Charmed Underwear: The Odd Latin American NYE Tradition - Nuestro Stories

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As the countdown to New Year's Eve commences, Latin American traditions and superstitions take center stage. One unique practice that stands out every year is the choice of colored underwear, believed to usher in a year of luck, prosperity, and/or romance. It depends on the color underwear you, well, wear."In South America in particular, there are a few beliefs and customs surrounding your chosen New Year’s Eve underpants. In Brazil, Bolivia, and Venezuela, for example, opting for a yellow pair of undies on December 31 is said to bring luck, money, and happiness in the new year, due to the color’s association with all of these traits. … " writes MentalFloss.