the Sun God and pray for the goodness and prosperity of the new year. The great Fire (Zjarri) is kindled on the eve or before sunrise in order to give strength to the Sun, and people dance and sing around it or jump across it, a ritual practiced for the end of winter, renewal, purification and apotropaic purposes. Wreaths and garlands are put on the doors of the houses for good luck.

The celebration of Dita e Verës begins on the previous day with the preparation of sweets: the revani