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Argentina
People go out onto the streets and make toasts and celebrate with neighbors. At midnight, kids shoot off fireworks.
British Columbia, Canada
Traditionally, the polar bear swim takes place on New Year's Day, where people of all ages dive into the icy water.
China
The Chinese New Year, Yuan Tin, is celebrated between January 17 and February 19. They have fireworks, parades, and a Festival of Lanterns, where thousands of lanterns light the way to the New Year.
Denmark
Young people bang on friends' doors to "smash" in the New Year.
France
The French eat pancakes for breakfast on New Year's Day.
Germany
The last night of December is called St. Sylvester's Eve. Germans celebrate with friends, drink and "sit in" for the New Year. They also have parties that include dancing and formal dress.
Greece
Children receive gifts on New Year's Day, also known as St. Basil's Day, instead of at Christmas.
Ireland
At midnight everyone goes in the front door and out the back door for good luck.
Italy
Children sometimes get money as gifts, and people give oranges on New Year's Day.
Japan
A gong sounds 108 times for the 108 sins a person can commit. By listening to the gongs you can cleanse your heart and get rid of sins.
Puerto Rico
Kids throw water out their windows at midnight to get rid of evil spirits.
Scotland
A Scottish tradition is First Footing, where the first person to enter your home after midnight is the first footer, a symbol for the New Year. A tall dark haired visitor is considered good luck.
Spain
People pop a grape into their mouth at midnight each time the clock strikes. Twelve grapes symbolize good luck for each month of the year.
Switzerland
It is good luck to let a drop of cream fall to the floor on New Year's Day.
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