1/11New Year 2019: 10 of the most bizarre New Year traditions from around the world
Drinking alcohol and making resolutions is the most normal tradition to mark the advent of new year. But there are some bizarre, quirky, dramatic and cathartic traditions that people follow to welcome and celebrate the new year.
Here’s the list of 10 such bizarre new year traditions from across the world that will blow away your mind.
2/11Broken plates - Denmark
Throwing dishes is no more just a sign that a couple is fighting. In Denmark, people save unused and damaged dishes till 31 December just to throw and break them against the door/wall with their friends and family. Yes, this is how they celebrate the new year.
3/11Eating grapes - Spain
The new year celebrations in Spain revolves around eating grapes. The tradition is about eating 12 grapes at one time and if you are able to do it, you have achieved good luck for the new year.
4/11Money money - Philippines
Looks like people in Philippines have set their priorities right. For them it is all about money on new year celebration. They believe that everything should be round so as to represent coins, which they believe will bring wealth. Round clothes, round food and everything around is supposed to be round.
5/11Wearing coloured underwear - South America
In South American countries, wearing coloured underwear determines your fate for the coming year. For those who want to find love, wear red, white means peace and gold signifies wealth.
Source: indiatimes.com
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