✨ 5 Brazilian traditions for New Year - Feliz Ano Novo!

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In Brazil we say "Réveillon" (in French) for the New Year's Eve party. What about the Brazilian traditions for New Year's Eve? Discover 5 Brazilian traditions for the New Year.

If you have already searched on Google about "New Year's Eve in Brazil" you've probably seen everyone wearing white. It's not a rule, but people wear white with the wish for prosperity and good vibes for the new year. This is a tradition that comes from African and Afro-Brazilian culture.

The beaches are always crowded at this time of year. It’s summer in Brazil and families take vacations on the beaches. Parties and celebrations also happen on the beach, such as fireworks (fogos de artifício).

After the turn of the year, some people are on the beach have the tradition of jumping 7 waves in the sea. Whoever jumps 7 waves on New Year's Eve will receive purification and the strength of Iemanjá. This is also a tradition of Afro-Brazilian culture.

Usually, people stay awake waiting until midnight, I believe that the New Year's Eve can be magical for some people. In the New Year's Eve Brazilians like to be close to those they love, to hug and wish "Happy New Year" to the people around them.

Some cities in Brazil are famous for their New Year's Eve fireworks show. They can last from 15 to 25 many and the most famous are at Copacabana Beach, Iracema Beach, Porto de Galinhas Beach and many others.

So, if you're going to be in Brazil during New Year's Eve, prepare your white clothes and choose a special place to spend New Year's Eve. And don't forget to jump the 7 waves to bring luck to your new year.