2020 is coming to a close and the world is breathing a massive sigh of relief to see a year full of difficulties and heartache finally come to an end.

2021 is likely to be hosted by family or close friends at home, but do you know there’s more fireworks to mark New Year’s Eve?

From plate crushing in Denmark to drinking 12 grapes in Spain, Supedium has rounded off some of the most interesting New Year’s Eve festivities in the world.

(1) Jumping through seven waves in Brazil

You could find the beaches packed on New Year’s Eve in Brazil amid the pandemic rage.

This is because of the tradition of leaping over seven waves and making a wish for a new year to come.

The legend is believed to originate from Umbanda, an Afro-Brazilian faith that is a combination of African, Roman Catholic, Spiritist, and indigenous beliefs.

The number seven is highly holy in Umbanda and is connected to the water goddess Lemanja, who will give you the power to resolve the challenges of the coming year.

(2) Smashing plates in Denmark

Your parents may be frowning at the sight of you breaking glass, but in Denmark, it’s a positive indication when there’s a bunch of smashed dishes right outside your door on New Year’s Day.

When the clock hits at midnight, Danes are racing around breaking plates against the doors of their neighbours and relatives.

The more dishes you have broken and stacked up at your door on New Year’s Day, the more friends and good fortune you will have.

(3) Eating twelve grapes in Spain

When 2021 approaches, the Spaniards will be busy keeping their refrigerators full of juicy, delicious grapes. Why? Why?

In Spain, 12 grapes are given out shortly before midnight, and must be done in 12 seconds.

Each grape is equal to one month, so if you’re able to eat all 12 grapes in 12 seconds, you can look forward to a very happy year ahead.

(4) Slurping soba noodles in Japan

It’s particularly awesome when the celebration comes hand and hand with food, and the Japanese do the right thing with their toshikoshi soba (year-end buckwheat noodles).

The term “toshikoshi” means to ascend or leap from the old year to the next year.

Tradition has begun around the Edo period, and many claim that long soba noodles are the symbol of a long existence.

The buckwheat plant will withstand harsh weather during its growing season, and so the soba noodles represent strength and resilience.

So, go ahead and slurp some soba noodles to welcome back in 2021.

(5) Throwing water out of the Puerto Rico glass

At midnight, the Puerto Ricans greeted the New Year by pouring buckets of water out of their windows.

They claim this act scares out bad spirits and removes the old year to make room for the new.

(6) The wearing of red underwear in Italy

If you find yourself in Italy on New Year’s Eve, you’re going to need one thing—red socks.

Wearing red underwear would apparently help to stop bad spirits and negativity, giving you pleasure in the coming year.

So, throw on your dressiest or most racy red undies, and hopefully, much-needed luck is going to come your way!

If you want to pop 12 grapes in your mouth or smash some of your mother’s old dishes, it is hoped that these age-old rituals will help get you some wealth, fitness and happiness in 2021.