Traditions and symbols derive from ancient times. Dating back to the Romans and Chinese we have symbols representing luck, fertility, prosperity, and protection against evil.
Mostly superstitious and symbolic rituals linked to love, passion, and material wealth.
To bring good luck for the new year, it's very popular at days here in Italy to wear new underwear and throw it away the next day.
Furthermore, on the evening of the 31st, lentils and zampone is eaten to bring prosperity and wealth.
The city of Napoli has its own symbols for good and bad luck hanging at the door entrance or perhaps wearing it on jewelry .
Parthenope is the city eternal siren, then the great magician of th Castle’s egg , and the famous San Gennaro
Pulcinella an ambiguous mask, born Greek and becoming a person and symbol of a cultured, popular, transversal language, which has managed to re-evaluate itself while preserving its origins over the centuries
Curniciello, against bad luck, a symbol that dates back to prehistory, it represents power and fertility.
Il Curniciello recalls the Greek deity Priapus, symbol of fertility, wealth and strength.
Well, beyond all the symbols used for superstition and to strengthen weak minds I sincerely wish you all a peaceful 2026.
AnnaNaplesItaly with love❤️