New Year's Eve Around the World

New Year’s Eve is a time for resolutions, reflection, and hope. But above all, it’s a celebration, and the ways we celebrate are as diverse as the countries we call home. Let’s explore some fascinating New Year’s traditions from around the world.

Colombia. We begin our journey in Colombia, the second-largest producer of Arabica coffee beans in the world. 1 Colombians ring in the new year by walking empty luggage around the block. Tradition holds that those who complete this "mini-vacation" can expect a year ahead that’s full of travel. 2

Spain. Our next stop? Spain, the home of the flamenco.
The people of Spain eat 12 grapes on New Year’s Eve, one at each stroke of midnight. Superstition holds that each grape signifies a month of the year ahead. If you miss a grape, you’ll miss out on a month of good luck!3

Finland. Welcome to Finland, where there are more saunas than cars.4 The Finnish melt down miniature tin horseshoes, then pour the molten metal into cold water. As the liquid tin hits the water, it hardens into unique shapes. These are then interpreted to predict a person's future health, wealth, or happiness.5

Philippines. A New Year’s celebration in the Philippines features all things “round.” Circular or spherical objects are thought to be sacred and bring good luck in the year ahead. Polka-dotted clothes, coins in pockets, and round foods, like oranges and grapes, are part of a Filipino new year.6

Denmark. The Danish ring in the new year with a
"crash."7 Tradition holds that flinging dishes at your neighbors front door on New Year’s Eve will lead to good luck. On New Year’s Day, whoever has the largest pile of broken dishes on their stoop is said to have the most loyal friends.8

Sources 1 Investopedia, 2019 2 Impulsetravel.com, 2018 3 Livespaintours.com, 2019 4 Swedishnomad.com, 2018 5 Greenglobaltravel.com, 2019 6 Medium.com, 2019 7 Lifeinnorway.com, 2019 8 The Telegraph, 2019

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