New Years Traditions Around The World

While the beginning of the new year celebrated around the world, every country puts its own local spin on the festivities. From vegetables hung on the door to lucky undergarments, the various rituals are truly fascinating, Here are just a couple of New Year’s traditions from around the world.

Greece

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On New Year’s Eve in Greece, an onion is hung on the front door of many homes, symbolizing rebirth in the New Year. During the daytime, parents wake their kids up by tapping them on the head with an onion.