Another year draws to a close…
There are so many great traditions around the world to celebrate the new year. In the American Southern states, Hoppin’ John is a popular tradition to bring good luck in the new year. In Mexico (and much of Latin America and Spain) there is a tradition that calls for twelve grapes. In the remaining twelve seconds of the year, and before the clock strikes midnight, you must eat one grape each second — and make a wish as you eat each one. The tradition says that doing so means you’ll bring good luck to each month of the new year. It’s quite a challenge, so maybe choose smallish grapes and definitely seedless ones. But if you don’t like grapes then eating a tablespoon of cooked lentils is also believed to bring the same good luck.
The traditions for good luck and good fortune are many. Another popular tradition is to wear new red or yellow underwear. If you wear red it means you’re wishing the new year brings you love and passion. Choosing yellow signifies money and prosperity. Perhaps a combination of the two colours will bring you both?!
Best wishes for the New Year!
Cheers,
rosa
The same to you Rosa, thank you!
Happy New Year!
And to you Helene! Thank you:)
Happy new year Nancy, I hope 2015 is a cracker for you :)
Janie x
Happy New Year, Janie! Best wishes for a fab 2015.
Wow, 12 wishes in 12 seconds. I’d have to think about that ahead of time… ;-) Sounds like a fun tradition. As you probably know, Italians eat lentils and sausage, and throw something old out the window… watch out below! As you say, there are so many amazing New Years traditions around the world.
Happy cooking and Feliz Año Nuevo!
Frank
I actually didn’t know that, thanks for sharing Frank. Haha, yeah it may be a bit dangerous. Buon anno and all my best wishes for a fantastic 2015!
Nancy, A VERY VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Have a great 2015!xoxo
And to you as well Ash! Happy cooking, shooting, and best wishes for 2015. xoxo :)