In the early 90s I attended NYE parties at Heidi's house. Every year she would insist that everyone stand on her chairs and sofas and jump off when the ball in NYC dropped. I suppose I did this for 15 years.
On NYE, last night, I decided to do the same. I got a small stool that I have had for many years and positioned it where I could get it quickly and jump from it. Tommy had to help me up. I sort of hopped down one foot at a time. Tommy said, "Well, I guess that will pass for a jump." So, I have jumped into the New Year.
It is supposed to be a tradition in Austria, where she claimed she was born or lived. Everyone said she was Germany, which she vehemently denied. I only know what she said.
I was also going to say "rabbit" as the last word of the year and say "rabbit" as the first word of the new year like Urspo (click on Urspo) does, but I was too busy say, "Help me." and "Hurry." Well, I successfully managed to get on the stool with Tommy's help and the door facing.
Do you have any superstitions/traditions to employ for good luck in the new year?
