Saint Sylvester's Day, also known as Silvester or the Feast of Saint Sylvester, is the day of the feast of Pope Sylvester I, a saint who served as Pope from 314 to 335.

Dec 12, 2024 · The end of the calendar year is approaching, and you want to celebrate “Silvester” (New Year’s Eve) like the Germans do? deutschland.de explains Silvester traditions in Germany.

Jan 6, 2025 · On Dec. 31, while many people are preparing for their New Year’s Eve parties, some Roman Catholic Christians will also mark the feast day for St. Silvester. Little is known …

A Complete Guide for German LearnersIn German-speaking countries, New Year’s Eve is called Silvester, and it comes with a set of beloved, quirky, and sometimes surprising traditions that …

Dec 26, 2024 · On Dec. 31, while many people are preparing for their New Years Eve parties, some Roman Catholic Christians will also mark the feast day for St. Silvester. Little is known …

Foreign visitors are often surprised to learn that New Year’s Eve in Germany is called Silvester or Sylvester. The name comes not from the season, but from a person: Pope Sylvester I, whose …

Dec 31, 2019 · Ever wonder why New Year's Eve is called Silvester in Germany? What is Sylvester? It's all about a pope and a change in the calendar.

Dec 30, 2025 · Schon die alten Römer haben es zum Jahreswechsel krachen lassen: Der Lärm sollte als Abwehrzauber verstanden werden. Doch woher kommt der Brauch?

6 days ago · Ein Papst heilt einen Kaiser, besiegt einen Drachen – und gibt einem modernen Fest seinen Namen: Silvester.

When St. Silvester saw from far the knights come to him, he supposed they sought him for to be martyred, and began to say to his clerks that they should be firm and stable in the faith for to …