition and folktales. Marzipan sweets are popular throughout the Middle East, Asia, and Europe, but Germany’s Glücksschweine take the cake. These pig-shaped marzipan sculptures are meant to symbolize good fortune in the new year. In Italy and the Philippines, round foods like lentils and fruit represent coins, abundance, and prosperity. Japanese toshikoshi soba, a dish made of long buckwheat noodles, symbolizes resilience and long life. In many of these traditions, the shapes, flavors, and ingredients in each food represent something positive for the new year. While indulging in the sweet flavors of gourmet candy from Wockenfuss might not ensure a perfect year in 2023, it sure won’t hurt!
Wish Your Loved Ones a Sweet New Year with Gourmet Candy
New Year’s Eve is an occasion for friends and family to get together and celebrate a fresh start. Some families watch fireworks together, others watch the ball drop in Times Square. Still others strive to see each other more often throughout the new year. No matter what your family does to observe the holiday and start the year right, offer them something sweet while they enjoy each other’s company. Gourmet truffles and chocolate covered nuts make an excellent addition to any dessert table, and guests will love snacking on their favorites from Wockenfuss as they chat and make memories.
A Wide Selection of Delicious Treats from Wockenfuss Candies
Head to WockenfussCandies.com and browse our wide selection of chocolates and candies; we promise you won’t be disappointed! Wockenfuss Candies is one of the oldest candy makers in Baltimore. We opened our doors in 1915 and have proudly served the people of Baltimore ever since. If you have any questions about our wide selection of chocolates, please contact Wockenfuss Candies by calling 1-800-296-4414 or email info@Wockenfusscandies.com. When you’re not savoring our sweets, stay satisfied by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest!