New Year's Eve is a widely celebrated world event. From Spain to the Philippines, read on to learn about some of the world's weirdest and wonderful New Year's Eve traditions.
Spaniards welcome the New Year by consuming 12 grapes at the stroke of midnight, symbolizing good luck for each month ahead.
Colombians stroll around their block with empty suitcases to ensure a year filled with travel and adventure.
Danes express joy by smashing plates and leaping off chairs, symbolizing leaving behind the old and embracing the new.
.Finns melt tin and pour it into cold water, interpreting the resulting shapes to predict the future year's events.
Panamanians set fire to effigies symbolizing the old year, purging negativity and making way for a fresh start.
South Africans engage in a tradition of throwing old furniture out of windows, symbolizing a clean break from the past.
Filipinos believe in the power of round shapes, from fruits to coins, to attract prosperity and completeness in the coming year.
Brazilians embrace the New Year by donning specially chosen underwear believed to bring good fortune and positive energy.
Greeks hang onions on their doors as a symbol of rebirth and growth, welcoming the New Year with optimism.
Estonians indulge in a feast, believing that the more they eat on New Year's Eve, the more abundance they'll experience in the upcoming year.