In this end of year topic, let’s look at some fantastic ways people celebrate as they welcome the New Year.
1. Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is a celebration that started from mid January until late February and contains 16 days, specific rites of houses cleansing and redecoration is done to ward of the old year luck and buying things or items with red colour.
2. Germany’s Marzipan Pigs
Also, it is interesting that in Germany, as in many European countries, pigs made of marzipan are considered to be a talisman. They are foods that are taken during New Year eve or on New Year day.
3. Spain’s Grape Tradition
Letting in the new year with grapes; in Spain it is customary to take a dozen grapes at the count of twelve o’ clock every year to symbolize the twelve months of the year.
4. Russia’s Wish Ritual
People in Russia for instance, take a piece of paper on which they have written down their New Year wishes, and after making a bonfire out of it, put the ashes in a drink and take it; the classic Russian New Year’s drink to make their wishes come true.
5. Greek Onion Tradition
Based on this movie, Greeks hang onions in-front of their houses and even use it to baptize their children during the New Year by waking up those children for church.
Learn more about these interesting celebrations and yummy recipes from other countries!