Did you toot those horns and shout out Happy New Year at Midnight? Hopefully you made as much noise as possible to ring in the new year. Not just to celebrate, but to scare away evil spirits. According to widespread superstition, evil spirits and the Devil himself hate loud noise. Thus folks celebrated by making as much noise as possible not only as an expression of joy for a new year, but also to make sure Old Scratch and his minions don't stick around. It is said that church bells are rung on a couple's wedding day for the same reason.
P.S. You should also not do laundry today as it is said at least one member of the family will be washed away in the upcoming months. I would not do any cleaning over the weekend, you know, just to play it safe.
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