7 Strange New Year’s Traditions from Around the World

7 Strange New Year’s Traditions from Around the World

1. Bread Power (Ireland)

In Ireland, a wall is struck with bread to ward off evil spirits.

2. Furniture Disposal (South Africa)

In some parts of South Africa, old furniture is thrown out the window.

3. Frozen Trunks (Siberia)

As you might expect, in Siberia they plunge into frozen lakes carrying tree trunks.

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4. Metal Casters (Finland)

Finns predict the next year by pouring molten tin into a bucket of water and interpreting the resulting shape.

5. Effigy Burning (Panama)

In Panama, the New Year’s tradition of good fortune is igniting the enthusiasm of all celebrities and people.

(Make a model of the person you hate and burn it.)

6. First-Footing (Scotland)

In Scotland, anyone who crosses the threshold of their home for the first time in the new year should carry a gift for good luck.

7. Eating For Abundance (Estonia)

In Estonia, eating traditional food for the New Year is all it takes. People eat it 7 times in the new year to wish for a good harvest in the new year.

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