Unveiling 14 Astonishing Cultural Traditions: A Global Exploration of Surprising Customs

11. Throwing Furniture Out of the Window, South Africa

While many countries welcome the New Year with fireworks, South Africa has a unique tradition involving furniture. As the clock strikes midnight, people throw furniture out of their windows, creating a cacophony of crashing sounds. Monitored by police to ensure safety, this unconventional ritual marks the passage of time and the shedding of the old to make way for the new.

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November 19, 2023 | 7:17 pm

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