6 New Years Eve/Day Traditions

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Chances are, we’ve all counted down from 10 and watched the ball drop in New York. But what other traditions occur on New Years Eve/Day? Today, we’ve gathered some of the traditions for New Years Eve/Day from around the world. We hope you enjoy and learn something new!

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1. Eating black-eyed peas, pork and rice

“Many believe that anyone who makes this dish…will experience luck and peace for the rest of the year.” (goodhousekeeping.com)

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2. Carry an empty suitcase

Those who live in Columbia carry an empty suitcase around the block in hopes they can travel more in the coming year. 

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3. Eat 12 grapes

In Spain, people eat 12 grapes as each grape represents one month of good luck.

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4. Wearing polka dots

People in the Philippines dress in polka dots to increase their good luck for the next year.

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5. Special underwear

Those in Brazil wear special underwear in hopes of increasing their luck for the next year.

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6. Give gifts

There was a point in time when Christmas was not allowed in Soviet Russia, so Father Frost would deliver presents on New Years instead.

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Those are some interesting traditions! What traditions did you learn? What other traditions do you have for New Years Eve/Day? And make sure to follow our social media @more_than_dancers for more dance related content.

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Sources Used:

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https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/parenting/g25360543/new-year-traditions/

https://worldstrides.com/blog/2016/12/9-new-years-traditions-cultures-around-world/

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By: AJ (Intern)