{"id":3087,"date":"2020-12-29T13:45:27","date_gmt":"2020-12-29T13:45:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.thegentsplace.com\/?p=3087"},"modified":"2020-12-29T13:45:27","modified_gmt":"2020-12-29T13:45:27","slug":"worldwide-new-years-traditions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.thegentsplace.com\/worldwide-new-years-traditions\/","title":{"rendered":"Worldwide New Year’s Traditions"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\tIn previous years we\u2019ve discussed better <\/span>goal setting in a new year<\/span><\/a>, as well as <\/span>accountability<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>SMART goals<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0 We\u2019ve even outlined how to do an <\/span>annual review<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0 This year we thought we\u2019d just take a step back (though you\u2019re welcome to use those articles to start your new year off with a bang) and just appreciate different customs around the world for ringing in a new year.<\/span><\/p>\n

Food<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Netherlands<\/span><\/h3>\n

On one day of the year only, New Year\u2019s Eve, the Dutch cook up fried balls of sweet dough called \u201coliebollen.\u201d\u00a0 Sprinkle a bit of powdered sugar on top of one fresh out of the fryer and you\u2019ll be good for an hour.\u00a0 Have a few more, and you\u2019ll find yourself in a food coma shortly.\u00a0 For those visiting the Netherlands, you can find these at streetside kiosks throughout December, so don\u2019t worry if you\u2019re with Dutch friends on the 31st.<\/span><\/p>\n

France<\/span><\/h3>\n

While the French like to eat year round, New Year\u2019s Eve (traditionally referred to as \u201cSaint-Sylvestre\u201d in honor of the saint of the day) is a low-key, private celebration.\u00a0 Oysters, foie gras, and champagne are enjoyed in the company of a few friends.\u00a0 Everyone kisses at midnight and then heads home.<\/span><\/p>\n

Spain<\/span><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s a tradition in this country to eat grapes at midnight, usually one for each stroke of the clock.\u00a0 In Madrid particularly the tower at Puerta del Sol is the one people listen to and try (often unsuccessfully) to eat 12 grapes in 12 seconds.\u00a0 These grapes are called \u201clas doce uvas de la suerte,\u201d the \u201ctwelve lucky grapes\u201d and are said to bring you good luck for the new year.<\/span><\/p>\n

Customs<\/span><\/h2>\n

Denmark<\/span><\/h3>\n

Denmark, one of the Scandinavian countries known for its no-nonsense style of government, has some pretty nonsensical New Year\u2019s Eve traditions.\u00a0 How about smashing plates on your friends\u2019 and family\u2019s front doors?\u00a0 Apparently it\u2019s good luck to find a heap of broken china on your doorstep on New Year\u2019s Day.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At midnight itself, Danes jump off chairs.\u00a0 Seriously!\u00a0 It\u2019s to symbolize the overcoming of challenges in the year to come.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Latin America<\/span><\/h3>\n

From Mexico all the way down to Chile, it is often customary to take an empty suitcase for a walk on New Year\u2019s Day or earlier, at the stroke of midnight.\u00a0 Doing so ensures a coming year filled with travel and adventure.\u00a0 It will be interesting to see how resilient people will be in observing this tradition as 2021 rings in, given all the travel challenges of the past year.<\/span><\/p>\n

Brazil<\/span><\/h3>\n

On the other side of the equator, New Year\u2019s is the beginning of summer holidays.\u00a0 Among many other customs of the Brazilians, which includes jumping over seven waves (while making a wish for every wave), it\u2019s customary to wear white on New Year\u2019s Eve, symbolizing peace and prosperity.\u00a0 In Rio this taken even further as people will throw white flowers into the sea to commemorate a sea goddess who they hope will grant their wishes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Japan<\/span><\/h3>\n

At midnight on New Year\u2019s Eve, Buddhist temples ring their bells 108 times, noting the 108 human sins held by Buddhism.\u00a0 It is thought that ringing the bells will rid believers of their evil passions and purify them in the year to come.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ireland<\/span><\/h3>\n

Just before midnight the Irish will open the back door just before midnight to \u201clet the old year out\u201d and open the front door at midnight to \u201clet the new year in.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Do you have any New Year\u2019s traditions in your family?\u00a0 Share them with us in the comments.<\/span><\/i>\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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