7 Latino Traditions to Make 2016 Better

The Latino world is not short of superstitious beliefs. It does not matter which Latino country you are from; even the Hispanics in the United States share almost the same beliefs.

These rituals have been passed from generations to generations. As people get into the New Year, there are certain traditions many Latinos practice to make the whole year better in all aspects of life.

One of the traditions is to walk around the block with an empty luggage, which is said to provide good luck in travel, The Huffington Post reported. This may sound stupid to many people, but Latinos believe it will give them luck for more enjoyable vacations in the future.

Sweeping the past and all the bad luck away is another tradition the Latinos practice. Basically, you just be mindful of sweeping all the negativity out of your house, while getting rid of all the dust and dirt. This is one way of starting the year clean.

According to Vivala, eating 12 grapes when the clock hits midnight, represents all the months in a year. They think that grapes is a symbol of abundance and blessings.

Wearing of Red or Yellow Underwear represents happiness and love life for the rest of the year. People might be wondering if they can wear both together.

Cash on hand at midnight will ensure financial stability in the new year. The more cash you have on your hand, the more money will come your way. This is some superstitious belief many people would want to try.

Another way of getting rid of those bad vibes is to throw a bucket of water out the window. Just think of all the bad things that happened in the past and mix it in the bucket of water and throw it outside. This is one way for people to say, they have finally moved on.

Put on new underwear when the clock hits midnight. This could be the most important and popular ritual of all. After doing all the rituals, this is the last thing you want to do to ensure you have covered everything you need to get a better life this new year.

Each color of the underwear represents a meaning. Blue means tranquility and wellness, while yellow represents prosperity, wealth, success and better friendships. Red obviously means love, while Green represents a better life surrounded by nature and more money, according to a report from Vivala.