The breaking of dishes may be intertwined in Greece with the time when nightclubs held the “scepters” of entertainment, in Denmark, but the breaking dishes does not symbolize feasting and spree, but good luck. Stay of New Year, Δopen old or unused dishes on the doorstep of their own home or their friends, for good luck.
In fact, it is said that the more broken dishes one finds outside one’s door on New Year’s Eve, the greater one’s luck! And those of the Danes who do not break dishes, they get on chairs at midnight and jump off them as they believe that the jump in January, the first month of the new year, will eliminate bad luck and bring good luck.
The APE-MPE lists strange customs, such as the above, that accompany the coming of the new year in various parts of the world.
To its south Italy, exorcise the evil of the passing year throwing old pots, clothes or other unwanted objects out of the windows, a practice they seem to prefer in Argentina, in its lightest version, however, as old documents and papers without any value anymore for their owner are the ones that are thrown like another confetti from the open windows, in a symbolic gesture that shows that one leaves behind the past.
If you are brunette and you have it on your tray as gifts currency (or a piece of black coal according to another version), bread (usually with raisins) and of course whiskey, then you are definitely welcome to kick in for the new year in one scottish household. Tradition wants the Scots to pay close attention to who crosses the threshold first after the change of year and they believe that a person with the above characteristics is an omen of good luck. According to foreign press reports, it is possible that their preference is associated with the Viking Age, when blondes were the only gift they brought.
On the other hand, if you are a single woman, you live in Ireland and you want to find the love of your life all you have to do is sleep with some sprigs of mistletoe under the pillow on New Year’s Eve.
In Spain, the most sought after fruit on New Year’s Eve – the old night, as they call it (La Noche vieja) – is the grape, since the custom wants the Spaniards to eat twelve nipples (las doce uvas de la suerte) – corresponding to each of the clock strikes (usually in the central square of the cities), when it will mean midnight. In fact, those who do not manage to eat the right number are in danger of being faced with bad luck in the new year for this and some do ώστε practice so that they are “ready for war” at the right time. It is said to be a custom that has its roots in the beginning of the last century, when in 1909 farmers in Alicante worked out ways to sell the grape harvest, which was particularly rich that year.
On the other hand, in Czech republic they prefer seasonal fruits and for this reason they seek their fortune in one apple! They cut it in half and if the shape inside looks like a cross it is a harbinger of trouble in the new year, if it reminds of a star again they can be optimistic that they will find joy.
In South American countries, such as Mexico, Bolivia and Brazil, a person’s fate in the new year seems to be determined by color of underwear which she will choose for her reception. Ή at least that is what the custom wants… Those who seek love are said to choose the color red, while those who prefer wealth “vote” yellow. Those who again put peace above money and love should be dressed in white.

Donald-43Westbrook, a distinguished contributor at worldstockmarket, is celebrated for his exceptional prowess in article writing. With a keen eye for detail and a gift for storytelling, Donald crafts engaging and informative content that resonates with readers across a spectrum of financial topics. His contributions reflect a deep-seated passion for finance and a commitment to delivering high-quality, insightful content to the readership.