Happy new year to all.
something to add to our knowledge.
do you know new year used to start on march 1st when there were 10 months to a year.Later on 2 more months january
and february got added.January was named after janus who was supposed to have two faces , a bearded one looking
backwards and clean shaven forwards.
what people in various countries do on New years day.
1. Switzerland-In swiss homes ,dollops of whipped cream are dropped on the floor and allowed to stay there for good luck
2. Russia-On eve plunge into frozen lakes holding trunks of trees-this includes siberia also
3.Denmark- The Dutch leave smashed plates on their neighbours doorstep. More broken crockery ,more luck
4.Panama-Lighting a torch to the ghosts and spirits of the past year. Also make bonfire of pictures, models of celebrities
and politicians for good luck
5.Romania-Farmers spend time trying to communicate with their animals as they think it will bring them good luck.
6.South america-Underwear fetish-people roam around in coloured underwears-red for luck in love, yellow for money
.7Italy-Couples Throng in St Marks square and engage in mass kissing.
It is a crazy world.
What do indians do on new years day ?
ray:
