New Year Superstitions

New Year’s Eve, just as the first day of the year, are accompanied by certain superstitions which are transmitted from one generation to another. Underlying idea behind most of these superstitions is that events occurring on New Year’s Day set the pattern for the rest of the year.

What is good to do on New Year’s Eve?

Make a wish

If you make a wish in New Year’s Eve, then it is likely to become true.

Wear new clothes

This would mean receiving more new garments during the year. Red clothing is preferred for New Year's Day since red is considered a happy color and is sure to attract for the wearer a brighter future. 

Make noise

People believe that Evil One and his attendants and servants hate loud noise. So, scare them away by being as loud in New Year celebrations as possible. Church bells are rung at midnight for the same reason. 

Don’t keep debts

Pay your bills and loans before New Year Eve, so you don't have any debt left for New Year. Moreover, don’t lend money on New Year’s Eve.

Have money in your pocket

On New Year’s Eve is good to have money in your pocket or to keep money in your hand. And the wineglass must be always full.

Avoid being alone

Try do not be alone on New Year’s Eve, because you’ll be alone all year. Be with your family or friends, but never alone.

Letting the Old Year out

At midnight, all the doors of a house must be opened to let the old year escape unimpeded. 

First footing

First person, who will pass on the first day your doorstep, will influence you all year. If it’s a woman, then the New Year will not be very good. The brunettes bring luck and happiness, but the blondes and redheads bring bad luck.