NYE traditions: Grapes, underwear and lucky fish – DW – 12/30/2019
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Europeans celebrate a wide variety of New Year's Eve traditions. From Scotland to Turkey, here are the most remarkable customs to ring in the New Year.
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The 12 grapes New Years Eve ritual explained
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New Year's traditions from across the world
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12 Grapes for New Year: A Spanish Tradition - Grandads Cookbook
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New Year's Eve Tradition - 12 Lucky Grapes
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Eating 12 grapes and wearing red underwear: New Year's superstitions explained
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