On the morning of New Year’s Day, some traditional families toss coins into a river. They believe this will bring them good luck throughout the coming year.
China
Romania
Saudi Arabia
When the clock strikes 12, some people celebrate New Year’s Eve by eating twelve grapes – one for each month of the year, and for each chime of the clock’s bell. Sweet bread is baked with a coin hidden in the dough. New Year’s Eve is also c
Bolivia
Mexico
Peru
Farmers wish their livestock a happy New Year. They believe this brings good luck and good health.
Argentina
Germany
Belgium
Some people believe that if the first visitor (especially an unexpected one) on January 1 is a man, the year will be good.
Russia
Croatia
Poland
People believe that the color of their underwear on New Year’s Eve will determine their fate in the coming year. Yellow underwear will bring happiness and money. Red will bring love and passion. Green is for prosperity and etc
Japan
Russia
Bolivia
Some people decorate their homes with straw ropes to ward off evil spirits and welcome good luck and happiness. Buddhist temples ring their bells 108 times at midnight.
China
Japan
South Korea
Some people throw crockery at their neighbor’s door. The family with the largest pile of broken plates, glasses, and cups is considered to be the luckiest because it means that they have lots of loyal friends.
Denmark
Australia
Germany
At midnight, children jump as high as they can because they believe this will make them taller.
India
The Philippines
Venezuela
