Traditions around the world
Japan: Eating soba noodles
Japan: Eating soba noodles People in Japan kick off the new year by eating a warm bowl of soba noodles. The tradition dates back to
December 9, 2022
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The Spanish start off their new year by eating 12 grapes, which symbolize each strike of the clock. The tradition of las doce uvas de la suerte started in the late 19th century and is believed to ward off evil while boosting your chances of a prosperous and lucky new year. However, this will work only if you manage to eat all of the grapes in a matter of seconds since they need to be gone by the time the clock finishes striking midnight
Japan: Eating soba noodles People in Japan kick off the new year by eating a warm bowl of soba noodles. The tradition dates back to