At least that’s what some long-held superstitions say. You can also try eating black-eyed peas, stocking your pantry, and making noises outside your front door.

If you’re looking to improve your luck in the new year, there are many different superstitions that claim to increase your chances. According to Care Counseling, People often turn to superstitions when faced with situations beyond their control.

“Uncertainty is a fundamental aspect of human existence,” the website states. “We cannot predict the future or control every aspect of our lives. Superstitions often arise in response to this inherent uncertainty.

For fun, here are some superstitions to try, if you believe in this sort of thing and want to increase your chances of success in 2025.

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Black-eyed peas and collard greens are a well-known January 1st meal, especially in the South. Peas are said to bring good luck and greens will make money.

Eating 12 grapes at the stroke of midnight is a tradition that began around the turn of the 20^th century in Spain and is believed to bring good luck. Since then, this practice has spread other Spanish-speaking regions.

Round foods like donuts and bagels are eaten at New Year’s to symbolize good luck and the year comes full circle.

Try These Superstitions for a Happy 2025

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Apparently “smacking bread” is a thing in Ireland.

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Write a wish or resolution on a piece of paper. Burn it on New Year’s Eve, try at midnightto help manifest the idea.

To ward off evil spirits in 2025, open your front door at midnight and make a lot of noise. They say the agitation is getting serious outside and keep it away.

Make sure your pantry is well stocked. An empty year could mean a barren year.

Clean your house. The clean house represents a new beginning.

Head to the beach and jump seven waves while making seven wishes. Brazilians believe it will bring you luck.

Carry an empty suitcase on New Year’s Eve. The practice may just bring you a year of travel and adventure.

Wear it on New Year’s Eve for good luck in 2025

Wear polka dots. This superstition originally from the Philippines. They believe that dots look like coins and that wearing polka dots will bring you prosperity in the new year.

Pay attention to your underwear. Latin Americans believe that wearing red underwear will bring good romances, white will bring peace, and yellow will bring wealth. Anyone else wondering if he wears red, white and yellow underwear?

Spitzer is a trends journalist. She can be reached at [email protected].