In Japan, it is believed the God of the New Year comes down to Earth. On New Years Eve in Japan, Buddhist temples ring their bells 108 times to welcome Toshigami, the New Years God. The Japanese also clean their homes and send thank-you cards called nengajo that wish a Happy New Year and give thanks to friends and relatives. In Estonia, they eat up to 12 meals that night. Some people in Estonia believe that they should eat seven, nine, or twelve meals on New Years Eve. With each meal consumed, it is believed that the person gains the strength of that many men the following year. You dont eat the entire meal, however — part of the meal is left unfinished for the spirits or ancestors who visit the house on New Years Eve.
Posted on: Thu, 01 Jan 2015 12:26:04 +0000
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