Spain-Eat 12 grapes
Eat 12 grapes which represent each stroke of the clock. This is a tradition, especially in Puerta del Sol Square in Madrid. Finish off your last grape in the last seconds of the old year to symbolize good luck in each of the twelve months to come.
Ukraine-Give someone a gift
In Ukraine, New Year’s is a gift giving time. Many don’t traditional give large gifts at Christmas and do it to celebrate the new year instead. You could give some candy or homed treats leftover from Christmas in a true Ukrainian spirit.
Italy - Smooch in the new year like Italian Venetians
People gather in St. Mark’s square as the new year approaches in Venice. When the new year comes, there is a mass kissing session going on. So, smooch your love like the Venetians to ring in the new year.
Belgium-Write a note to yourself or someone else
Celebrate a Belgian New Years with notes. - In Belgium on New Year’s Eve, also known as Sint Sylvester Vooranvond or Saint Sylvester’s Eve, children write letters and make crafts to their parents and godparents. With a twist from the Belgian people, you can write a letter to loved ones or even yourself a year from now, and open it the following year.
France-Eat crepes on NYE like the french
I can't think of many more tasty treats. I mean who wouldn't take a Banana Nutella Crepe topped with creme? I sure could take one right now.
There you have it! 5 ways to celebrate new years from 5 countries.
