10 Interesting New Year’s Traditions from Around the World
| December 31, 2018
4. Mexico
Mexico has several unique New Year’s traditions, many of which are practiced widely still. The Spanish tradition of the 12 lucky grapes has made its way over to this country, so some people try and take on that challenge. Other than grapes, another food that’s thought to bring fortune in the new year are lentils. Many Mexicans cook and eat lentils on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day, and they give them out to family and friends who come to visit, in order to spread the luck around.
Many people clean their homes for the New Year, sweeping and mopping right up until the stroke of midnight. Then, the bucket of dirty water is thrown out the window, to signify the departure of the old year.
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