May 2025 be a year of good fortune with a generous dose of sanity.
Just dont forget to make thoseNew Years resolutionswe need all the good luck we can get.
And happy New Year!
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Immediately after midnight, youre supposed to jump seven waves while making seven wishes.
Thetraditionis rooted in paying homage to Yemanja, the goddess of water.
The Spanish start off their new year by eating 12 grapes, which symbolize each strike of the clock.
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The burningsymbolizesthe passing of grievances from the old year and makes space for a new year to be born.
Everyone would gather around singing Auld Lang Syne and then it would turn into a little party.
Because of that, there’s an important New Years traditional meal associated with the holiday.
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Denmark: Throwing old plates
Chucking plates at your friends usually signals a conversation goneverywrong.
In Denmark, however, New Years Eve traditions like this bring your loved ones the best luck.
As for the lucky number, each fruit represents one month out of the year.
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In Greece its tradition to hang an onion outside your door.
The sugary layers, which look like cookies, are held together with a tasty royal icing.
This is definitely one of the most delicious traditions on New Years you could try.
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How and when this practice started is disputed, but why not give it a try?
We’ll wear any underwear color in the new year if it means a bright future ahead.
Hell, lean in and choose red for yourNew Year’s Eve nailsandNew Year’s outfittoo.
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Who said we can’t startnewNew Year traditions for good luck?
Some die-hards even make the four-course dinner featured in the 18-minute sketch.
There are several traditions associated with the holiday, including the first footing.
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The more seeds that splatter, the better luck you’ll have!
If you do, they say you’ll have lots of travel in the year ahead.
We like the sound of that!
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