SpeakerTonight I'll describe how five cultures welcome the new year, each with a custom full of hope.
SpeakerIn Scotland, the first act matters: people open a window to let the year in, sweeping out the old.
SpeakerIn Spain, the moment is delicious, because families eat a special food for luck, twelve grapes at midnight.
SpeakerIn Japan, preparation is everything, so households clean the whole house first, leaving no dust behind.
SpeakerIn Brazil, appearance counts, and many people wear something new, often all in white.
SpeakerAnd in parts of China, the night is anything but quiet, as families make a loud noise at midnight to scare off bad spirits.