What people eat for New Year's Eve in 21 countries around the world

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Herring in Jar

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Pickled herring is eaten at midnight in Poland.

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While copious amounts of bubbles seems to be universal on New Year's Eve, what is eaten that night differs widely from place to place.

The Turkish enjoy pomegranate seeds, while the Japanese eat soba noodles.

Keep scrolling to see what other foods are used to celebrate across the globe.