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You’ve probably heard the term “New Year Resolutions,” but have you ever thought about superstitions as well? If you didn’t know, there are some superstitions that people hold when it comes to ringing a new year with prosperity and luck. Maybe they are looking for a change in career or new love. What should you not do on January 1? What to do on New Year’s Day
There’s a list of things that you should do, even if they seem silly. They’ll bring better luck. The two most famous superstitions are to walk around with an empty bag and to avoid doing any laundry or cleaning for one day. The Chinese believe that doing laundry and cleaning up on New Year’s Day will bring bad luck. According to tradition, washing or cleaning can wash away good luck for the coming year. According to Italian and Spanish superstitions, the color of your underwear is important. According to multiple outlets, the color of a person’s underwear can bring someone their heart’s deepest desires – even in their love life.
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What Not to Do on New Year’s Day
You should avoid eating lobster on New Year’s Day because, according to several experts, lobsters walk backward, which can damage your New Year’s resolutions as you try move forward.
Best Foods to Eat for Good Luck
Black-eyed peas and lentils are the best foods for financial prosperity! Apparently, eating peas with greens and cornbread is a good call to ensure financial stability and/or success for the year ahead.
Additionally, eating noodles, pork and whole fish can bring a wholesome and prosperous year. Pomegranate seeds are good luck for New Year’s Day, but grapes are the most popular fruit to eat. When the New Year begins, you must balance a glass or champagne and 12 grapes on a table. Each grape represents a resolution you have for the coming year.
