New-Year-Traditions-Around-the-World

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New Year Traditions Around
the World

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Spain: The Twelve Grapes of
Luck
Known as "Las Doce Uvas de la Suerte," this Spanish tradition involves
eating one grape with each of the twelve midnight chimes on New Year's Eve.
Successfully eating all twelve promises good luck for each month of the
coming year. It's a fun and delicious race against the clock!

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Japan: Hatsumode - The First
Shrine Visit
In Japan, many people celebrate New Year's with "Hatsumode," their first
visit to a shrine or temple. They go to pray for health, happiness, and good
fortune for the upcoming year. It's a reflective time, often accompanied by
writing wishes on 'ema' plaques and enjoying festive foods.

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Denmark: Broken Plates for
Friendship and Fortune
Denmark boasts a unique and noisy tradition! All year, people save their old,
chipped plates. On New Year's Eve, they secretly throw them at the front
doors of friends and family. A big pile of broken plates on your doorstep
signifies you are well-liked and will have an abundance of good luck! It's a
playful symbol of friendship and prosperity.

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Thank You And Happy New
Year!