The celebration of the New Year is filled with various traditions and superstitions around the world, each intended to bring good luck and prosperity in the coming year. In many Western countries it is believed that a kiss at midnight brings luck in love for the new year.
#1 Red underwear
In Italy and some other countries, wearing red underwear on New Year's Eve is considered to bring luck and passion.
#2 Walking with a suitcase
Meanwhile, in some Latin American countries, people walk the streets with an empty suitcase to attract travel and adventure in the coming year.
#3 Pomegranate on the doorstep
In Greece, it is traditional to break a pomegranate on the doorstep after midnight; the more seeds are scattered, the more luck and prosperity is expected.
#4 Grapes
In Spain and some Latin American countries, people eat 12 grapes at midnight, one for each stroke of the clock, to ensure luck in each month of the coming year.
#5 Opening doors and windows
In Ireland, all doors and windows are opened to let out the old year and welcome the new one, symbolizing a new beginning.
#6 The first person to enter the house
In Scotland, the tradition known as "first-footing" involves the first person entering the house after midnight bringing gifts such as coal, bread or whiskey to ensure warmth, food and cheer.
#7 Cabbage and peas
In the southern United States, it is customary to eat cabbage and peas on New Year's Day, with the cabbage symbolizing money and the peas good luck.
#8 Noise
In many cultures, making noise with fireworks, bells or other instruments is believed to ward off evil spirits. Some people keep money in their wallets just before midnight to ensure financial stability, while others clean the house to remove negative energies and prepare the place for good fortune.
Traditions reflect the universal desire for a new beginning and the hope for a year filled with luck, love and prosperity.
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