In Other Worlds
In Ireland, single women place mistletoe leaves under their pillow on New Year's night to help them find a husband.
Quotable
by Antonio Banderas, actor
"Expectation is the mother of all frustration."
A Noisy Start
Noisemaking and fireworks on New Year's Eve likely originated in ancient times, when noise and fire were thought to dispel evil spirits and bring good luck.
By the Numbers
At midnight, 2,000 pounds of confetti are dropped on the crowd gathered in New York City's Time Square.
Table Tidbits
Cornbread is especially popular as a New Year's treat in the southern U.S. because its color resembles gold.
Wealth Association
In the Philippines, it is customary to wear polka dots on New Year's Eve to usher in prosperity, as the round dots resemble coins.
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