10. Invite friends and family to share the evening with you--the more the merrier!
9. Prepare a feast of celebration: lentils (symbolizing money and good fortune) and pork (symbolizing the richness of life).
8. Celebrate with prosecco, Italian sparkling wine.
7. Enjoy music and dancing.
6. Play the game Tombola, similar to Bingo.
5. Participate in a firework show.
4. Blow horns at the midnight hour.
3. Watch the first sunrise of the new year.
2. Throw your old things out the window to symbolize your readiness to accept the new year.
1. Wear red underwear to ring in the new year--it is believed to bring you good luck in the coming year!
Julie, This is so interesting. Last year in Miami we celebrated with an Italian family and Brazilian family and it was lively. So much fun compared to our early evenings at home. I love what you are posting. FYI, the Brazilians wear white. I can't remember why!
Lisa
Posted by: lisa | January 03, 2009 at 01:39 PM
New Years Eve is celebrated world-wide by all people, regardless of their nationality and religion. We are all waiting for this special night and carefully preparing for it. Many people even believe that a fulfillment of an upcoming year depends on how you spend your New Years Eve.
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