A new year is upon us, so you know what that means: It’s time to peel some potatoes, eat a bunch of grapes, clean your home and grab a handful of lentils. That is, if you want the new year to be a good one.
Many Latinos believe performing these traditions and rituals will ensure them a better, more prosperous new year.
Advertisement
Whether you believe them or not, you’d be wise to give some of the following New Year’s Eve rituals a try. At the very least, you’ll end up with a clean home, full belly and a few fun stories to tell in 2017. Happy New Year!
1
Eat 12 grapes and make 12 wishes
Shutterstock
2
Clean your house for a fresh start
Shutterstock
3
Make a wish list for the new year
Julia_Sudnitskaya via Getty Images
Advertisement
4
Choose the color of your undies carefully
Shutterstock
5
Run around the block with luggage
Shutterstock
6
Grab a wad of cash before midnight
Shutterstock
Advertisement
7
Sweep out the negative energy
Shutterstock
8
Burn the bad and leave it in the past
Shutterstock
9
Drink with bling for a prosperous new year
Shutterstock
Advertisement
10
Eat a spoonful of lentils
Shutterstock
11
Light a candle for health, love or peace
Eric Gevaert via Getty Images
12
Wear your underwear inside out until after midnight
Shutterstock
Advertisement
13
End the tear with a splash
Shutterstock
14
Put a lover's portrait under your pillow
Shutterstock
15
Turn on the lights for a brighter new year
Shutterstock
Advertisement
16
Wear white for peace and health
jupiterimages
17
Start off the year on the RIGHT foot
Shutterstock
18
Sit and stand, repeat three times for results
picturegarden via Getty Images
Advertisement
19
Place a handful of lentils in your handbag
Shutterstock
20
Watch the old year turn to ashes
Remezcla
21
Pick the right potato
Shutterstock
Advertisement
22
Throw pennies in hopes of good fortune
Epoxydude via Getty Images
23
In Brazil, offer boats for blessings
YASUYOSHI CHIBA via Getty Images
Also on HuffPost:
Advertisement