In a world where we are all connected, it's always interesting to see the different ways people celebrate a new year. Whether you're in Korea, China, or America, there are some common themes that you'll find across all cultures. You can include them in your nail designs. The first thing that comes to mind is
fireworks. Fireworks are one of the most iconic symbols for a new year worldwide, which you can add to your nail art. Another favorite design that is identical between cultures and countries is the
number nail design.
New Year's Eve symbol is a
champagne glass in the United States. In Japan, it's a
bell and a
pine branch. In China, it's a
dragon and a
phoenix. In Spain, it's a
clock and a
rose. In Italy and France, it's an
orange and
gold coin. In South Korea, it's an
apple with a bow on top. In Poland and Russia, it's a
cross with bells on top. People celebrate the new year in China by painting their nails red and gold. It's also common for women to paint their fingernails with black ink. In Egypt, people paint their nails with
henna during this time.
Women in India often wear henna-dyed hands to express their culture and tradition during the
holiday season. Several countries worldwide that celebrate Nowruz include images or symbols in their nail designs representing the new year which comes with
spring, like hyacinth.