Why do you wear red underpants on New Year's Eve
It almost seems to have become a real rule: whether you are in the square, in a cabin or at a dinner at a friend's house, you cannot avoid "wearing" red underwear. Some prefer the Brazilians, others are decidedly more daring and still others throw themselves into hot combinations. It looks like red lingerie is a must, as is the perfect sparkly makeup for December 31st ...
When it comes to superstition and superstition, there are never too many precautions. We do not pass under a staircase, we pray that no black cat crosses the street, we look in horror at the broken mirrors ...
Red, by definition, is considered the ideal shade for the holiday season. The decorations of the Christmas trees, the bows of the packages and the lights we come across on the street in the evening, when we can't wait to be enveloped by the warmth of our home, are red.
Red why
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As in any self-respecting tradition, it is really difficult to find its origin. A papabile interpretation is that China is the main protagonist of this story. In fact, red was considered the only color capable of warding off Nian, a monster that inhabits the mountains or the depths of the sea. Do you adore attacking children and are afraid of loud noises (the famous "New Year's barrels" tell you anything)?
Since apparently it acts more frequently in the days that characterize the Chinese New Year, people began to wear red underwear here too, a little "for imitation and a little" because, after all, a little red underwear doesn't have never hurt anyone.
What the Romans enter
Another interpretation, no less fascinating than the previous one, dates back to Roman times and, in particular, to the years in which Octavian Augustus was in power. It seems that the Romans, to greet the new year and to take leave of the old one, used to wear red clothing, a symbol of love, power and fertility.
The real tradition
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In theory, the red garment should be used only once: after New Year's Eve it should be thrown away so as not to fall into temptation and be sure not to use it again. In addition to this, it must be a gift and not purchased, otherwise it seems that it brings much less luck than it could ...
Obviously we do not know if this is true and above all we will not throw away the clothes after a single use but one thing is certain: as long as tradition can help make us feel more beautiful, it is a tradition that we are not ready to put aside, albeit with the necessary changes. .
If you still haven't decided which garment to aim for, here are some ideas for you!
