6 New Year's Traditions You Can Steal

If you're resolved to try something new this year, swap out the sequins and Champagne for one of these customs.

By Ruth Baron

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Watch Something Bloom

In Ethiopia, New Year's Day, called Enkutatash, begins in September when a long rainy period has just ended and the earth has sprung to life. Children celebrate by handing out bouquets of daisies in the streets. Even if you live in a climate where winter weather makes you doubt the possibility of rebirth and renewal, treating yourself or a friend to fresh flowers can serve as a reminder that spring will come again.

Published on December 22, 2011

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