The Weirdest New Year Traditions Ever!

#1 Argentina

These are some of the weirdest New Year's traditions ever. Every country seems stranger than the other. Some are so outrageous that they make you laugh. We begin with the Argentina! You need to wear new pink underwear to attract love.

#2 South Africa

Residents of Johannesberg, South Africa have a tradition of throwing appliances out the window on New Years Day. This apparently ranges from toasters to actual full-sized couches. Look out below!

#3 Denmark

The Danish jump on chairs at midnight! The last person standing on a chair is going to have the worst luck in the coming year... just like musical chairs the kids play in the USA.

#4 Denmark

For those not into chair jumping.. Denmark on New Year's Eve might be the only time you can smash your plates and not get anyone angry at you for it. But you're not throwing the plates in your own house, you're going to the homes of your friends and throwing plates at their doors to show how much you value them as a friend. Stick with the chairs, it's safer.

#5 Scotland

The 'First Footing' begins at midnight, meaning you want to be the first in someone's home. By arriving first, it ensured that you will be in that person's life throughout the new year.

#6 Chile

Get yourself a broom, because at midnight you must sweep your entire house out to remove bad energy from the past year.

#7 Central America

In countries like Mexico and Colombia, some people carry suitcases around the block as a way of welcoming new and exciting travels in the upcoming year.

#8 Russia

Write a wish on a piece of paper, burn it, and throw the ashes into a glass of champagne then drink the glass down as fast as possible. Your wish will come true in the new year!

#9 New Zealand

In New Zealand people parade through their neighborhoods banging on pots and pans as loudly as possible from midnight until daybreak. It scares off evil.

#10 North Carolina

The town of Brasstown, NC, commemorates the new year with a "possum drop," which is exactly what you think it is. And despite protests by PETA, the tradition continues today. There was even a documentary about it.

#11 Philippines

One Filipino tradition is to wear polka dots on New Year's Eve, because round objects signify prosperity.

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