On New Year's Eve, people in this country eat fried dough (similar to a donut) called Oliebollen.
The Netherlands
Spain
Ecuador
Scotland
After midnight, throw a pomegranate against your door and count the seeds that fall out to see how lucky you will be.
Russia
Greece
Germany
Turkey
Pigs, mushrooms, chimney sweeps, and clovers are lucky symbos in these countries sometimes even made out of marzipan!
Germany
Brazil
Austria
France
Many people offer white flowers to the water god, Yemoja, by throwing them into the ocean in this country.
Brazil
The Netherlands
Scotland
Spain
Symbolize being reborn in this country buy hanging onions on your door.
Brazil
Italy
Scotland
Greece
In this country, dropping a bit of cream on the floor should bring you luck for the next year.
Ireland
France
Switzerland
Turkey
Going to church at the cemetary to ring in the New Year? Totally normal in these countries.
Chile
Italy
Bolivia
Brazil
A man with dark hair should be the first person to enter your house after the new year with coal, whiskey, or salt.
Scotland
Spain
Armenia
Puerto Rico
When in this country, make sure to have some buckwheat noodles for New Year to signify long life and strength.
Italy
Japan
Brazil
Chile
Write your wish for the year on a paper, burn it with a candle, and drink the ashes in a glass of champagne.
Russia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Germany
If you want good fortune in the next year, wear red underwear for your New Year celebrations in these countries.
Brazil
Scotland
Italy
Spain
Cut an apple on New Year's Eve and look at the shape of the core. A star is happiness and health but a cross is illness.
Germany
Greece
Russia
Czech Republic
Make sure you are hungry enough to eat 7, 9, or 12 meals on New Year's Eve if you are in this country.
Estonia
Czech Republic
Russia
Greece
Knead your good wishes for the year into "Good Luck Bread" on New Year's Eve in this country.
Russia
Armenia
Czech Republic
Estonia
Ring the bell 107 on New Year's Eve and once more at midnight to dispel evil desires and cleanse yourself for the year.
Japan
Germany
Columbia
Denmark
In this country, you should sprinkle salt at your doorstep at midnight to bring luck and prosperity for the year.
Armenia
Czech Republic
Turkey
Estonia
