Here are the 10 examples of the Different New Year Traditions around the globe :
- 108 Rings (Japan)
In Japan they ring all of their bells 108 times in alignment with the Buddhist belief that this brings cleanness. It’s also considered good to be smiling going into the New Year as it supposedly brings good luck.19
2. Dropping Icecream (Switzerland)
In Switzerland they celebrate the New Year by dropping ice cream on the floor.
3. Coin Tossing (Romania)
In Romania they throw their spare coins into the river to get good luck.
4. Water Buckets (Puerto Rico)
In some parts of Puerto Rico they throw pails of water out of their windows to drive away evil spirits.
5. Round Things (Philippines)
In the Philippines it’s all about the cash. They believe that everything should be round so as to represent coins and bring wealth. Round food, round clothes, as long as it’s round.
6. Colored Underwear (South America)
In some South American countries wearing colored underwear will determine your fate for the new year. Red underwear means you’ll find love. Gold means wealth, and white signifies peace.
7. Takanakuy Festival (Peru)
Every year at the end of December people in this small Peruvian village fist fight to settle their differences. They then start the year off on a clean slate.
8. Don’t Forget The Cows (Belgium)
In Belgium they take their livestock seriously. At least seriously enough that the farmers wish their cows a happy new year!
9. Sweet Coins (Bolivia)
In Bolivia coins are baked into sweets and whoever finds the coins has good luck for the next year.
10. High Jump (Denmark)
In Denmark people climb on top of chairs and literally “jump” into the New Year to bring good luck.
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