South America: In some South American countries wearing colored

New Year traditions around the World Photogallery. South America: In some South American countries wearing colored underwear will determine your fate for the new year. Red underwear means you’ll find love. Gold means wealth, and white signifies peace. New Year traditions around the World Photogallery at ETimes

South America: In some South American countries wearing colored underwear will determine your fate for the new year - Photogallery

Iran: A man is dressed as Haji Firuz, the traditional herald of Noruz, the Persian New Year, who covers his face in soot or paints it in black, wears bright red clothes

South America: In some South American countries wearing colored underwear will determine your fate for the new year - Photogallery

Thailand: People take part in a city-wide water fight during the Songkran water festival on April 15, 2014 in Chiang Mai, Thailand - Photogallery

South America: In some South American countries wearing colored underwear will determine your fate for the new year - Photogallery

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South America: In some South American countries wearing colored underwear will determine your fate for the new year - Photogallery

Switzerland: In the Swiss canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, colorfully dressed groups of men, called Schuppels, travel from farm to farm at night, singing and wishing residents a Happy New Year - Photogallery