In symbolism of the dying old year, all fires were put out, and the new year was inaugurated with sacred bonfires from which all members of the community rekindled their hearths.
Simbolizējot vecā gada nomiršanu, tika nodzēstas visas ugunis, un jaunais gads tika ievadīts ar svēto ugunskuru iekuršanu, no kuriem visi kopienas locekļi atkal aizdedza savus pavardus.