2023 has arrived! Time to plan for the year ahead and set some resolutions. On Dec. 31, as the clock struck midnight, you likely celebrated the New Year with fireworks, parties, noise makers, the ball drop, music, celebration hats, and confetti. But around the world, not everyone celebrates the same way. Check out some of these traditions others use to ring in the new year! Colombia Who does not love to travel? In Colombia, many carry an empty suitcase or two around the neighborhood, hoping to bless the coming year with many chances to travel. Spain NEW YEAR’S TRADITIONS AROUND THE WORLD New Year, New Perspectives In these Central and South American countries, the new year is celebrated with lucky underwear! The most common colors are red, intended to welcome love in the upcoming year, and yellow, which is said to bring about prosperity. Greece If you were to visit Greece on New Year’s Eve, you might see onions — thought to symbolize rebirth — hanging on the front doors of every home. On New Year’s Day, parents wake their children by gently tapping them on the head with the onions. Philippines In the Philippines, people use round shapes to represent coins that symbolize prosperity in the new year. Some even display round fruit, such as grapes, on their dining room table and, like people in Spain, will eat 12 at midnight. Denmark To get rid of evil spirits, the people of Denmark will throw old plates and glasses against their friends’ and families’ front doors. Then to “leap” into the new year with good luck, they stand on chairs and jump off! In Spain, you may catch some natives eating exactly 12 grapes, one for each clock strike once midnight arrives. Each one represents good luck for each month in the new year. In larger cities such as Barcelona and Madrid, they gather to eat grapes together in the main squares. Brazil, Ecuador, Venezuela, and Bolivia
Coming Together as a Community Through Good Times, Food, and Photos!
Our annual client appreciation event was held on Saturday, Nov. 12, and was a huge success! Dozens of our clients participated, and we were thrilled to welcome everyone into our home! The event truly felt like a holiday reunion party. Lisa prepared the food herself, and we were thrilled to see many family members we call our clients come together. From singles and couples to families and even family pets, everyone was invited to attend our event and receive free photos. We hired a professional photographer for the day, providing free high-resolution digital photos at no charge to our clients. We look forward to hosting this event again! Thank you for your support, which made this event possible.
What New Year’s traditions do you have?
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