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Italian habits and rituals for the New Year

By: Anna De Filippo

The year comes to an end with the 31st December: New Year’s Eve. Each country has its own habits and customs when it comes to how to end a year and begin another. Italy, too, has its own traditions and rituals, which are usually followed strictly by many, as we are, it is well known everywhere in the world, a nation of scaramantici, that is to say, superstitious people. 

Here is a list of the most traditional things we do in Italy during the night of the 31st December, starting with: Eating lentils at midnight.

 

Source: https://www.lifeinitaly.com/

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