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Kissing, smashing crockery and burning effigies – a few weird and wonderful new year celebrations around the world

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Have you heard of these weird and wonderful new year’s customs before? (PHOTO: Gallo Images / Getty Images)
Have you heard of these weird and wonderful new year’s customs before? (PHOTO: Gallo Images / Getty Images)

For many people, New Year’s Eve is the culmination of the holiday season, a night to slip into something sparkly, to bellow over loud music and to knock back a few too many glasses of bubbly. 

But around the world some indulge in celebrations of a different kind – so if you’re tempted to do things a little differently this year, here are some traditions you might want to consider.

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