Is this a thing? (New year related)

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Hi GD

GF has just opened the window, it's freezing and when I asked why she replied: "It's to let the old year out".

What is this witchcraft?
 
What about letting the new year in? Going out one door and coming back in another.

Tricky if you live in a high-rise.
 
My dad always insisted on emptying the ash out of grate under the coal fire just before midnight.

Something, something old year, something.
 
Update: I've just discovered that the aforementioned open window also lets in the new year.

Lucky really, I'd have been unaware of this process and been stuck in time!
 
Kick her out and invite Jenny from the block round, I’m sure she’ll understand “Out with the old in with the new”.
 
Hi GD

GF has just opened the window, it's freezing and when I asked why she replied: "It's to let the old year out".

What is this witchcraft?

I do the front door to welcome the new year in. A fine old tradition. I saw a few other people doing it at midnight across the street as well.
 
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