Let's Celebrate

In many places, a new year begins on January 1. Here is how four countries celebrate. Do you have any New Year’s traditions?

In Spain, they eat grapes.

At midnight, the clock chimes 12 times. The Spanish eat one grape at each chime. They believe it is good luck.

Germans eat candy pigs.

These pigs are sweet treats. Each wears a four-leaf clover. The pigs and clovers are both for good luck.

In the Philippines, children jump.

Three, two, one: Jump! When the clock strikes 12, kids jump up. This is believed to make them taller.

First-footing is a tradition in Scotland.

Who will be the first visitor to your home in the new year? A dark-haired man is said to bring good luck.