Comments on: New Year’s Celebrations Around the World

By: Eddy Wolthuis

Eddy Wolthuis — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 05:11:34 +0000

very intresting write up now to further my research

By: Wilbert Doljac

Wilbert Doljac — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 11:59:30 +0000

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By: Belinda

Belinda — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 01:46:42 +0000

It’s interesting to learn about other new year customs, I like the Italian good-luck red underwear tradition; I might do that now too just in case it does bring good luck. In Australia we don’t really have any specific traditions except for elaborate fireworks displays, we love a firecracker! Drinking too generally works well to bring in the new year, but that’s very global I’d say. Cheers to the new year!

By: MsTravelingPants

MsTravelingPants — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:43:24 +0000

I think the plate idea is great. I just was informed that also in Italy they tend to throw an old item out the window to signify out with the old and in with the new. Plates are also used for this. Wonderful traditions.

By: MsTravelingPants

MsTravelingPants — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:42:30 +0000

I think that this is an excellent way to start a fresh. So the list is becoming quite endless: throw a plate out the window (like in Italy), throw one on your friends door (like in Denmark), wear red undies (like in Italy), eat 12 grapes (like in Spain, Portugal, Mexico, and others), wearing white (like in Brazil), or wearing Polkadots (like in the Philippines).

By: MsTravelingPants

MsTravelingPants — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:40:06 +0000

It is great to hear first hand stories of these. I look forward to experiencing these and more. Happy New Year!

By: Gloria - Casina di Rosa

Gloria - Casina di Rosa — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:33:00 +0000

In Italy we also have the tradition of breaking or throwing something old out the window (like a plate). It is not so common in urban areas anymore, but it is still fairly common in southern Italy – I once saw a guy throw an old washing machine off of his balcony in Taranto…! It said to represent the desire to get rid of old problem and welcome new chances into our lives!

By: Mack

Mack — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 10:10:10 +0000

Very nice article. New Year has come so close to everyone. New Year event encloses every person’s heart with great amount of happiness, joyness. Every corner of the world celebrate mesmerizing event like Sparkling fireworks, good greetings, non-stop partying, electrifying music etc. Here are top ten spots of the world such as New York City, Sydney, London, Paris, Ko Phanagn Thailand, Kiribati, Tokyo, Las Vegas, Boston. How they celebrate new year to see refer http://www.travelworth.com/ring-new-year-in-best-spots-of-the-world.html

By: ennasnosrap

ennasnosrap — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 05:06:38 +0000

Hub and I were once in Quito, Ecuador, for New Year’s. Saw the incredible effigies on display through the streets during the day, then locked ourselves into our B&B for New Year’s Eve night on advice of hosts, listening to gunshots and yelling late into night – very wild West!

By: Shannon OD

Shannon OD — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 03:56:36 +0000

What a neat idea! I really enjoyed reading these different traditions! I really like Denmark – that sounds like crazy fun!