Chinese New Year traditions, passed down from generation ... Wearing new clothes and wishing others good luck On New Year’s Day, wearing new clothes symbolizes a fresh start.

Each culture celebrating the Lunar New Year has traditions passed down from generation to generation that are thought to bring good luck. For the Lunar New Year 2025, I asked NPR readers and ...

A tradition that stems from Brazil, wearing white while jumping seven waves or throwing flowers in the ocean inspires good fortune for the new year ... is said to bring luck in love.

While Chinese New Year celebrations are known for the firecrackers and food, the holiday is steeped in tradition and ceremony, with rituals invoking good luck and prosperity for the year ahead.

One of the most famous good-luck charms is the shamrock ... Learn an Irish jig this year, and showing off your moves will be a St. Patrick’s Day tradition for years to come!

In every corner of the globe, cultures and communities have their own special New Year's Eve traditions they believe will usher in 365 days of health, wealth or good luck. Experiencing these ...

we’ll explore 10 unique New Year traditions worldwide. In Spain, it's traditional to eat 12 grapes at midnight, one for each stroke of the clock. This practice is believed to bring good luck for ...

Every year on March 17 ... In Ireland, a well-known tradition is "drowning the shamrock," and it's believed to bring good luck. The shamrock has long been linked with Irish heritage and fortune.

One of the biggest Hogmanay traditions is first footing. It is said that having a tall, dark-haired man as the first visitor to your home of the new year will bring good luck. Usually, an ideal ...