Brazilian New Year’s Traditions and Superstitions

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Brazilian New Year’s Traditions and Superstitions

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QUESTION 1/5

On New Year’s Eve Brazilians wear:

Red because it brings you love

Green because it brings you money

White because it brings you peace and harmony

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Brazilians traditionally wear white on New Year’s Eve. This tradition was inherited from religions of African origin, such as Candomblé and Umbanda, which wear white in many rituals. White symbolizes peace and harmony.

Brazilians traditionally wear white on New Year’s Eve. This tradition was inherited from religions of African origin, such as Candomblé and Umbanda, which wear white in many rituals. White symbolizes peace and harmony.

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QUESTION 2/5

Lentils

Popcorn

Cashew nuts

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What food is popular in the New Year’s Eve dinner menu in Brazil because it brings you good luck?

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Many people in Brazil believe that eating lentils with your New Year’s Eve dinner attracts money. Some say lentils should be the first thing you eat right after midnight. This tradition has Italian origins.

Many people in Brazil believe that eating lentils with your New Year’s Eve dinner attracts money. Some say lentils should be the first thing you eat right after midnight. This tradition has Italian origins.

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If you celebrate New Year’s Eve at the beach, you should jump through a number of waves right when the clock strikes midnight. For every wave, you make a wish. How many waves should you jump?

7

10

12

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You should jump 7 waves. The tradition comes from Umbanda, an Afro-Brazilian religion. Why 7 and not 12 waves? One theory is that each wave represents an Orixá, Orixás are deities worshiped by Afro-Brazilian religions. Another theory believes the custom is linked to honoring Iemanjá, the mother of all Orixás and Goddess of the Sea. You don’t have to dive into the ocean to do that. All you need is to get your feet wet.

You should jump 7 waves. The tradition comes from Umbanda, an Afro-Brazilian religion. Why 7 and not 12 waves? One theory is that each wave represents an Orixá, Orixás are deities worshiped by Afro-Brazilian religions. Another theory believes the custom is linked to honoring Iemanjá, the mother of all Orixás and Goddess of the Sea. You don’t have to dive into the ocean to do that. All you need is to get your feet wet.

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QUESTION 4/5

Socks

Underwear

Shoes

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We like to have color in one component of our New Year's Even outfit. Different colors represent different blessings. What piece of the outfit are we talking about?

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We wear colored underwear to attract different blessings. Different colors represent different blessings. For instance, yellow is for money, pink is for love, red is for passion, green is for health, and orange is for professional success. Women may do this more often than men ;)

We wear colored underwear to attract different blessings. Different colors represent different blessings. For instance, yellow is for money, pink is for love, red is for passion, green is for health, and orange is for professional success. Women may do this more often than men ;)

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What fruit is a symbol of good luck and prosperity in the new year for Brazilians?

Banana

Pomegranate

Papaya

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Eating pomegranate on New Year's Eve is a great Brazilian tradition. It is believed that the pomegranate’s abundance of seeds is an analogy for abundance in your life. Some say that you have to eat the fruit and keep its seeds in your wallet to attract money all year round.

Eating pomegranate on New Year's Eve is a great Brazilian tradition. It is believed that the pomegranate’s abundance of seeds is an analogy for abundance in your life. Some say that you have to eat the fruit and keep its seeds in your wallet to attract money all year round.

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