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A Lucky New Year (Rerun)
Dec 31, 2023
Harold has terrible luck and decides to follow every tradition and superstition in the world to change his luck. Each attempt ends in disaster. He reflects on his experience and shares his New Year's resolution to be less superstitious.
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- Despite Harold's efforts to follow various New Year's traditions, his luck does not change, leaving him disheartened and hopeless.
- The unexpected arrival of Harold's Scottish friend, Hamish, and his meaningful gifts bring Harold joy and change his perspective on superstitions.
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Harold's Unfortunate Luck
Harold, a believer in traditions and superstitions, experiences a string of unfortunate events. From being late to work due to a collapsing bus shelter to a disastrous date, his bad luck seems endless. Harold decides to research New Year's traditions and tries to change his fortunes. However, his attempts to follow various traditions, such as wearing red underwear and smashing plates and pomegranates, only lead to more misfortune. Despite his best efforts, Harold's luck does not improve, leaving him disheartened and hopeless.
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