In Spain, what color underwear should you wear to bring good luck in the New Year?

Colleen Lanin, The Travel Mama December 29, 2011 Leave a Comment

a) Red
b) Yellow
c) Purple
d) Blue
e) Polka-dotted

Underwear

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According to Spanish tradition, you should wear new (a) red underwear to attract good luck in the New Year. Various versions of this tradition exist throughout the Spanish-speaking world. In Venezuela yellow underwear brings happiness in the New Year. In Ecuador red underwear brings love, while yellow brings wealth.

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What are your family’s New Year’s traditions? Tell us in the comments!

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Colleen Lanin is a mom of two and the founder/editor-in-chief of TravelMamas.com. As the author of THE TRAVEL MAMAS' GUIDE, she teaches parents not only how to survive a trip with children, but also how to love exploring the world with their offspring. A regular contributor to The TODAY Show’s Travel section on NBCNews.com, her stories have also appeared in such publications as Parenting Magazine, the Orlando Sentinel, the Chicago Tribune, Expedia.com, San Diego Family Magazine, and more. Colleen teaches blogging classes and has given travel tips on television, radio, and as a paid vlogger. She has a master’s degree in business administration with a background in marketing.