He’s often carrying specific gifts—like salt, shortbread, whiskey or other traditional New Year’s foods—to bless the home with good luck for the next 12 months. In Ecuador, locals ...

The practice, which is called "Las doce uvas de la suerte," and translates to "The twelve grapes of luck," is meant to bring good fortune ... so New Year's became the day for gift-giving.

It makes a huggable gift that embodies good luck and prosperity for the new year. Stay cozy and festive with the Hello Kitty Happy Lunar New Year Sweatshirt. Made of a soft blend of cotton and ...

But for many, the real work of securing a prosperous new year begins ... for good luck. For the best luck, the first footer should be a dark-haired male, ideally bringing gifts like coal, bread ...

Besides fireworks and New ... good luck. For the best luck, the first footer should be a dark-haired male, ideally bringing gifts like coal, bread, or salt to ensure abundance in the new year.