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.
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.
Deep dives
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.
Hamish Saves The Day
During his New Year's Eve party, Harold's Scottish friend Hamish arrives late, embodying the traditional 'first foot' in Scottish culture. Hamish brings coal, salt, shortbread, and whiskey as gifts, which, according to the tradition, are believed to bring good luck for the new year. This unexpected turn of events brings Harold great joy, and he realizes that his year may not be as unlucky as he thought. With Hamish's arrival and his meaningful gifts, Harold's perspective on superstitions begins to change.
A Hopeful New Year
As the night unfolds and the party continues, Harold's spirits are lifted. The music plays, the whiskey flows, and the shortbread is enjoyed by all. With Hamish's presence, Harold begins to believe that this year could be different, despite his skeptical new year's resolution to be less superstitious. The story ends on a hopeful note, emphasizing the power of friendship and unexpected moments that can make a significant impact on one's perspective and luck for the new year.
Harold has terrible luck. Bus shelters collapse on him, he makes his dates vomit, and no matter how many good-luck charms he wears, his luck won't change. So he decides that this New Year's Eve, he's going to follow every tradition and superstition in the world, to see if he can change his luck around.
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