“Smashing Tradition: Exploring Denmark’s Affectionate Plate-Shattering Ritual on New Year’s Eve”
<p>In Denmark, there is a unique tradition that takes place every year on the 31st of December. Rather than throwing away unused dishes and plates, Danes save them until the end of the year when they affectionately shatter them against the doors of all their friends and relatives. This tradition is known as “smashing plates” or “plate smashing.”</p>
<p>The origins of this tradition are not entirely clear, but it is thought to have started as a way to show appreciation for the people in one’s life. By smashing plates against someone’s door, it is a way of saying “thank you” and wishing them good luck in the coming year.</p>
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