There is very little time left before the new year begins. This holiday is celebrated in every corner of the globe. And, although the basic traditions are the same everywhere, many countries have their own, rather unusual and interesting New Year’s rules and signs.
Throw away everything unnecessary
In Italy, there has long been a tradition of throwing old and unused things, furniture, and equipment out of windows on the night from December 31 to January 1. Now this belief is used mainly to attract tourists.
Something similar is happening in Argentina. Here, on the last working day of the year, newspapers, magazines and paper are thrown out of the windows.
Breaking dishes
In Denmark, it is customary to break dishes on New Year's Day. But they don’t do it just like that, they throw it at the neighbors’ door. It is believed that whoever has the most fragments will have the most successful year in the coming year. The Danes also believe that jumping from a chair during the holiday will help ward off evil spirits.
Stone as a gift
It is customary for Greek residents to give gifts on New Year's Day. However, very often you can get a simple stone. But there is nothing offensive in this. In Greece it is believed that the larger and heavier the stone, the fuller the wallet will be in the coming year.
Get married or travel
In Peru, guys walk with a suitcase on New Year's Eve. It is believed that if you walk around the entire block, you will be able to go on a trip next year. But young people should be careful. After all, Peruvian girls have their own sign.They walk around the city with willow branches. They must be offered to the person she wants to marry.
Underwear
On New Year's Eve, it is very difficult to find red underwear throughout Italy. And all because among Italians this color means good luck and brings wealth. That's why everyone tries to wear underwear of this shade for the New Year.
Eating grapes
In Spain, it is customary to eat grapes during the New Year. It is believed that this will help protect against evil and bring good luck. 12 grapes must be eaten in the first minute of the year - one for each strike of the bell.
Fortune telling for husband
In Belarus, on the eve of the holiday, single girls tell fortunes about their future husband. To do this, a handful of grain is poured in front of each of them and a rooster is released. The one he approaches will be the first to marry. According to another fortune telling, the girl is seated between two mirrors. It is believed that at a certain angle you can see the groom's face.
Fire
In the traditions of the peoples of Scotland, fire plays a big role. Therefore, in the last days of the year, you can see people on city streets carrying burning barrels or waving fireballs. Thus, farewell to the old year is made. The Scots celebrate the holiday with their family near the fireplace. As soon as midnight strikes, the owner of the house opens the front door. It is believed that whoever enters first will determine what the coming year will be like.
Burning an effigy
In Ecuador, New Year celebrations are more reminiscent of Maslenitsa. On this day, Ecuadorians make effigies from paper, fabric or papier-mâché and burn them in the central square of the city.It is interesting that very often these scarecrows are made to look like local politicians. Thus, Ecuadorians are making it clear that they want to see as little of them as possible next year.
Interesting cake
In Bolivia, on New Year's Eve, in addition to salads and hot dishes, they always bake a birthday cake. Several coins are placed in its filling. Bolivians believe that whoever finds one of them in his piece will be happy all year.
Despite the diversity of traditions in different countries of the world, all people celebrate the New Year with joy and wish each other happiness and good luck.
