Japan: Bells and Peace
In Japan, the New Year's celebration, or "Shogatsu", is accompanied by deep spirituality. On New Year's Eve, Buddhist temples ring bells 108 times to cleanse people of negative thoughts and passions. The Japanese also decorate their homes with pine branches and bamboo, which symbolize longevity and strength.

Spain: 12 grapes for good luck
In Spain, it is customary to eat 12 grapes for New Year's - one with each stroke of the clock. It is believed that this brings good luck in each month of the coming year. To fulfill the tradition on time, you need to be very clever!

Brazil: White clothes and the sea
In Brazil, New Year's is associated with beach parties. People dress in white to attract peace and harmony, and also sacrifice flowers to the sea by throwing them into the waves. This is a tribute to the sea goddess Yemanja.

Denmark: Broken Dishes
The Danes believe that the more broken dishes left on your doorstep after the New Year, the more happiness and friends you will have. That's why they specially "break" plates on the doors of their friends and loved ones.

Philippines: The magic of round objects
In the Philippines, everything revolves around the round shape. People eat round fruits, wear clothes with round patterns and even throw coins to attract wealth and prosperity.

New Year in different countries is not just a holiday, but a cultural reflection of traditions and beliefs. Despite the differences, we all strive for one thing - to start the year with a clean slate, full of hopes and dreams.

May your celebration be one that will be remembered for a long time, and the new year will bring only the best!