Customs of various countries, English version

1, England, New Year's Folklore

On New Year's eve in England, the family must have wine in the bottle and meat in the cupboard.

(On New Year's eve in England, the family must have wine in the bottle and meat in the cupboard.

(The British must have wine in the bottle and meat in the cupboard.)

They believe that if there is no wine and meat left, the next year will be poor.

In addition, Britain also popular New Year "well water" custom.

People strive to be the first to draw water, think that the first water is a happy person.

(People strive to be the first to draw water, think that the first person to draw water is a happy person, and the water is auspicious water.)

2, France, New Year's Day Folklore

French people think that the weather on New Year's Day is a sign of the new year.

(French people think that the weather on New Year's Day is a sign of the new year.)

Easterly wind, fruits harvest year.

A harvest year of westerly winds, fishing and milking.

It's a windy and rainy year.

When the north wind blows, the harvest year falls short.

3, Spain, New Year's Folklore

On New Year's Day, Spanish parents are especially "benevolent" and they will meet all the demands of their children.

( On New Year's Day, Spanish parents are especially "benevolent" and they will meet all the demands of their children.)

They think that children's swearing, fighting and crying are bad omens.

Meanwhile, most Spaniards carry a gold or copper coin for good luck.

4, Belgium, New Year's Folklore

The first thing belgians do on New Year's day is pay New Year's greetings to their animals.

(The first thing Belgians do on New Year's Day morning is pay New Year's greetings to their animals.)

Go to the cow, sheep and pet cat and dog side, solemnly greet them: happy New Year.

5, Germany, New Year's Folklore

The Germans climbed into their chairs just before midnight on New Year's Eve and jumped out of their chairs as soon as the bell rang.

(The Germans climbed into their chairs just before midnight on New Year's Eve and jumped out of their chairs as soon as the bell rang.)

And throw a heavy object behind the chair, in order to show off the disaster, jump into the New Year.

(And throw a heavy object behind the chair, in order to show off the disaster, jump into the New Year.)

In addition, they will put some scales in their wallets, because scales are the mascot of the New Year, which indicates that money is rolling.

< p>(In addition, they will put some scales in their wallets, because scales are the mascot of the New Year, which indicates that money is rolling.)

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