New Year’s has been celebrated for thousands of years…but not always the way you think. In our Season 7 finale, Amanda, Dayelle and Deena dive into the surprising, magical, creepy and sometimes downright bizarre history of ringing in a new year.

We’re uncovering the origins of New Year’s itself, the song that became THE anthem of midnight (and why it still matters), why one country celebrates with a bucket of KFC, the tradition of jumping off chairs to “leap” into the new year, demon-like creatures meant to scare off bad luck and dozens of global customs meant to bring fortune, love, protection and fresh beginnings.

From the heartwarming to the spooky, from ancient rituals to modern quirks, this episode is the perfect send-off to the year and a wild ride around the world’s midnight folklore.

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