As 2024 comes to a close, we're celebrating the arrival of the new year by exploring New Year's traditions from around the world. Learn about casting molten tin in Finland and eating twelve grapes in Spain, and discover how different cultures mark the start of a new year in unique and meaningful ways.

This episode is a culinary and cultural journey that highlights the diversity of New Year's celebrations across the globe.

Resources and links mentioned in the episode:

• 10 New Year’s Eve Traditions Around the World by Rhys Mackenzie
• Koreatown in New York City
• Peruvian Party Food: How I Dug Into Pachamanca
• They eat what? New Year’s food traditions around the world
• Italian New Years traditions

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