Since this blog is starting as part of a New Year's resolution, I've chosen New Year's traditions as my first topic to learn about this year.
When I think of New Year's, I think of the ball dropping in NYC. Turns out watching the ball drop is the the most common New Year's celebration tradition in the US. However, learning about this tradition wouldn't be something new for me. So, I choose to learn about other traditions in the US and other countries.
United States
In the southern US, black-eyed peas and ham hocks are served as a New Year's meal. Eating black eyed peas on New Year's is thought to bring luck to an individual for that year.
Denmark
The Danes have a unique tradition. They save their broken pottery throughout the year and throw it at friends' houses to bring in the New Year.
Scotland
One Scottish tradition is called first footing in which the Scots try to be the first person to visit the homes of friends and relatives at midnight on New Year's Eve. Those receiving guests hope that the first person who enters their home for New Year's is a male with dark hair. Blond, fair skinned individuals are sometimes considered unlucky because they are associated with the Vikings.
Mexico
To celebrate New Year's Day in Mexico, women often wear yellow underwear in hopes of financial prosperity or red underwear in hopes of finding love.
How do you celebrate New Years? Do you have any family traditions to bring in the new year?
***My posts are illustrated with handmade or vintage products from fellow Etsians. Just click on any photo to go to the shop listing for that particular product. :)
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