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The Japanese New Year Tradition of Bell Ringing
As the New Year approaches, Japan embraces a deeply spiritual and symbolic tradition known as Joya no Kane. This custom, which takes place on New Year's Eve, involves the ringing of temple bells exactly 108 times as midnight approaches.
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Lighting Up Lanterns in Taiwan to Wish for Prosperity
In Taiwan, welcoming the new year is a magical and luminous experience, as thousands of glowing lanterns are released into the night sky to symbolize hope, good fortune, and prosperity.
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Making Round Foods for Prosperity: A Filipino New Year's Eve Custom
In the Philippines, New Year’s Eve is celebrated with vibrant traditions, and one of the most iconic customs is the preparation of round foods to symbolize prosperity and wealth. Filipinos believe that the shape of round foods resembles coins
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