Año Viejo, which translates to "Old Year" in Spanish, is a traditional Latin American custom in which effigies or dolls representing the old year are burned on New Year's Eve to symbolize the end of the past year and the beginning of a new one. This practice is believed to bring good luck and prosperity for the upcoming year, as well as to rid oneself of any negative energy or bad luck from the previous year. It is a popular and festive tradition in many Latin American countries, with communities coming together to create elaborate Año Viejo dolls and celebrate the arrival of the new year.
