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Kissing at the midnight stroke: One of most popular belief around the world is to kiss your beloved and dear ones at the stroke of midnight. It exudes warmth and affection and shows how much you care. It is said that those who fail to do so have cold relations with their loved ones for one full year.
Settling old and unpaid bills: New Year should not begin with unsettled amounts and unpaid debts. It is always said that all money settlements should be dealt with before the old year closes in. It is the time to bury the foregone and begin afresh, hence one should take care that debts are paid off before January 1st.
Brand New Clothes: It is believed that one should begin the New Year by wearing brand new clothes. Not only is it auspicious but it also ensures that you have a steady flow of new clothes the entire year to jazz up your wardrobe!
Loud Noises: Greet the New Year by making loud noises. Not only would you enjoy doing that, but also it is believed that it scares away evil spirits thus ensuring you have a hassle free New Year.
Letting out Money: Make sure that you don't pay back loans or lend money to anyone on January 1st. It indicates that you shall be paying all year long and money would be flowing out instead of the other way around.
Born on 1st of January: It is said that babies that are born on the 1st of January will always have luck and prosperity on their side.
Damage and Wreckage: Make sure you don't break or wreck anything on the New Year. If you do, you shall have a damaging New Year. Avoid breaking things on the New Year as it indicates that 'wreck' will be your companion for the New Year. It is also recommended that you remain happy and cheerful on the first day of the year as it ensures that you shall have a cheerful year ahead
First Visitor: It is a popular belief that the first person that enters your abode indicates and influences the kind of year you will have ahead. It is considered lucky if a tall, dark-haired man sets his foot in your house first thing on the New Year. Such a visitor should be greeted in warmly and treated generously. It is even better if he gets a gift for you. Some of the luckiest gifts include a silver coin, a lump of coal, piece of bread, etc. Blondes and Redheads are supposed to bring bad luck, so keep them away. Also, it is bad-luck if a woman enters your home first, so try to keep them away too, even if that requires not opening the door!
Black Eyed Peas: The Black Eyed Peas are considered a symbol of good-luck and are usually combined with cabbage or turnip greens, which symbolize money. Hence, eating a combination of Black Eyed Peas and either of the two ensures that you not only have a great prosperous New Year, but also that your digestive system gets cleaned thoroughly!
