Hello friends, well another year has come and gone it seems as though they get shorter all the time, as do the days, weeks and months. I thought everyone might enjoy this article. Happy New Year from Around the World! For your New Year’s celebration, customs from other countries that are supposed to bring good fortune for the year..............
China—The color red is the Chinese symbol of good luck and happiness. Paint your front door with a new coat of red paint or hang a red banner.
France—Good health and good fortune will come to those who eat a stack of pancakes on New Year’s Day.
Norway—Prepare rice pudding and hide one whole almond in the bowl. Dish out the pudding to family and friends on New Year’s Day. The person who gets the almond is assured of major wealth.
Puerto Rico—At 12 midnight, children throw pails of water out of a window in the belief that doing so rids the home of evil spirits.
Spain—At 12 midnight, eat one grape with each toll of the clock, which will assure that you have good luck each month of the year.
Switzerland—On New Year’s Day, let a drop of cream land on the floor to make sure you have a rich New Year.
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