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The Symbolism of Red Underwear in Italy for New Year's Eve
In Italy, New Year’s Eve is more than just a time for fireworks, festive dinners, and celebrations. It's also steeped in traditions that are believed to bring good luck for the year ahead. Among these customs, one stands out for its playful, yet deeply symbolic meaning
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Firework Displays: How Cultures Worldwide Welcome the New Year
Fireworks are synonymous with New Year’s Eve celebrations around the world, lighting up the sky with dazzling colors and loud explosions that signal the start of a fresh chapter. The spectacle of fireworks is not only about marking midnight; it is deeply rooted in the desire to ward off bad luck
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Burning Effigies in Ecuador to Banish the Old Year
As the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve, Ecuadorians partake in a powerful and symbolic tradition to ensure the old year’s troubles don’t carry over into the new one: burning effigies. Known as “Año Viejo”, or the “Old Year,” this custom involves crafting effigies that represent the year gone by