New Year's Traditions in Brazil

Guest post by Jhenifer L. All around the world, people celebrate New Years in different ways. In Spain, they eat twelve grapes, and in Denmark, they take a leap when the clock strikes midnight. But did you know that in Brazil, our celebrations are closely linked to African-Brazilian beliefs and rituals? Here are some things we do and the meaning behind them. JUMPING OVER SEVEN WAVES It's very common for Brazilians to spend New Years at the beach – especially in Rio de Janeiro and Salvador. Hu

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