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New Year Celebration In Different Countries
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New Year Celebration In Different Countries

New Year Celebrations Around the World

Unique Traditions in Different Countries

  • In Italy, it is customary to throw old junk out of windows on New Year's Eve as a way to discard troubles from the previous year.
  • Japan observes a tradition where 108 bell strokes are sounded at midnight, each representing different vices such as greed and anger. Laughter at the stroke of midnight is believed to bring good luck.
  • In Venezuela, wearing yellow underwear on New Year's is thought to attract good fortune. People also write down their wishes and burn them at midnight.
  • The French celebrate with loud noises on New Year's Eve, believing that this noise drives away bad spirits. The first person to enter a home after midnight symbolizes how the year will unfold.
  • In the Philippines, children jump ten times at midnight in hopes of growing taller. Meanwhile, Danes collect dishes throughout the year to throw at friends' doors; finding broken plates signifies happiness and friendship for the new year.
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As you know, every country and every nation has its own national traditions, related to the celebration of various holidays. Sometimes these traditions are very exotic, unusual and extravagant. Let's see how people celebrate New year in different countries! Did you know any of these facts? Let us know in the comments below. Hope you will enjoy it! ======================================== We upload videos every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Subscribe to our channel in order not to miss them.