Italy: red flowers and food
Italians celebrate the New Year with noise and fun! On New Year's Eve, they wear red underwear, which symbolizes luck and passion. Lentils and pork sausage called cotechino must be on the festive table.

Brazil: snow-white coastline
On the beaches of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, New Year is celebrated in style. People dress in white, symbolizing the purity of the coast and the world, and wander the ocean to make their wishes. A popular ritual is to throw flowers into the water in honor of the goddess of the sea, Yemanja. Fireworks light up the sky, and the rhythms themselves create a unique atmosphere.

Germany: Pig for Good Luck
In Germany, it is important to make a wish with a glass of champagne, stand on a chair or sofa, and then “jump” into the new year. Germans also make small pigs out of marzipan — a symbol of good luck. Another interesting tradition is fortune telling on tin (Bleigießen).

Scotland: Hogmanay Festival
In Scotland, the New Year is known as Hogmanay. On the night of December 31, torchlight processions are held, accompanied by ancient Celtic rituals.

China: Eastern Calendar
In China, the New Year is celebrated according to the lunar calendar, usually at the end of January or in February. During this period, houses are decorated with red lanterns, fireworks are launched, and red envelopes with a certain family (hongbao) are given to each other. One of the chapters

Mexico: 12 grapes.
Mexicans celebrate the New Year with the tradition of eating 12 grapes as the clock strikes, making a wish for each one. This is a symbol of good luck for all 12 months. Another ritual is to set fire to the wishes written on paper, to burn them to the stars.

Australia: Summer and Fireworks\
In Australia, New Year falls in the middle of summer. Celebrations often take place in saunas, with barbecues and swimming. In Sydney, the event features a grand fireworks show over the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, considered one of the best in the world.

Each country celebrates the New Year in its own way, reflecting its unique customs and culture. But one thing remains the same: it is a time of hope, joy and new beginnings. 🎉