Once a year, the world celebrates together. Beyond fireworks, countries have their own unique New Year's traditions.
In Spain, people eat twelve grapes as the clock chimes at midnight—one grape for each stroke, symbolizing good luck for every month ahead. Greeks hide a coin inside a special New Year's cake called "vasilopita." Whoever finds it is said to enjoy good fortune.
On the other side of the world, Brazilians dress in white and head to the beach. They offer flowers filled with wishes to Yemanjá, their goddess of the sea.
Across Latin America, wearing yellow underwear is a popular tradition. In Chile and Peru, this bright color represents a hope for wealth and opportunities.
In Japan, it's customary to eat "toshikoshi soba" on New Year's Eve. The long noodles symbolize a long and healthy life.
Russians write their wishes on a piece of paper. When midnight arrives, they burn the paper, mix the ashes with champagne, and drink it—blending their hopes into the new year.
Different as they seem, these traditions share the same wish: a hopeful outlook for the future. This New Year, what new ritual will you try?
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