10 New Year's Eve superstitions to bring luck in 2025 - from eating grapes to avoiding this one dish

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Scotland is arguably one of the best places in the world to celebrate the New Year. We have our own unique way of marking the occasion - including some interesting traditions that have been practiced for hundreds of years.As we previously reported, Christmas was outlawed in Scotland for many years amidst the backdrop of the Scottish Reformation.

As a result, Scots began to shift their celebrations to Hogmanay instead — which is why there are more New Year's traditions in the country compared to Christmas.A lot of these practices involve superstition, such as First Footing, which is when the first visitor to enter your home after the blls at midnight determines your luck for the year ahead.Countries across the world have their own weird and wonderful ways of ringing in the bells, though, and Good Housekeeping recently got a hold of some of the lesser known superstitions thought to ward off evil for 2025. Keep your cupboard fully stocked For those entertaining on Hogmanay, or preparing for the inevitable hangover that follows a wild night out, making sure your fridge and cupboard are packed full to the brim may seem obvious.But, did you know having lots of goodies stored away for New Year's Day signifies good luck, and may help you and your family avoid hard times in 2025?

It is a popular ritual in the deep American south, apparently. Walk around with an empty suitcase One of your New Year's resolutions may be to travel more.

Whether it's visiting that long distance friend in Australia or seeking adventure on a European city break, carrying around an empty suitcase on Hogmanay could be for you.The custom is intended to usher in new experiences and a year filled with plane hopping.