Traditons

Day #301

 

 Happy New Year!

How did you celebrate New Years last night?

There are traditions that we do each year that may have been a part of your own heritage.

In Scotland, New Year's Eve, or Hogmanay, as they call the last day of the year, is a bigger deal than Christmas ("Auld Lang Syne" is a Scottish song, after all). The massive party goes on for days and incorporates age-old acts, such as first-footing: It's considered good luck to have a tall, dark man enter the home for the first time after midnight—bearing auspicious gifts of course (coal, shortbread, salt!

 Before you ring in the new year, close out the current one expressing gratitude for those who've made an impact in your last 12 months.What a beautiful way to end the old year and start fresh with the new! 

In Mexico and other latin speaking countries, wearing brightly coloured under wear New Years Eve. Red for love, green or yellow for wealth, white for peace. 

Eating 12 grapes at midnight-make a wish for each one to represent the 12 months of the  year. 

Sweep away negativity-have your house fresh and clean- get rid of the years trash,  and negativity. 

Sparklers

Last night we soaked in the hot tub, played with sparklers, drinking wine while listening to the fireworks around town.

Just letting you know.. that I wore red underwear, drank my 12 grapes in a wine glass and the man I love is dark and handsome and he was in the house first.... and I am thankful for my wonderful children and my friends....and oh yes,  my house is clean and fresh!



Happy New Year,
See you next time

Jewels