New Year’s Traditions in Ecuador

NBCNEWS.com reported In my Ecuadorian American household we have New Year’s Eve traditions that haven’t changed much over the years; many of these are familiar in different countries.

Even though my parents have tweaked a few things from their homeland traditions and superstitions – now we also include watching the Times Square ball drop – most of our rituals have stayed the same. And, as silly as some may seem, they are what make traditions so much fun and makes our family what it is.

1. Running Around the Block With A Suitcase
2. Wearing Green, Yellow or Red Underwear
3. Eating 12 Grapes at Midnight
4. Burn An “Año Viejo”
5. Cleaning the House
6. Pocketful of Lentils
7. Money In Hand At Midnight

Even though my parents left this tradition behind in Ecuador, they say it is a memory they will always cherish. When my mother was younger she would run around the block with an empty suitcase, in hopes it would bring her more travels to the new year. She blames her lack of traveling to the fact that she hasn’t gone around the block with her suitcase since she has lived in the U.S. Read Article

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