If you want to welcome in a prosperous New Year, start by making a loaf of bread. Then, throw it at the door. Here's the background of this old Irish tradition.

Setting things on fire is a common New Year's Eve ritual. Some believe it allows you to let go of painful things that ...

According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 99% of the city can trace heritage back to another country.

Cabbage and sauerkraut: The vegetable is popular on New Year's in Europe because its color symbolizes money. The long leaves ...

Across the USA, residents look forward to the countdown to midnight on New Year's Eve. As the countdown ensues, a Waterford ...

New Year's celebrations are marked by a myriad of customs and traditions around the world. In the United States, the Irish American community has a unique way of welcoming the New Year – by ...

Ireland is home to some of the most unusual traditions and superstitions in the world, especially when it comes to ringing in the New Year. Be sure to follow these steps to rid yourself of bad ...

Among these is a tradition with old roots and a new wave of popularity—eating 12 grapes at midnight. Known as the 12-Grape Theory, the custom promises good fortune for the coming year, but what is it, ...

Father Doyle, who served as chaplain for 16 years, recalled conducting the blessings each year after the final Christmas Mass ...

When the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve, the tradition begins. They switch off lights and ... In honor of a loved one who recently passed away before New Year’s Eve, the Irish will set an ...

Others said they keep to age-old superstitions like opening doors and windows when the ball drops, an Irish tradition believed to let out the old year and the new one in, while allowing the ...