The answer, it turns out, traces back 3,000 to 4,000 years, to the ancient Babylonian festival of Akitu, celebrated in April, ...

Despite cultural differences, New Year traditions around the world share a common theme: hope for happiness, prosperity, and ...

A beloved ritual for Southerners, eating black-eyed peas as the first thing you consume in a new year is said to bring good luck. Black-eyed peas hummus and black-eyed pea stew with sausage certainly ...

Ecuador’s año viejo celebrations are ... as they are seen as symbols of bounteousness and beauty. The new year’s tradition involves smashing the fruit in front of your home as a means to ...

Setting things on fire is a common New Year's Eve ritual. Some believe it allows you to let go of painful things that ...

New Year's Eve traditions around the world showcase an array of fascinating rituals for welcoming good luck. From eating 12 ...

Perhaps the most popular New Year’s Eve tradition in Spanish-speaking countries and for Hispanic Americans is eating 12 ...