New Year Color

White is the most used color on New Year's Eve in Brazil. The tradition comes from the Iemanjá (Yemoja) festivals on the beach, with flowers, candles, and offerings taken to the sea on the night of the 31st. Whoever wears white asks for a year of peace and starts clean.

Yellow is the color of Oxum (Oshun)'s gold. For the New Year, it is the choice of those who want a year of work that pays off, customers who return, and accounts that close.

Red is fire. It is for those who want a year of burning passion and for those who need courage to turn the tables, with the strength of Iansã (Oya) and Ogum (Ogun).

Softer than red, pink asks for love with respect: making peace, taking care of the family, and making the heart lighter for the coming year.

Green is the forest of Oxóssi (Oshosi) and the color of hope. It is the attire of those who want a year with health, abundance at home, and breath for their plans.

Light blue is the calm sea of Iemanjá. It suits those who want a peaceful year, without fights at home, and with a clear head.

Lilac is the color of Nanã (Nana Buruku), the oldest of the iabás. It is good for those closing a heavy year and wanting to leave behind grievances and cycles that have already ended.