Folklore and customs of New Year, 2 big pages

New Year’s Day is a holiday in 162 nations of the world. In Britain there is an old custom that you should take nothing out of the house today, not even garbage.

Take out, then take in
Bad luck will begin
Take in, then take out
Good luck comes about

If you must carry something out, make sure to bring something in first. The best thing is a coin which you have hidden outside on New Year’s Eve.

An old British tradition has it that you should not lend matches, or fuel, to anyone today, or you’ll lack fire all year. And don’t lend money to anyone, or you’ll be without it this year ...

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