New Year S Traditions Around The World
Some customs and beliefs are simply passed down through the ages.
New year s traditions around the world. From a brazilian offering of white flowers to the sea goddess to magical bear dances in romania these new year s traditions are all supposed to bring good fortune and prosperity in their own unique way. Because 2020 is going to be your luckiest year ever. 9 new year s traditions from cultures around the world. For the past 25 years or so it has been a russian holiday tradition for two divers aptly named father frost and the ice maiden to venture into a frozen lake baikal the world s largest freshwater lake and take a new year tree typically a decorated spruce more than 100 feet below the surface.
12 new year s good luck traditions to borrow from around the world. Celebrations on the frozen ponds and rivers tend to last all night as buddies fish in the open or in purpose built fishing shacks and perhaps catch a fish or two to help celebrate the coming year. These shared customs are part of what makes the new year one of the planet s most popular holidays. Here s a look at some of the many traditions that transcend time zones borders and.
Some of these traditions are crazier than others but in a good way. On new year s eve kiss the person you hope to keep kissing. Try one of the other good luck new year s dishes from around the world. Common traditions throughout the united states include singing auld lang syne to greet the new year and eating black eyed peas for good luck.
And then there are the new year s traditions that are celebrated by people all around the world. Though the temperature is normally well below freezing in russia on new year s eve people. Happy almost new year. Shared new year s eve traditions around the world.
Here are some of our favorite age old sayings and proverbs. Whether you re ringing in new year s eve from some exciting foreign country or at home with family and friends you probably have a new year s tradition or two. If new year s eve night wind blow south it betokeneth warmth and growth.