The research team at NetVoucherCodes.co.uk have revealed the interesting and bizarre customs to welcome in the new year. Here are some of the more unusual ways people celebrate in other countries.
9. South Africa
Families traditionally like to mark the beginning of a new year by throwing unwanted furniture and other household items out of the window, representing out with the old and in with the new.
10. Denmark
Danes love to jump off a chair when midnight strikes and throw plates at the doors of friends houses. The more broken crockery on your doorstep, the better your luck for the coming year.
11. Romania
In Romania, some farmers welcome in the New Year by talking to their animals to bring good luck. Others celebrate by getting into dancing bear costumes - tradition dictates bears can protect and heal people against evil spirits.
12. Turkey
As the bells ring in the New Year, people open their front door and sprinkle salt on the step to bring peace and abundance.