New Year Superstitions

People across the world trust in some certain superstitions related to new year's day. Kissing and drinking your spouse at the stroke of midnight is a very much popular new year superstition, Most superstitions, customs and traditions related to beginning of a year stems from the faith that whatever you do on the first day of the year will set the pattern for the entire coming year. Other superstitions are to ward off wicked spirits and invite Lady Fortune in our house.

January 1st is supposed to be the most significant day of the year as everything we do on this day is supposed to become a part of our life for the coming 364 days. Below you find some of the popular new year superstitions are :

Kissing at midnight - We kiss those darling to us at midnight not only to share a moment of celebration with our desired people, but also to ensure those ties and affections will continue during the next twelve months. To fail to smooch our important others at the stroke of twelve would be to set the stage for a year of coldness.

Stocking up - The new year must not be seen in with naked cupboards, lest that be the way of things for the year. Larders must be topped up and bounty of money must be placed in each wallet in the home to guarantee prosperity.

Paying Off Bills - The new year should not be start with the household in debt, so checks should be written and mailed off former to January 1st. Likewise, personal debts should be complete before the New Year arrives.

Wear new cloth - Most people think that one should wear new clothes on a New Year's Day. This would mean getting more new garments throughout the year. Red clothing is ideal for New Year's Day since red is considered a happy colour and is sure to magnetize for the wearer a brighter future.

New years superstitions are many but actually the real meaning of superstitions relate yourself with all what you do on the first day of new year because according to the beliefs, whatever you do on the first day of the new year affects your overall year ahead. It is somewhat like a resolution so, avid acting rude to anyone, and be mature enough to treat everyone with a nice and lively smile from inside as well as outside. As the previous year passes, it takes away all the bad deeds and leave away the best moment you have spent in life to start a new year ahead with fresh thoughts.