So, ready to bid goodbye to 2018 and welcome the brand New Year? It’s the time of the year when everyone’s making new resolutions and plans to party. People around the globe have their own unique ways of celebrating the New Year or bringing in the New Year.
We’ve listed some such interesting New Year traditions from around the world.
New York: Have You Heard Of The Ball Drop?
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This tradition is iconic in its own way. So, the time ball descends in the last minute of the year from the flagpole at the One Times Square and rests at midnight to signal the start of the New Year. This event is a grand one. In the recent years, the ball drop is followed by festivities and live music performances by popular musicians. The ball drop event is followed by the fireworks shot from the Times Square. It’s a sight to watch!
Spain: Grapes For Good Health
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People in Spain especially in Puerta del Sol in Madrid, believe that eating 12 grapes on New Year’s Eve can be good for your health and prosperity all year round. They believe in eating one grape each for every stroke of the midnight bell! Interesting isn’t it?
Brazil: Wear White For Peace
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Brazil has a different way to celebrate the New Year’s Eve. So, anyone who wants to be a part of the celebrations, has to wear a white outfit or any color lighter than white. The concept being, white colour represents peace. They also believe in tossing flowers into the sea, to pay homage to their water goddess, Lemanja.
Paris: Laser Shows That Leave You Awestruck
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To mark the start of the New Year, the Parisians and the tourists gather around the Champs Elysees to witness marvelous light and sound shows on Arc de Triomphe- one of the popular monuments in Paris. There are light projections based on different themes, projected on the monument, the sight of which will definitely engulf you.
Japan: Let The Bells Ring!
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While the rest of the world is still getting over singing Jingle Bells on Christmas, in Japan people are gearing up to ringing the bells 108 times on New Year Eve! This tradition is said to rid people of everything that is negative from negative energies to thoughts, desires and emotions. The Zojoji Temple in Tokyo is famous for this tradition.
The Queen’s Horses’ Parade In London
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This is one of the most prestigious events in the country. There are horses of different breeds from the entire country to thrill the people on the New Year’s Day. Riding on the streets of London, must be such an exciting experience. The atmosphere is fantastic and it is an honor for the riders to be a part of this event.
Denmark: Smash All You Want!
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This sounds like the most fun tradition. Take out all your frustration by smashing your crockery! The people in Denmark believe that smashing crockery aggressively brings them luck and their luck is measured by the amount of broken crockery on their doorstep.It’s a great idea to save all your chipped crockery and use it to smash them for good luck on New Years!
Edinburgh: Torchlight During New Year Eve
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The Hogmanay is technically a one day event but it lasts for at least three days in other parts of Scotland. This festival is fun and is celebrated on the last day of the year. There is torchlight procession through the old town’s streets. Also, it includes street parties, concerts, live music and fireworks.
New Year is a great time to get together for festivities and traditions no matter how you celebrate it. Happy New Year in advance to all our readers!
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