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New Years Video: 10 Strangest New Year's Traditions around the World

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New Years Video: 10 Strangest New Year's Traditions around the World

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhRjbBB01XM
This video is about traditions we as Americans may find strange as they are different from us. From Spain to China this video covers traditions from all around the world!

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New Years Multimedia: Strange Traditions

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New Years Multimedia: Strange Traditions

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhRjbBB01XM
This video talks about 10 strange New Year's traditions around the world. Anywhere from Japan to America. This video discusses the traditions we as Americans may think are strange but are just average customs for the holiday to others.

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In Japanese homes, families will dine on buckwheat soba noodles at midnight as a way to say goodbye to the old year and to welcome the new year. The long noodles are meant to represent longevity and prosperity into the new year with you. This tradition dates back to the 17th century.

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On New Years Eve, Spaniards would eat 12 grapes. One for each toll of the clock bell. Sometimes they even prep the grapes before they eat them by seeding and peeling the skin off. This tradition began in the 20th century and has since spread to many Spanish-speaking countries.

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One tradition is to fire up the Christmas log on the last day of the year as a way to keep away evil spirits. It is also a representation of Virgin Mary who may warm the newborn baby Jesus by the flames. Another Italian tradition is to wear red underwear as it is seen as bringing good luck into the new year with you.

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Most Filipino families gather together on New Years Eve for a midnight dinner called the Media Noche. On the same night, they also stay up as a way of welcoming the new year. On New Years Day they light fireworks and spend time with their families as a way to strengthen their bond.

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The Chinese New Year is celebrated with a lot of red. Red clothes, decorations, and giving one another gifts wrapped in red are all apart of this celebration. Families unite or reunite to eat dinner together on New Years Eve. This is how they celebrate in China.

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Another main tradition, that also relates to the ball dropping, is the midnight countdown. Americans all around the world will countdown the last 10 seconds of the year, into 12 am or the new year. It's pretty frequent to see people cheer and even share a new years kiss as a way to celebrate. Many cities across the country shoot off fireworks to celebrate as well.

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One of the main American traditions when celebrating the New Year, is watching the crystal ball drop in Times Square to kick off the new year. This has been a tradition in America since 1907. Many people gather here to celebrate as they party, enjoy music and watch fireworks in the sky. A big portion of Americans watch the crystal ball drop at home from their T.V.