Question

Explain who or what "Año Viejo" is and its significance.

Answer 1

The expression "old year" is Spanish, it is an expression that is used when we are going to receive a new year in December.

For example, this year in December, we will receive the year 2019.

Therefore, the year 2018 will be called "old year"

The translation of the expression "old year" in Spanish is:

old year = Año viejo

Answer:

"Año viejo" is a term used to name the year before when we will receive a new year.

Answer 2

Año Viejo is a traditional holiday in Ecuador. On New Year's Eve, people make statues that represent someone or something irritating or disappointing...failed goals, hated politicians...They tape a note to it explaining why it must be burned and what needs to change. Then, they burn the dummy and cheer.