In late December, TikTok turns into a playground of wacky New Year’s traditions. You’ve probably seen somebody crouched under a table at 11:59 p.m. with a handful of grapes and hopes for good luck. It ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As the new year approaches, people around the world are getting ready to channel positivity in their lives for 2026. If you’re ...

I was married on Friday the 13th and considering my husband and I have been married for over 30 years, I think it’s safe to say in this case at least, that day was not bad luck. But that day we were ...

New Year’s is a time to reflect on the past and start fresh. To set a good tone for the new year many people make resolutions, while some people participate in traditions to bring them good luck. It ...

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Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, is almost here. Find out what the holiday means, how it is celebrated and what traditions are observed ...

Are you aiming to sleep better, eat healthier, scroll less and/or generally upgrade your life starting on Jan. 1? Join the club — it's several thousand years old. New Year's resolutions are a key part ...

Many cultures celebrate the new year with specific foods believed to bring good fortune, prosperity, and long life. In some countries, people wear certain colors or carry specific items to attract ...

New Year's Eve is all about partying and spending quality time with your loved ones. But when the clock strikes 12, some will start shoveling grapes into their mouths while sitting under a table, ...

Revelers all over the world celebrate the coming of the new year by partying all night, kissing at midnight and drinking champagne. But that might not be in the cards if you have a 10-year-old. New ...

Who's ready to step into the new year on a lucky note? Along with jotting down your New Year's resolutions, why not try a few classic New Year's superstitions to boost your good fortune in 2026? Even ...