Traditions / Superstitions from around the world!
To bring in the New Year!
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Philippines Manigong Bagong Taon New Year's Eve in the Philippines Bisperas ng Bagong Taon is a festive time in the Philippines. There are a lot of traditions that Filipinos follow in the belief of bring in a prosperous New Year. The customs show a Chinese influence. FILIPINO FOOD ON NEW YEAR’S EVE Special food is prepared, lechon (roasted pig) pancit (noodles) are cooked it symbolizes a long life, eggs signify new life. Traditional delicacies made from malagkit (glutinous or sticky rice) like biko are prepared — so that good fortune will stick around throughout the year. Fish and chicken are not served because these animals scrounge for food, and we don’t want to have to scrounge for food in the coming year. Part of the fun is preparing for New Year's Eve, with twelve (12) round fruits, each to signify a month of the year. There should be twelve different fruits — grapes, oranges, clementines, cantaloupe, pomelo, watermelon… It’s a challenge, therefore half the fruits likely end up being non-circular like mangoes and apples. The fruit that Filipinos most associate with the New Year celebration is imported ubas, purple grapes that are very round.
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You can call it superstition, faith, and/or hopeful or wishful thinking. However, it may be best to have done something than to have done nothing at all. Most New Year’s superstitions, traditions, and customs come from the strong belief that whatever is done on the first day of the year will set the pattern for the coming year. Other superstitions are to send off evil spirits, invite good luck and good fortune, and invite lady luck into your home. Traditions may involve religious celebrations, costume parties, parades, processions said to bring good luck and good fortune in the New Year.
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Ava Laboy Capo, an inspired writer with a passion and real connection to the book you are about to read. For the multicultural, bringing the cultures together, is a way to celebrate diversity.