By: Riya Gupta Just less than two weeks ago, people all around the world celebrated the start of 2024! The new year brought excitement, festivity, and new resolutions. Families gathered together for New Year’s parties, and people watched the New York Ball Drop in person and on T.V. Different countries observe New Year’s in very unique ways. In Spain and Mexico, people begin the New Year by eating twelve grapes - one for each chime of the clock when it strikes twelve. In Brazil, people build small boats filled with gifts for their goddess, Yemanja. If the boat doesn’t return back to shore, it is believed that Yemanja will bring a peaceful and healthful new year. Brazilians also wear new clothes of a specific color, depending on what they hope to receive throughout the new year. Pink or red will bring love, yellow or gold will bring money, blue will bring health, and green will bring hope. In Greece, people hang an onion, which symbolizes rebirth, at the front of their door for good luck. In Denmark, things get pretty crazy during New Year’s with this wild tradition. Usually, throwing plates at your friends might signal an argument taken too far, but in Europe, throwing dining ware at loved ones will bring them good luck. Next up: resolutions! What do resolutions mean? Why do we make them? New Year’s is considered a perfect time to have a fresh start and set goals for the new year. A resolution can be anything from getting better grades to learning a new skill, and while they can be hard to stick to, even the smallest accomplishments can make you feel more confident in yourself and motivate you to work harder. Fireworks are the most well known tradition of all. According to CNN, some of the best New Year’s shows take place in Sydney, Australia; New York City, USA; and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. There were also fireworks here in Michigan. Firework shows took place at the Detroit Riverfront, in Rochester Hills, and in Birmingham. In Troy, a huge parade, a festival, and a fireworks show took place. I hope you enjoyed this first edition of the Griffin Post in 2024! See you in two weeks! Sources:
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