Celebrations on New Year's Day begin with fireworks, peals of bells from the Churches and cannonading from the castle's canon at "Kavos" area.

In the morning at the Church Metropolis there is a festive Doxology for the New Year in the presence of the Mayor and the authorities of the island, followed by a reception in the historic City Hall of Hydra island. At noon, Santa Claus comes to the island and welcomes his young friends by giving away gifts filled with love.

At New Year's Eve the doors of the houses stay opened for the welcoming of the visitors.  The house owner hangs a ribbon to the quest's neck and invites him for supper.