According to Äfet Burcu Salargil, co-founder of Turkey-based jewelry business ITÄ, “throwing pomegranates on New Year’s Eve is a time-honored tradition deeply ingrained in Turkish culture.

Pork. Another Southern tradition is to eat pork on December 31. Pork is believed to be a sign of progress and prosperity because pigs root for food when looking forward.

A s you make your plans to ring in 2025, consider partaking in one of the New Year's Eve traditions from around the world. The past few years have truly been unlike any other, but one thing has ...