There are many interesting and strange traditions around the world to celebrate the passing of the new year, here are a few examples to give a sense of the diversity of these celebrations:
Scotland
In Scotland, it is traditional to gather at midnight and throw pieces of shortbread or cake out the window to ward off evil spirits. And, those who don’t want to waste any food whatsoever, they can wear tartan clothes and play bagpipes to greet the New Year.
Italy
In Italy, people like to eat lentils to attract luck and prosperity in the coming year.
New Zealand
In New Zealand, it is customary to jump into the ocean at midnight to celebrate the New Year.
Greece
In Greece, it is customary to throw pots and plates out of the window to symbolize the departure of the previous year’s worries and problems. And if the noise of broken pots annoys some people, they can also throw water and vinegar on the windows and doors of the house to ward off evil spirits.
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New Zealand
In New Zealand, it is customary to jump into the ocean at midnight to celebrate the New Year.
Spain
In Spain, it is traditional to eat twelve grapes at midnight, one for each month of the coming year, to attract luck and prosperity.
South Africa
In South Africa, it is traditional to jump on a chair at midnight to symbolize the departure of the previous year’s worries and to attract luck for the coming year.
Argentina
In Argentina, it is customary to jump over suitcases to attract travel for the coming year.
Thailand
In Thailand, people throw water on passers-by to purify and protect against evil spirits.
China
In China, the Chinese use to eat glutinous rice in the shape of a ball to symbolize a united family for the coming year.
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