The uniqueness of the New Year's Eve celebrations in some countries

Does not feel New Year's Eve had its day ya. Usually on the eve of the new year, people will take to the streets to enjoy the moment the turn of the year. The excitement of fireworks and the din of trumpets blowing from all directions are increasingly enliven the celebration of New Year's Eve. In fact most people are really willing to stay up so as not to lose the moment that happens once in a year.
But, it turns out the people in these countries have a very unique tradition tablets to celebrate the new year. Even among these traditions are traditions that could be considered a bit odd and will make us frown.

Bonfire lit all night in Italy


        Italian residents have a tradition to make a big
bonfire to welcome the new year. The thing that makes this unique tradition is, the bonfire should not be extinguished in one day. Resident in Italy believe that the fire originated from the sun, so if bonfire is extinguished in the new year, then all the years to come they will not feel the sunlight.

Burn the scarecrow in Ecuador


On New Year's Eve, the people of Ecuador will install and burn the scarecrow in front of their house. This they did right at 00:00. They believe that by doing this they will be free of any bad luck in the coming year.

Hogmanay tradition in Scotland

If we usually celebrate the new year with fireworks, another with the community in Scotland. To celebrate the New Year's Eve, mererka will hold an annual tradition called Hogmanay Festival. At this festival, adult men parade, wearing costumes and carrying torches. Reportedly, this festival has been carried down through the generations since the control of the Scandinavian Vikings. The fire itself is a symbol of the sun and is believed to purify the new year. So for the roads to Scotland on New Year's Eve will see Scotland met by firelight

Throw tradition Dishes in Denmark

It seems that in Denmark there will be many people who buy a new plate in the new year. The reason, they have a very unique tradition at New Year's Eve, which threw the plate to the front door of a neighbor's house! This tradition has spread to the entire country of Denmark so that none of the neighbors complained and scolded those who threw the plate to the door of their home. Danish society believe that the more he broke glassware objects in the door neighbor, then he will be getting the luck in the coming year.

Tin melting in Finland

Predict with molten tin, that is what the people in Finland. Before the turn of the year, they will melt lead in a basin of water, molten form is believed to be able to predict events in the years to come. If the molten heart-shaped, it is believed there will be a wedding. If the molten tin is formed to resemble a pig then in years to come they will be abundant in food. And if the molten tin in the shape of a boat, the next year they will travel far.

Bringing Empty Suitcase in Mexico

Another unique tradition on New Year's Eve is also done by the Mexican population, especially those who love traveling activities. On the eve of the new year, they will be out of the house carrying an empty suitcase. Mexican citizens believe that if they get around town carrying an empty suitcase on New Year's Eve, they will get a fortune to travel to a number of tourist attractions, both at home and abroad in the next year.

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