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New Year's Eve in Mexico

Ring in the New Year the Mexican Way

By Suzanne Barbezat, About.com

Happy New Year!

Feliz aņo nuevo!

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Most Mexicans celebrate New Year's Eve by having a late-night dinner with their families. Those who want to party generally go out afterwards. If you're in Mexico, you can still enjoy festivities in the street. In Mexico City there is a huge street festival on New Year's Eve, celebrations center around the Zocalo.

Some Mexican New Years superstitions:

Eat twelve grapes as the clock strokes midnight on the 31st, as you eat each grape make a wish for the new year.

Want to have good luck in love in the coming year? Wear red underwear on New Year's Eve.

Hoping to travel in the New Year? Get out your luggage and take it for a walk around the block.

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