Since we are talking about practices/superstitions I think it would be nice to exchange the ones that we know..we are from completely different countries and regions, I think it will be interesting.
This one is not related with New Year...my gradma used to burn a branch of rosemary inside her home whenever there was a thunderstorm. She says it will make the storms go away...it always worked!
Also, once during one of those storms, I was feeling happy and started to sing and whistle a song that was constantly on the radio. She asked me to stop because during thunderstorms one should only sing religious songs...I din't knew any so I shut up.
