Unusual New Year Traditions: Plates, Grapes, Graves & More Global Quirks

• Spain: Eat 12 grapes at midnight, one for each month's good fortune.
• Denmark: Throw old plates at friends' doors for affection and luck.
• Japan: Buddhist temples ring bells 108 times to purify sins for a clear mind.
• Scotland: 'First footing' tradition determines household luck based on the first visitor.
• Philippines: Circular objects, clothing, and food are used to attract wealth; Chile: Families celebrate in cemeteries with departed loved ones.

Why It Matters: New Year's traditions vary wildly across the globe, reflecting diverse cultural beliefs and hopes.