35 Best New Year Good Luck Traditions From Around the World

Every country has its own ways to bring good luck while ringing in the coming year. Many groups start the year off with good luck foods: beans, round foods and noodles are often high on the list, as well as some tasty desserts. Other cultures put great stock in what you wear, letting your wardrobe usher in good health, money or love. Then again, where you are (or what you’re listening to) when the clock strikes midnight could carry more importance than what you’re wearing. Seriously, there are plenty of traditions you can follow to go into 2023 with a fresh start.

No matter how you choose to celebrate New Year’s Eve, whether it’s with a lavish New Year’s Eve dinner, a quiet night at home watching New Year’s movies or a thoughtful planning session centered around making New Year’s wishes, see if you can fold in one of these good lucky New Year’s traditions from around the world because we could all benefit from some fortune coming our way!