2024 events to remember
On February 4th, this pop artist wins a record-setting 4th Grammy Awards for her album of the year called Midnights. She also makes news with her Eras tour, which grosses to about 2 billion dollars by its final show in December.
Taylor Swift
This legend passed away on September 9th, 2024, at the age of 93 due to complications of diabetes. He was known for memorable roles on stage, films and TV but mostly lending his voice to big names such as Darth Vader and Mufasa.
James Earl Jones
Considered the ultimate good luck charm, this brings good fortune, prosperity and protection. This myth traces back to the biblical story of Adam and Eve, when Eve supposedly took this with her as a souvenir from the garden of Eden. More commonly, we thank the Irish for this type of luck.
Four Leaf Clover
This fruit, which is mostly known for its edible seeds is rich in vitamins and contains many health benefits. In Greek culture, breaking this fruit on the front door on New Year's Day is said to bring good luck for the year. The more seeds that fall to the floor, the better fortune is said to come.
Pomegranates
Though it may be chilly outside during this time of the year, New year's superstitions tell us to do this at your house or apartment so you can let the old year out and let the new one in.
Open the Windows
On July 26th, 2024, the world's biggest sports competition started in Paris, with more than 200 teams, representing states and territories. What began on this day?
Olympics
On July 13th at the age of 76, this American fitness instructor and TV personality passed away due to natural causes and complications of heart disease. He was mostly known as a fitness guru and aerobics instructor, showcasing his high energy and flamboyant personality in his workout videos.
Richard Simmons
This lucky charm brings good luck as it involves cutting off the foot of this living animal. According to superstition, some cultures believe these animals were shapeshifting witches, while others believed the animal represented cleverness.
Rabbit's Foot
This type of bread is considered lucky on New Year's Day because its yellow-ish color represents gold and the kernels represents the idea of coins. To increase your chances of good luck, you can sprinkle extra kernels in the bread.
Cornbread
When you drop this seasoning on the floor, superstition says you're supposed to throw it over your shoulder to get rid of bad luck. Just make sure it's your left shoulder!
Tossing Salt
On March 26th, 2024, a container shop collides with the Francis Scott Key bridge, causing the entire bridge to collapse, resulting in the death of six people, plus many injuries. What major city on the east coast did this occur in?
Baltimore
On February 5th at the age of 62, this American country music singer, songwriter and producer passed away due to stomach cancer. This individual was known for his distinctive voice, especially his anthems to US soldiers serving in the Middle East.
Toby Keith
They say this good luck charm brings protection and peace of mind. A symbol of good luck for native American communities throughout North America, this symbol is made of tied-together strings, beads or feathers. The main objective of this around is to filter out nightmares so that only positive vibes are around and ward off negativity.
Dreamcatcher
This food is considered good luck because it's made from cabbage, which is round like a coin and green like money, which then symbolizes wealth and prosperity. In Germany, they combine it with pork as they believe it will bring good luck. In America, putting it on a hot dog will be just fine.
Sauerkraut
In some countries, especially Colombia, superstition requires you to walk or carry around this, starting at midnight to encourage a year full of travel and new experiences. It doesn't have to be a long time as they say a stroll around the block should suffice.
On September 26th, this hurricane makes landfall in Florida, causing widespread destruction and more than 230 death across the region. Some estimates put the cost at 200 billion, which would make it the costliest hurricane in US history.
Hurricane Helene
Passing away on November 3rd at the age of 91, this American record producer and composer suffered from pancreatic cancer. He was best known in the 80s but more specifically being the producer of Michael Jackson's most enormous hits, especially Thriller in 1982.
Quincy Jones
Next time you pass this fallen on the ground from a tree , consider picking it up and slipping it into your pocket. According to an English legend, these are major good luck symbols that can protect your health and be a symbol of potential and growth. Place one on your window sill and it can protect your home from lightning or plant one under the light of the moon and it will bring you good luck to your home.
Acorns
This southern traditional food symbolizes good luck and prosperity. They typically represent coins or pennies as some cultures will eat one a day for the year. Collard greens are often served with these and traditionally paired with pork products such as ham or bacon.
Black-Eyed Peas
Holidays are filled with lots of food to enjoy as New Years brings the same energy. On any given night, this seafood may be considered fancy to eat. Several cultures though believe eating this crustacean is bad luck because these animals move backwards. If you are looking towards the future and new beginnings, you don't want anything to hold you back. Don't eat this.
Lobster
On November 18th, 2024, this low-cost company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, making it the first major US airlines to do so since American airlines did it 13 years ago. Who did this?
Spirit Airlines
This English singer passed on October 16th at age 31 after a freak accident in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Sources say there might have been some foul play but three have been charged of his death. He was mostly known for being part of group that sold 70 million albums. He eventually started his solo career and debuted his first single in 2017.
Liam Payne
A symbol of good fortune for centuries, the early Western Europeans believe that iron had magical properties and was able to drive away fairies, witches and other evil creatures. They became popular in the US, referring back to the cowboy era with musicians like Elvis referencing the lucky symbol. Some believe it should be hung up with the heels up or worn as a charm on a necklace or bracelet. Other prefer hanging this item heels down so that good luck can flow to all those who walk beneath it.
Horseshoe
In Mexico, this dish is considered good luck and often served during holidays and special occasions. It symbolizes family, abundance and gratitude. Eating these represent a connection to ancestral traditions and the hope for a prosperous new year. As a family, the act of making it together represents unity and community. The filing, usually meat or vegetables symbolizes the bounty of the harvest and the hpe for a plentiful future.
Tamales
They say wearing white or red during New years brings good luck but in other cultures such as Japan or the Philippines, wearing this specific pattern can symbolize projection against evil spirits, represent wealth and balanced energy, and attract good luck.
Wearing polka dots