“New Year’s Eve Around the World: 20 Fascinating Facts About December 31st”
New Zealand is among the first countries to celebrate New Year’s Eve due to its time zone.
In Spain, people eat 12 grapes at midnight for good luck. It's like If you can finish all 12 grapes within the first minute, you'll have a lucky new year.
Sydney, Australia, hosts one of the world’s largest New Year’s Eve fireworks displays.
In Japan, Buddhist temples ring their bells 108 times on New Year’s Eve.
Brazil’s beaches turn into celebrations with millions dressed in white for peace.
Scotland’s Hogmanay festival involves fire ceremonies and a torch-lit procession.
In Italy, wearing red underwear on December 31st is believed to bring love and luck.
The famous New Year’s Eve ball drop in New York’s Times Square started in 1907.
Denmark celebrates by smashing plates on friends’ doorsteps for good fortune.
In the Philippines, people wear polka dots for prosperity.
South Koreans gather at the Bosingak Belfry in Seoul for a ceremonial bell-ringing.
The ancient Romans celebrated December 31st as a day of feasting and gifts.
In Greece, families bake Vasilopita, a cake with a hidden coin for luck.
Russians write wishes on paper, burn it, and drink the ashes mixed in champagne.
Germans pour molten lead into water to predict their future.
The tradition of making resolutions dates back to ancient Babylonians.
In Mexico, people sweep their houses to remove bad energy for the coming year.
Argentina celebrates by burning effigies representing the year’s misfortunes.
Fireworks are believed to scare away evil spirits in many cultures.
In Canada, New Year’s Eve is celebrated with polar bear swims in icy waters.
