Bizarre NYE Traditions From Around the World Including Fist-Fighting and Jumping [LIST]
Here in the U.S. we have a rather conservative New Year's Eve tradition of kissing someone that the stroke of midnight. Check out some of the things other people do around the world.
Dean Mouhtaropoulos, Getty Images Dean Mouhtaropoulos, Getty ImagesRomania
Folks dress up in bear furs or costumes and walk the streets to ward off evil.
Alexander Hassenstein, Getty Images Alexander Hassenstein, Getty ImagesThe Danish
They hurl their old plates at the doorways of friends and family, or neighbor's they want to have good luck in the coming year.
Jeff J Mitchell, Getty Images Jeff J Mitchell, Getty ImagesSouth American Countries
They wear different color undies and red means you're in the mood for love.
Matt Cardy, Getty Images Matt Cardy, Getty ImagesThe French
They eat some sweet carb-loaded food like pancakes.
Quim Llenas, Getty Images Quim Llenas, Getty ImagesSpain
Can you stuff 12 grapes in your mouth? If so, you just might have a good year, according to folks in Spain.
ChinaFotoPress, Getty Images ChinaFotoPress, Getty ImagesTakanakuy, Peru
People with conflicts settle them Fight Club style and then start the year with a fresh slate.
Darren England, Getty Images Darren England, Getty ImagesSiberia
They participate ice diving to plant trees under the frozen waters.
Fox Photos, Getty Images Fox Photos, Getty ImagesDenmark, Phillippines & Brazil
They all participate in the jumping over chairs, waves and just twelve times in a row.
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