My aunt says that every year on New Year's she puts change near every window in her house and it brings her good fortune throughout the year. She swears by it. Does anyone else do this and does it work?
2007-12-28 17:45:07 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
I don't know if it's New Year's Eve or Day.
And she's...American lol. I'm thinking she's Irish or Italian down the line.
2007-12-28 18:05:50 · update #1
i have heard of $money out side the house bring it in new years but i heard it to be of silver witch would be your silver nickle's .i supose the other would work as well dollar bills that is
2007-12-28 17:50:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that "belief" with the chinese. they either sprinkle or CEMENT coins into the door step like a permanent welcome mat.
they say that money outside the house entices the good spirits to be benevolent and help them by giving good luck in financial ventures.
there's even a new year tradition of having a little bag of coins (preferably in a red pouch) safety-pinned on your shirt or blouse, but I'm not sure if it's being followed anymore. xD
2007-12-29 02:32:15 · answer #2 · answered by ishna_in_love 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was taught to toss semi precious stones on the grown for prosperity. I toss a mixture of Garnet and ruby chips. This shows the house fairy's your not worried about money so they bring you more.
2007-12-29 02:19:03 · answer #3 · answered by Tedi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i just heard in my parents that when new year you should wear t-shirt with circles
but i don't believe on good lucks
good lucks will come if you will work or study hard..^^..
happy new year!!
2007-12-29 01:54:58 · answer #4 · answered by celena 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well im gonna try, do i put it out on the eve or new years day?
2007-12-29 01:53:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.snopes.com/holidays/newyears/beliefs.asp
These are some other "traditions" or "superstitions".
EDIT..Here's the history of New Year's
http://wilstar.com/holidays/newyear.htm
2007-12-29 01:57:16 · answer #6 · answered by Girl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that is a new one on me.
we eat boiled cabbage with a silver dollar in it (real silver).
2007-12-29 10:35:20 · answer #7 · answered by insane 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have heard of people doing this and they say it does
bring them good luck.
2007-12-29 13:01:04 · answer #8 · answered by Jerry S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a new one to me, but thanks for sharing it! Where does your aunt come from / what culture?
2007-12-29 01:59:29 · answer #9 · answered by countsin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋