The tradition of celebrating New Year’s Eve is more than 4000 years old. Something else that has existed for many years are also superstitions that aim to ward off bad luck or bring only good things in the coming year.

Of course, no one can confirm if these practices really work. But here are some of the more popular New Year’s superstitions that people like to follow for luck during the year.

Make noise at midnight

From fireworks and bottles of champagne to the clatter of pots and pans, loud celebrations let you know when the clock strikes midnight on January 1st. Apparently, this is to scare away any evil spirits lurking during the transition from the old year to the new year.

Wake up early on New Year’s Day

You might think that January 1 is the best day to sleep later than usual, but a Polish tradition says otherwise. It is believed that if you wake up early on New Year’s Day, waking up early will be easier for you throughout the year.

Wash your face with coin water

What is coin water? Well, it’s the water left behind in a bowl in which you just rinsed the coins. According to a Slavic tradition, you put your change in a bowl of water, remove the coins and then wash your face with that water. It is supposed to bring wealth and prosperity in the new year. Run seven laps around your house

Latin American tradition says that running around the block with a packed suitcase on New Year’s Eve means you’ll travel to many new places.

Don’t cry on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day

Crying is thought to start the year off wrong, so you shouldn’t shed tears in the new year. Of course, that doesn’t count for tears of joy!

Wear and Decorate with Gold

Cover your living room and your ensemble in gold to bring good money luck in the new year. Gold is associated with wealth and royalty, and may be just the touch you need to make the money come to you.

Do not delete New Year’s Day

Complete the sweep before the new year arrives, because ancient Chinese lore says you can sweep away good luck on January 1st. A superstition that purports to bring good luck and takes a chore off your to-do list? Sounds like a win-win.

Eat 12 grapes

You’ve probably heard of the Latin tradition of eating 12 grapes to bring good luck in the coming year. Each grape represents a month of the new calendar, and you must eat it at midnight to bring prosperity and good luck in the new year.

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