From smashing plates and eating grapes to avoiding certain actions after midnight, New Year’s superstitions span centuries and cultures. In this episode, we explore New Year’s superstitions from around the world, from lucky foods and first-footing to rituals meant to banish bad energy and invite prosperity, and examining what they reveal about humanity’s fear of the unknown—and hope for a fresh start.
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