The Midnight Pucker Up: New Year Good Luck Superstitions and Beliefs

Are you a believer or a myth hanger, when it comes to New Year's Eve and New Year's Day traditions, well here are a few, such as the kiss at midnight.

*In southern states most Americans eat black-eyed peas, as a symbol of luck, while others keep a dollar to ensure they won't be faced with economic hardship. 

Different traditions are carried out throughout the world.

*In Spain, people eat 12 grapes, one grape each month.

*Do not throw away meals or waste food.

*In Ireland Cleaning the home is good for a fresh start.

*Although there are many good luck traditions in Italy people eat lentils, for wealth and fortune.

*Kissing at midnight is celebrating New Year's Eve with a loved one and getting the year off on a cheerful start, or being lonely. What if there's no one to kiss on new years eve at the stroke of midnight? initiate a phone call or video call to say Happy New Year!

*Stocked cupboards, cabinets, and pantries.

*Don't loan anyone finances.

*Keep a few dry beans in your pockets.

*Wear a lucky charm
Whatever you did to celebrate the new year, fate has already been forewarned in the seeds you've sowed in the past.

Written by Anita Johnson-Brown

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