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Breaking plates and hanging onions: Unique New Year’s traditions of the world appeared on www.hindustantimes.com by Mallika Soni.
New Year 2023 is here and as we say goodbye to 2022, not everyone celebrates the New Year in the same way. You will be surprised at how different celebrations are around the world. While some countries have the tradition of breaking plates on the new year, in others people hang onions on their doorsteps to usher in the new year.
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Here are some unique celebrations of the New Year around the world:
Eating 12 grapes
In Spain, a tradition was introduced by the vine growers in the Alicante area in the 1800s according to which exactly 12 grapes are eaten at midnight hoping to bring good luck and fortune for the new year.
Throwing white flowers in the ocean
In Brazil, residents take to the shore to pay respects to Yemoja–the Goddess of the Sea, who they believe controls the sea. On the New Year, locals dressed in white, throw flowers and candles into the ocean.
Hanging onions on doors
In Greece, you can see a bunch of onions hanging outside doors during the New Year since it is believed to bring good luck for the rest of the year as onion roots are considered a symbol of continuous growth.
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Breaking plates
In Denmark, more than hearing fireworks on the New Year, you can listen to people breaking plates as it is a traditional practice among the Danish to throw plates at their neighbours’ or friends’ doors to celebrate the New Year. A giant pile of broken dishes is believed to represent more luck by the Danish.
Eating upto 12 meals
In Estonia, eating up to seven, nine or twelve meals in the day on New Year is believed to bring good luck for the rest of the year as these numbers are considered lucky.
Sprinkling salt on the doorstep
At 12 midnight, people in Turkey sprinkle salt on their doorsteps as it is believed that doing so invites prosperity and peace for the coming year.
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