List of New Year’s Eve Traditions Practiced Across the Globe
NEW YEAR’S EVE TRADITIONS – Here are the different traditions practiced for the New Year celebration across the globe.
One of the events that a lot of families across the globe celebrate is the New Year celebration. Many people prepare food, drinks, and even things that could louden the celebration like horns, firecrackers, and fireworks. Many individuals also follow some New Year traditions.
From across the globe, there are New Year’s eve traditions that are widely-practiced by many people. Below, you can check some of the popular traditions that are still practiced today
Eating 12 Grapes
In Spain, many people practice the tradition of eating one (1) grape at each stroke of midnight believing it guarantees a lucky year. However, on the other side, failing to finish the eating of grapes by the time the clock stops chiming, it means misfortune.
Jumping Seven Waves
In Brazil, many people it is believed that the luck increases if your surf and jump over seven (7) waves — one for each.
Deck Out of the Door
One of the New Year’s eve traditions practiced in different countries is the hanging of bundles of onions that is believed to invite growth and prosperity.
Wearing of White
Many people in Brazil gather in beaches for the New Year and it is also a tradition to wear white which symbolizes good luck and peace.
Making of Resolution
Also one of the New Year’s eve traditions is the making of resolutions. This tradition dates back to 4,000 years ago.
Leaping into 2026
Are you also one of the people who stands on a chair and “leap” into the new year? This tradition is widely practiced in Denmark as the clock strikes midnight. It is believed to invite good luck.
Opening of Windows and Doors
Also one of the most popular New Year’s eve traditions around the world is the opening of windows on doors which is believed to be a gesture of letting the old year out so the new one can take its place.
Singing of “Auld Lang Syne”
One of the popular songs sang during New Year’s eve is the “Auld Lang Syne”. It is usually credited to Scottish poet Robert Burns but he later clarified that he did not write the lyrics of the song.
Throwing of Water Out of the Window
The people in Puerto Rico believes that dumping a bucket of water out of the window drives away bad luck. They also sprinkle sugar outside their homes to invite good luck.
Eating of Round Foods
In the Philippines, many Filipinos prepare 12 round fruits on New Year’s eve which is believes to attract abundance. In Italy, lentils area also served. The “round” shape of fruits are believed to resemble coins.
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