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Families would leave bowls of porridge outside to appease them on winter solstice, because if humans treated them well, they would bring them good luck ... for gnome or gonk beards,” says ...

According to superstition, you'll be sweeping away good luck along with dirt and dust mites, so avoid cleaning until Jan 2nd. People may think it's a little silly to avoid cleaning and putting ...

"Did you know eating 12 grapes on the New Year brings you good luck?" asked Kroger's TikTok. The TikTok video went on to note that "as the clock strikes midnight, you eat them one at a time with ...

However, some Chinese people believe sweeping or doing laundry on New Year's Day could sweep all of your good luck for the year away, so you may want to wait until Jan. 2 to do all your cleaning.

When it comes to ushering in a new 365 days though, there are plenty of popular traditions from around the world that might just bring you good luck and positive energy in the new year.

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