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 Every culture has its own ways to bring good luck while ringing in the coming year. Many groups start the year off with good luck foods to kick things off on a delicious foot. Beans, round foods and noodles are often high on the list, as well as some tasty desserts. Other cultures put great stock in what you wear, letting your wardrobe usher in good health, money, or love. Then again, where you are when the clock strikes midnight could carry more importance than what you're wearing — so get ready to jump into the new year with both feet. And since most of us strive to start the year off with a blank slate, there are plenty of traditions you can follow to go into 2023 with a fresh start. Check out this list from Good Housekeeping! Have Hoppin' John on New Year's Day Many believe that anyone who makes this dish of black-eyed peas, pork, and rice on January 1 will experience luck and peace for the rest of the year. And maybe prosperity, too: According to History.com, "Hoppin' John was, and still is, often eaten with collard greens, which can resemble paper money, and 'golden' cornbread. The peas themselves represent coins. Some families boost the potential of their Hoppin' John by placing a penny underneath the dishes — or adding extra pork, which is thought to bring more luck." Or Try Something Else Round Many cultures believe eating round foods on New Year's Eve will lead to prosperity. In Italy, lentils serve the same function as the black-eyed peas in Hoppin' John, with their round shape representing coins. And in the Philippines, it's customary to eat 12 round fruits, one for every month, to ensure a year of abundance. The fruits usually take center stage at the table for the media noche or the midnight meal. Dress in Dots And in the Philippines, revelers don't just try to eat circles — partygoers wear them, too. Polka dots are all the rage on December 31, increasing the chances for good luck in the new year. Wear White Brazil makes choosing your New Year's Eve outfit easier — everyone wears white for good luck and peace. Plus, matching outfits make for classy-looking photos! Jump Seven Waves Also, if you head to the beach in Brazil, you can increase your luck by heading to the water and jumping over seven waves. You get one wish for each wave, so think up your list before heading into the water.  |
Give Gifts Christmas was forbidden in Soviet Russia, so New Year's became the big gift-giving occasion during that time. Presents were delivered not by Santa but by Ded Moroz, or Father Frost, often aided by his granddaughter, Snegourochka. Make a Resolution You might think that making resolutions for the new year is a relatively recent trend, historically speaking, but the tradition is ancient — and likely dates back more than 4,000 years. Historians believe Babylonians, one of the first cultures to celebrate the changing of the year, made promises to pay debts or return borrowed objects. Make a Fish Dish Fish is considered another good New Year's entrée since fish only swim in one direction — forward, like the movement of time. Smash a Plate In Denmark, broken dishes are a good thing: people go around breaking dishware on the doorsteps of their friends and family. The more shards there are in front of your home the next day, the luckier and more well-liked you are (unless you have to sweep them all up). But try to keep it on the doorstep: "I once threw a cup at my friend's house," a reveler told the University of Copenhagen's University Post. "The cup didn't break – his window did!" Eat 12 Grapes Yes, precisely 12, one at each stroke of midnight, to represent each month of the New Year. "Eating one grape at each of midnight's 12 clock chimes guarantees you a lucky year — if and only if you simultaneously ruminate on their significance," according to Atlas Obscura. "If you fail to finish your grapes conscientiously by the clock stops chiming, you'll face misfortune in the new year." Now, that's a lot to chew on! These traditions throughout the world are fun and varied. Do you have traditions that you do at the beginning of each year? I would love to hear about them. Happy New Year, and thanks for reading! Thanks for reading and have a wonderful weekend! Sincerely, |
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P.S. Here is joke for you! What was Dr. Frankenstein’s new year’s resolution? To make new friends. |
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