2007-01-03 02:07:34 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
To chase away the Devil and evil spirits, and so begin the New Year afresh. Though, rather than bash the kitchenware, we usually set off fireworks to do the same thing. In Asia, firecrackers are used instead.
2007-01-03 02:15:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
This is a common and a very valid question.
Research conducted by many important doctors in many important universities in many cities (with electricity and running water) point to the conclusion that "pot banging" occurs primarily in places where there is a shortage of firecrackers to bring in the New Year.
In the Middle East, firearms are often used for the same reason. Haven't you seen that old video of Saddam shooting an AK-47 with one hand? There you go.
2007-01-04 10:55:54 · answer #2 · answered by The Grand Inquisitor 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well some answered in true snotty form so nothing has changed there has it.
Banging pots and pans is indeed to chase out bad luck or old luck and bring in the new. You should go out one door and in another though to complete the ritual.
And yes we do it with fireworks here in England now too. Scared the c*** out of my cats one was too young to remember it last year and the other was not born yet. All pufffed up and they went looking for the source throughout the house.
Also if you eat a mince pie (tiny ones if you dont like them like me with lots of whipped cream) for the 12 days of Christmas it brings good fortune for the year.
2007-01-03 08:58:21 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I give in, why do people bang pots and pans on new years eve? chinese new year, perhaps!
2007-01-07 01:53:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To make noise to scare away evil spirits for the new year. Also fireworks & some places shoot off guns (not a good idea- what goes up must come down) It's silly, but it's fun. This world doesn't have enough silly & fun in it anymore!!!. Lighten up people!!! Happy New Year!
2007-01-03 07:00:58 · answer #5 · answered by shermynewstart 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it's culture-specific...
certain people, coming from certain countries have different beliefs in celebrating the new year... some spray water to passersby (i think this is in thailand); most have fireworks (US, China, and practically the rest of the world); in Japan they have this big bell where they have to hit it with for like 108 times (they believe this will remove the 108 sins, or something)...
banging pots and pans, may have been derived from the idea that one needs to make loud noises during the new year to drive away bad spirits (one of the reasons for having firecrackers during the celebrations of Chinese new year). some simply do it to welcome the new year with a bang (pun intended, of course).
2007-01-03 02:26:30 · answer #6 · answered by Guymelef 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't bang pots and pans on new years eve. Where is this tradition from?
2007-01-03 02:10:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
lol u need to change ur question to why do i lol never heard of any thing like dat before heard bout a plant pot or something like that u throw out of the window but now adays u could get sued
2007-01-05 02:07:05 · answer #8 · answered by zagars07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don`t and I don`t know anyone else who does, is this some local tradition from where you live? We let off whopping big fireworks for about half an hour , starting at mid-night.
2007-01-03 04:04:08 · answer #9 · answered by Social Science Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're kidding, right? TO MAKE NOISE! Pots and pans are handy, almost every household has them available. Thus they are used to make noise with instead of firecrackers or other less available items. You really couldn't figure this out for yourself?
2007-01-03 04:33:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋