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20 lucky New Year’s traditions from around the world

Looking for every – and any – New Year's charm that'll bring you the luck you lust after? Take inspiration from these customs from around the world and we promise you'll have your best year yet!
By Lindsay Tigar and Kelly Bryant

Ireland: Bang bread against the walls

Ireland: Bang bread against the walls
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Forget coming together to break bread, the Irish believe in banging their carbs against the walls on New Year’s. The act is supposed to chase away bad luck and evil spirits, enabling good luck to be invited in. It’s also believed that this will help bring a bounty of bread and food in the coming year.

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Source: RD.com

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