New Year, Old Traditions
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The New Year is celebrated all around the world. Here are some New Year traditions.
Into the Sea
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Running into the ocean is a New Year’s Day tradition in the Netherlands and Canada.
A Sweet Start
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In Germany, it is a tradition to give out candy pigs. In Turkey, people eat pomegranate fruit.
Festive Fruits
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People in Spain, Peru, and other countries eat 12 grapes on New Year’s Eve for good luck.
Shall We Dance?
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In Austria, people dance the waltz. In the Bahamas, they dress up and dance in a parade.