One grape for every stroke of the clock to represent each month in the year. Each grape is said to bring good luck in the new year. Switzerland believes good luck comes from letting a drop of cream land on the floor New Years Day. While in France people eat a stack of pancakes for luck and good health. Belgium farmers wish their animals a Happy New Year for blessings.
Armenian women cook a special bread for their family.
The bread is kneaded with luck and good wishes pressed into the dough before it is cooked. In Northern Portugal children go caroling from home to home and are given treats and coins. Romanians had a tradition of listening to hear if the farm animals talked on New Years Day. In Bolivia families make beautiful little wood or straw dolls to hang outside their homes to bring good luck. All rights reserved.