Holiday Ayo - Each country's customs in welcoming the new year are different from each other. Maybe all you know about New Year's celebrations are concerts, fireworks, or going around town. However, not all countries celebrate it like that, there are many countries that have unique traditions that are still preserved.

This unique custom in the world of welcoming the New Year can be quite important information for those of you who want to travel abroad. By knowing these habits, you can adapt well when you are on New Year's holidays in that country.

What are the unique traditions of welcoming the New Year from various countries? Read the complete explanation only here.

1. Throwing White Flowers into the Ocean, Brazil

source: Daily Sabah

One of the unique New Year traditions in various countries is throwing white flowers into the ocean in Brazil. To welcome the new year, Brazilians will flock to the sea carrying white flowers. This white flower will later be thrown into the sea.

Throwing white flowers into the sea is a symbol of respect for the Goddess of the Ocean. It's not just about throwing flowers, when throwing flowers you have to make a wish. It is hoped that this application will be realized in the new year.

2. Burning Scarecrow, Ecuador

source: Գոհար Կարագյան 11-րդ դասարան հեռավար սովորող

The cultures of various countries are diverse and unique, one of which is the New Year culture in Ecuador. At midnight on New Year's Eve, Ecuadorians will burn scarecrows and several photos from the previous year.

This burning is intended to bring good luck in the new year. Ecuadorians usually burn scarecrows in open fields while rejoicing together.

3. Songkran Festival, Thailand

source: Travel Authentic Asia

In Asia, specifically in Thailand, there is also a unique tradition to welcome the New Year, namely the Songkran Festival. In this festival, everyone will bring water and spray it on other people they meet.

This festival is one of the most lively festivals in Thailand. However, this festival is only celebrated on Thai New Year which falls every April.

4. Eat 12 Grapes, Spain

source: Food Republic

Las doce uvas de la buena suerte is a tradition in Spain before the new year. This tradition is to eat 12 grapes 12 seconds before the new year.

Spaniards believe that eating 12 grapes before the new year can ward off bad luck. There are no specific rules for the color of the grapes eaten in this tradition.

5. Stay in the Grave, Chile

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A unique New Year's custom abroad that is quite extreme is staying in a cemetery on New Year's Eve. This tradition occurs in Chile.

The beginning of this custom was when a family broke into the cemetery on New Year's Eve. They wanted to stay overnight with their family members who died on New Year's Eve.

Starting from this, Chileans began to get used to staying at the graves of their loved ones on New Year's Eve. This has been legalized by the local government.