New Years Traditions

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What happens to the person who finds the coin baked into their cake in Bolivia?

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They receive luck for the coming year.

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What does wearing yellow underwear on New Year's in Ecuador symbolize?

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It symbolizes hoping for money in the new year.

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What is the significance of walking around the block with an empty suitcase on New Year's in Colombia?

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It symbolizes hoping to travel during the year.

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Why do Siberians swim to the bottom of a frozen lake on New Year's?

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They do it to plant a tree.

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What does wearing red underwear on New Year's in Ecuador represent?

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It represents hoping for love in the new year.

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What is a common New Year's tradition in many cultures involving food?

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Eating 12 grapes at midnight for good luck.

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What does the tradition of burning an effigy on New Year's symbolize in some cultures?

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It symbolizes getting rid of the old year and welcoming the new one.

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In Spain, what do people do at midnight on New Year's Eve?

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They eat 12 grapes, one for each stroke of the clock.

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What is the significance of the New Year's kiss in many cultures?

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It symbolizes love and friendship for the coming year.

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What do people in Italy traditionally eat on New Year's Day for good luck?

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They eat lentils.