Italy

Throwing Old Things Out of Windows

In Naples and southern regions, people throw old furniture and items out of their windows at midnight to symbolize letting go of the old year and making room for new beginnings.

Wearing Red Underwear

Italians wear red underwear on New Year’s Eve to bring good luck, love, and happiness in the upcoming year.

Fireworks and Bonfires

Otalians celebrate with fireworks and bonfires, especially in the south, to burn away bad luck.

First-Footing

Similar to Scotland, the first person to enter a house after midnight, called the “first-footer,” brings luck. This person often brings symbolic gifts like coal, bread, or wine.