7 New Year Traditions Around the World
Happy and Healthy New Year!
I hope this new year brings you joy, good health, and
prosperity.
Here are some traditions from 7 Countries
United States: champagne at midnight,
ball drops, parties, and fireworks.
Japan: Just before midnight on New
Year’s Eve, the Japanese eat soba noodles which signifies letting go of the
past year’s regrets
Spain: 12 seconds before New Year,
people eat 12 green grapes to bring good luck in the coming year.
Italy: Italians love lentils for
their coin-like shape, symbolizing luck and prosperity.
Phillipines: Filipino culture
celebrates the New Year by serving 12 round fruits. The round shape symbolizes
coins, which represent prosperity and wealth for each month of the upcoming
year.
Canada: In rural areas, New Year’s
Eve is a time to spend ice fishing with friends.
Ireland: The Irish bang bread against the walls of their houses on New Year’s Eve. The idea is that bad luck and evil spirits are chased away and good luck is invited in. It also ensures that the coming year will be filled with an abundance of bread and other food.
Source: Taste of Home
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