Traditions or Superstitions?

Every country, culture or even family has different traditions when the clock strikes midnight on December 31. The New Year is here, and everyone needs to start it off right.

There are certain activities and traditions performed to welcome the new year but, is it true tradition or is it simply superstition?

Here is a list of the most popular ones:

• Midnight Kiss. Whoever you kiss will be your new relationship.

• Open Doors at Midnight. Even if it is cool outside, open doors to let bad vibes out and good vibes in.

• Sweep the floor all the way to the front door. All negativity is being swept away.

• Do not eat lobster. Lobsters are said to move backwards. If you eat lobster before midnight, your year will have setbacks.

• Throw things out the window. Another way to bring in positive vibes to your household.

• Run 7 times around your house. This is for good luck. If you live in an apartment building, just run around the room you are in when midnight arrives

• Danish tradition of breaking dishes. It brings good fortune. (As long as it is not your grandma’s best China).

• Make noise. Blow those horns, yell with glee! All that noise is bound to scare away evil spirits

• Colored underwear. If you wear red underwear, you will find love. If you wear yellow, you will have money. Blue is health. Green is prosperity. Pink is harmony. White is peace. Going commando? Incredibly lucky!

• Eat grapes. 12, to be exact. One for each month. Make a wish for each one.

• Run with an empty suitcase. This will guarantee travel.

• Put money in your wallet. Everyone needs to start the year with cash in their wallet to make sure there will always be money in their pockets.

• Do not cry.

These popular traditions or superstitions can be fun to do.

Let’s do them!

Happy 2023 to everyone.