Global New Year Rituals: From Grapes to Pomegranates, Traditions for Good Luck

• Spain's 'Las Doce Uvas de la Suerte' involves eating 12 grapes at midnight for good fortune.
• Greeks smash pomegranates for prosperity and hang onions for rebirth and protection.
• Brazilians jump over seven waves in the ocean, each granting a wish.
• Cubans throw buckets of water out to wash away bad luck and negative energy.
• Colombians use potatoes under beds to predict financial fortunes, while Russians burn wishes into champagne.

Why It Matters: Diverse global New Year traditions aim to usher in good luck, prosperity, and a fresh start.