For extra luck in 2023, try these unique New Year’s traditions.
Wear white
Brazilians are known for their ability to have fun and bring a good mood. But for New Year’s Eve, they don’t bet on shiny dresses and provocative outfits, but on the color white. For a year that promises luck, miracles and adventure, your outfit should have only one characteristic: white!
Memorable wishes for the New Year 2023
Break dishes
In Denmark, they know very well how to use the old or junk glasses and plates that sit unused at the bottom of the shelf. According to tradition, you should break glasses and plates on the doors of your friends’ homes to ward off bad spirits and welcome happier vibes into the chaos. You should do all this with a lot of love for your loved ones.
Eat 12 grapes in 12 seconds
The Spanish have a curious tradition – you’d better go hungry to their party if you’re invited. The Spanish believe in the superstition that the last 12 seconds of the year can determine your fate for the next year, depending on how many grapes you can eat in a short period of time. The idea is to eat one grape for each ring of the midnight bell. Complete all 12 to earn good luck for next year.
3 salads that will decorate your New Year’s table
Throw water on your friends
Don’t forget to wear your bathing suit if you’re ringing in the New Year in Thailand. We’re not talking about December 31 when lantern festivals dot the country, but rather the Songkran festival from April 13 to 15 for the Thai New Year. Pouring water on a friend is seen as a sign of respect and good wishes for the coming year. The tradition symbolizes the washing away of bad luck.
Be picky about your first guest
In Scotland, the Isle of Man and some regions of northern England, it is very important to people who will be the first person on their doorstep in the new year. Here, locals prefer a tall, dark man to be the first person to enter homes. He often brings specific gifts – such as salt, sweets or whiskey – to bless the home with good luck for the next 12 months.
How to arrange the New Year’s table so that it brings us a lot of luck and money in the new year
Wash away bad luck
The Burmese participate in Thingyan, a water festival that occurs at the beginning of their New Year, which occurs in April. It symbolizes washing away any bad luck they may have previously experienced. During the Buddhist holiday, the streets of Myanmar (also known as Burma) are busy with positive people who have come to ensure a lot of happiness and good luck in the new year.
