STRANGE NEW YEAR TRADITIONS AROUND THE WORLD

In Japan they ring all of their bells 108 times in alignment with the Buddhist belief that this brings cleanness. It’s also considered good to be smiling going into the New Year as it supposedly brings good luck.

In Switzerland they celebrate the New Year by dropping ice cream on the floor.

In Colombia they carry their suitcases around with them all day in hopes of having a travel filled year.

In Ecuador they celebrate the New Year by burning paper filled scarecrows at midnight. They also burn photographs from the last year. All in the name of good fortune.