Smashing plates at doors – In Germany, people break porcelain outside friends’ homes on New Year’s Eve to scare away bad luck and invite prosperity.

Smashing plates at doors – In Germany, people break porcelain outside friends’ homes on New Year’s Eve to scare away bad luck and invite prosperity.

Carrying empty suitcases around the house – In Colombia, people walk around with luggage at midnight to manifest a year full of travel.

Carrying empty suitcases around the house – In Colombia, people walk around with luggage at midnight to manifest a year full of travel.

Wearing polka-dot underwear – In Brazil, polka dots are believed to attract wealth and abundance for the coming year.

Wearing polka-dot underwear – In Brazil, polka dots are believed to attract wealth and abundance for the coming year.

Jumping off chairs at midnight – In Denmark, people literally “jump” into the New Year to symbolise a fresh start and good fortune.

Jumping off chairs at midnight – In Denmark, people literally “jump” into the New Year to symbolise a fresh start and good fortune.

Eating lentils for wealth – In Italy, lentils are consumed at midnight because their coin-like shape represents financial prosperity.

Eating lentils for wealth – In Italy, lentils are consumed at midnight because their coin-like shape represents financial prosperity.

Leaving doors and windows open – In the Philippines, homes are kept open to let good luck enter and push misfortune out.

Leaving doors and windows open – In the Philippines, homes are kept open to let good luck enter and push misfortune out.

Avoiding crying on New Year’s Day – In Japan, shedding tears on the first day is believed to invite sadness for the entire year.

Avoiding crying on New Year’s Day – In Japan, shedding tears on the first day is believed to invite sadness for the entire year.

Banging pots and pans – In Hungary, loud noises at midnight are made to drive away evil spirits and negative energy.

Banging pots and pans – In Hungary, loud noises at midnight are made to drive away evil spirits and negative energy.

Eating a ring-shaped cake – In the Netherlands, oliebollen are eaten to symbolise wholeness and protection against bad luck.

Eating a ring-shaped cake – In the Netherlands, oliebollen are eaten to symbolise wholeness and protection against bad luck.

Keeping money in pockets – In Scotland, under the “first-footing” tradition, visitors bring coins to ensure financial luck for the household.

Keeping money in pockets – In Scotland, under the “first-footing” tradition, visitors bring coins to ensure financial luck for the household.

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