The New Year's traditions in Naples


All the traditions of the New Year in Naples, what to do during the New Year's Eve dinner in the Neapolitan city, read the post and get ready for a whirlwind of emotions in Campania for December 31st.

The traditions of New Year's in Naples mingle with Folklore and good luck.



The result is an original and unique set of customs that make the Neapolitan New Year a event not to be missed. Do you know those things that you have to try at least once in your life? Here, to describe it in a few words, this is New Year's Eve in Naples.

The New Year's traditions in Naples

The customs of the New Year in Naples

If you have decided to leave for the New Year in Naples, consider at least 48 hours to see Naples because the city really deserves it. You can do a tour for underground Naples before the evening of the New Year, or eat one of the best sfogliatelle in town (my favorite is Mary's) or eat there Michele's pizza, the tastiest one for me.



Shoot the barrels

When midnight strikes in Naples on December 31st, the city lights up practically day. From the balconies, windows and terraces it is a competition to "shoot" the most colorful barrels (fireworks), noisy and spectacular possible.
Often there is a sort of real competition within the condominiums, for those who have spent the most money to create the most beautiful fireworks. The barrels go on for about half an hour or more, during which time it is still advisable not to walk along the street close to the buildings.
The New Year's traditions in Naples

Eat the lentils

Woe to not eat lentils on the night of December 31st, to be precise at the stroke of midnight. This is because tradition has it that these legumes bring money and well-being.
And so, on the tables of Neapolitans, for New Year's Eve a nice bowl full of lentils must never be missing.

Throwing the shards for a good omen

Getting rid of old things, therefore of the pieces, on the occasion of the transition from the old to the new year, is a gesture considered a good omen.
It testifies to the will to change for a better year.

The New Year's traditions in Naples

Wearing red underwear

Whether it's a slip, a garter for women or a bra, it doesn't matter. What matters is wearing a piece of red underwear on New Year's Eve. Another inevitable good luck wish during the New Year's Eve in Naples.


Fish dinner

The New Year's Eve dinner in Naples is usually done with relatives and family. It is tradition eat fish and therefore on the Neapolitan tables you will find spaghetti with clams and fried cod. Typical of the Christmas holidays also the reinforcement salad, based on cauliflower, e as sweet as struffoli and roccocò. After the dinner at home, we usually go to party in clubs and discos until the early hours of the morning.


The New Year's traditions in Naples

Eat 12 grapes

Grapes must never be missing for New Year's Eve. And, following the Spanish tradition, which has left strong influences in Neapolitan traditions, at the stroke of midnight, you have to eat 12 grains. The reason? Also in this case the superstition has to do with it. In fact, it seems that grapes bring good luck, even just looking at it.


Finger in the glass of sparkling wine

If on New Year's Eve in Naples you happen to see someone put a finger in their glass of sparkling wine, don't be surprised. This is not rudeness but just a typical custom.
Dip in fact a finger in the sparkling wine and then passing it behind the ear is also in this case a symbol of good luck for the new year that is beginning.

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