Raclette or fondue, a glass of sparkling wine, lead pouring and "Dinner for one" on TV - the night of January 1, 2017 is likely to be like this or similar in many households from the far south to the far north of Germany. Whether you celebrate alone, with your partner, with your family or in a large, sociable party - New Year's Eve brings with it many traditions. It's no secret that these are very different in other countries. But how exactly do the French, Italians or Poles celebrate the New Year?

Lots of amore in Italy

The turn of the year is pretty sexy in Italy. If you're hoping for luck and success in the new year, you shouldn't forget one particular detail in your outfit: red underwear is a must! Whether it's a sexy thong, bra or boxer shorts for men - the main thing is that something red shines underneath!

Grapes bring luck to the Spanish

In Spain, it is customary to eat one grape for every chime of the clock at exactly midnight at the start of the new year. 12 grapes are eaten for 12 months of good luck in the new year. Accordingly, you can buy small tins of 12 grapes in supermarkets before New Year's Eve.

Relaxed in Poland

Poland probably has the most relaxed New Year's Eve. Cleaning is strictly forbidden here, because it is said that cleaning scares away good luck - and hardly anyone in Poland wants that. Single women looking for Mr. Right should definitely have poppies with them on New Year's Eve. They sprinkle them in their shoes at the turn of the year. Each grain stands for a potential lover in the coming year...

Danes jump into happiness

In Denmark, you should definitely make sure you haven't looked too deeply into your glass at midnight. Because it's a tradition here to jump off a chair into the New Year.

Greeks gamble their way into the new year

Euro crisis or not - the Greeks love to gamble. Whether with cards or dice - on New Year's Eve, people meet up with relatives and/or friends and gamble on anything that isn't nailed down.