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Illustration of New Year’s Eve 2024. Photo: Ricardo/JPNN.com
jpnn.comJAKARTA – The turn of the year is an important moment that is celebrated with various unique traditions throughout the world.
These rituals and customs are not only a form of celebration, but are also filled with symbolic meanings such as good luck, prosperity and hope for the future.
Here are 12 New Year traditions from various countries, as quoted from Euro Weekly News.
1. Kiss at Midnight
In the United States and Europe, sharing a kiss at midnight is a tradition that is believed to bring harmony and happiness throughout the year. Whether with your partner, family or friends, this moment is a symbol of love and optimism to start the new year.
2. Eat 12 Grapes
In Spain, the tradition of eating 12 grapes when the bells strike midnight is called Las Doce Uvas. Each grape symbolizes good luck for one month of the year, making this tradition a mandatory ritual to welcome the new year with good wishes.
3. Carrying a walking suitcase
In Latin American countries, such as Colombia and Mexico, people carry suitcases and walk around the house or block in the middle of the night. This ritual symbolizes dreams of travel and adventure in the coming year.
4. Pork and Sauerkraut Dish
In Germany, eating pork and sauerkraut on New Year’s Eve is believed to bring prosperity and abundance. Pork symbolizes forward movement, while sauerkraut is a symbol of wealth.
5. Jumping from the Chair
In Denmark, the tradition of jumping out of a chair at midnight symbolizes a leap into a new chapter. This action was accompanied by a spirit of optimism, leaving behind all the bad things from the previous year.
Take a peek at 12 unique New Year traditions from around the world. There is eating grapes and kissing in the middle of the night.
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