These are the products you should avoid on New Year's Eve. It is believed that they bring bad luck. To ensure good luck in the coming year, there are various New Year's customs and symbols, including a lucky pig, clover, and a chimney sweep. Some foods are also associated with wealth and health, such as New Year's carp or pretzels.
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However, there is always a flip side. Therefore, it's not surprising that some foods eaten on December 31st bring misfortune. Here are 5 such products.
1.Bread
A fluffy baguette with fondue or a slice of bread as a side to raclette? Not a very good idea.
According to old beliefs, holes in bread mean that a friend will soon die. The holes symbolize coffins. Therefore, it's advisable to avoid this product on New Year's Eve.
2.Fish
Carp is actually considered one of the typical New Year's dishes. The tradition dates back to the times of Bishop Sylvester I. Those who put a fish scale in their wallet after consuming it should be rewarded with wealth in the coming year.
Non-believers, on the other hand, supposedly choked on a fish bone. Therefore, consuming fish products is solely at one's own risk.
3.Short Noodles
Noodles on New Year's Eve – fine, but only spaghetti and long noodles!
Under no circumstances should you eat short noodles on New Year's Eve. According to Chinese tradition, the length of the noodles symbolizes the duration of life. Therefore, short noodles indicate a quick death and misfortune.
4.Poultry
Those who indulge in chicken on New Year's Eve may not be lucky in the next year. At least that's what an old superstition says. In addition, chickens constantly scratch around in the dirt for food. Those who eat poultry on December 31st will also have to search for food and money in the next year.
5.Parsley
Ancient Greeks called parsley the "herb of death".
To this day, some people believe that consuming parsley on New Year's Eve brings bad luck. The same goes for basil. By the way, you should also be careful with salt on New Year's Eve. Those who spill it may face misfortune in the next year.
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Despite the popularity of fish during New Year's Eve celebrations, consuming fish products is considered risky for non-believers due to old beliefs about choking on fish bones.
Regarding the related topic, make sure to avoid parsley during New Year's Eve, as ancient Greeks considered it the "herb of death" and some still believe it brings bad luck.
