In some Central and South American countries, it is traditional to collect flowers – many blue ones – and give them as gifts or toss them in the ocean. This could include Ageratum Iris, Spider Wort or any wild flowers.
Japan considers placement of pine and bamboo to be good luck if it is arranged in sets of two by the front entrance. After the New Year arrived, the decorations are burned.
Scotland is the origin of the Burns poem Auld Lang Syne that we use to greet the New Year. In Scotland it is considered good luck to bring a gift of White Heather to your friends on New Year’s Day.
In The U.S. we celebrate with the Rose Parade where many floats are covered with roses to bring a bright beginning to the New Year.
However you celebrate, have a Wonderful and Prosperous New Year!!