Squiz Kids New Year Traditions... Your Shortcut
Dec 31, 2024
Explore fascinating global New Year traditions, from eating grapes in Spain for luck to smashing plates in Denmark for letting go of the past. Discover how different cultures mark this pivotal time, with unique celebrations like the Lunar New Year in China and Thailand's Songkran water festival. Learn about the themes of reflection and forgiveness that define these festivities, highlighting their role in fostering community bonds as we welcome new beginnings.
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Spanish Grape-Eating Tradition
- In Spain, people eat 12 grapes at midnight, one for each clock strike, to bring 12 months of good luck.
- This tradition involves running around to ensure everyone has grapes at the right moment.
Colombian Travel Tradition
- In Colombia, people walk around the block at midnight carrying an empty suitcase.
- This is a tradition hoping to guarantee a year full of travel and adventure.
Danish and Panamanian Farewell Traditions
- In Denmark, people smash old plates and glasses on friends' doors on New Year's Eve to banish bad spirits.
- In Panama, they burn muñecos, giant puppets representing notable people, to symbolically burn the past year away.