In Denmark there’s a belief that leaping off a chair at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve brings good luck. Another unusual tradition that also comes from Denmark is smashing plates against the neighbors’ front door. This is also meant to bring good luck to the household in the upcoming year.
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