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[M.Helen]

Like any other important event in life, and the pass from one year to another is associated with a number of superstitions, customs and traditions. The New Year night is full of superstitions, but also in ancient traditions. Not everyone knows and not all are superstitious. But there are very superstitious people who observe the New Year traditions and customs. You are welcome to post the superstitions and customs from your country here

[M.Helen]

Superstitions, traditions and customs on New Year's Eve!!!
Winter holidays are a source of joy for everyone, but, also one more reason to be superstitious. New Year customs bring with them and superstitions, in all parts of the world. For example, the Greeks make a traditional cake where put money. The person who finds the money will have savor joy throughout the year. This custom has been borrowed by the Romans, but only in certain regions of the country.

[M.Helen]

The term "New Year" comes from French ( "Réveillon") and means "lookout" or "feast at midnight". Hence the tradition of having a rich meal and not to sleep in the night of the years. Also among the New Year traditions are also the games, music, greetings to chase away the evil from the year ends and cordial reception of the following year.
There are New Year customs that have survived only in rural areas (extinction of lights symbolizing the darkness and chaos and lighting them as symbol of birth and faith). In many urban areas the New Year customs and traditions were replaced with fun and fireworks.

[M.Helen]

Besides the customs and traditions, exist and superstitions on New Year's Eve. Those who believe in superstitions, must not to wash clothes, not to sew or to knit in the night of the year (without luck), should not enter the new year without the money in your pocket (it say, that, so will be the new year which comes), is not good to be in debt, to that they say that debt will still exist next year etc..

[M.Helen]

Also, tradition says you should not throw anything out of the house on the first day of new year because you will throw the luck. Also on the first day of the year's, best not to go out of the house, until a brunette person will not pass your threshold (according to tradition, people brunettes bring good luck and happiness, and the red and blonde bad luck).

[M.Helen]

In the night of the years is good to make a wish, for it is likely to come true. All New Year's Eve is good to make much noise, like loud noises to chase away evil spirits. If you did not yet chose the outfit for New Year's Eve party, opt for red clothes (or even choose to wear a red enhancement) because red symbolizes happiness and luck in love

[M.Helen]

Another New Year tradition says it's better to leave a lamp or a candle lit on the night of the year to enjoy the light and a new year full of achievements.
Do not forget the viscera, if you want to have luck in love and, pay attention to those who will ironing doorstep just after midnight: if a woman, you have a bad year, if a man, you will have a year full of joy!.

[Terry]

January was established as the first month of the year by the Roman Calendar.It was named in honour of the god Ianus. Ianus has two faces, one looks in the past, the other in future.The ancient Roman calendar had only ten months and the new year started on 1 March. Tha Anglo-Saxons called the first month Wolf monath, because wolves came in village for food. That are some facts about January origin

[Martin]

Kissing at midnight:
Kissing those dearest to us at midnight is not only to share a moment of celebration with our favorite people, but also to ensure those affections and ties will continue throughout the next twelve months.