New Year's Traditions

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  1. 2. Eating Hoppin' ____ on January 1 will bring good luck and peace for the rest of the year.
  2. 5. In Brazil it is believed that you can increase your luck by jumping over seven ____.
  3. 8. In Denmark, people will break ____ on the doorsteps of friends and family.
  4. 10. At the stroke of midnight, one may be found ____ a loved one.
  5. 11. Some believe eating one ____ at each of midnight's 12 clock chimes guarantees you a lucky year.
  6. 12. The tradition of creating New Year's ____ dates back more that 4,000 years.
  7. 14. New York City will drop a 12-foot, 11,875 pound geodesic ____ covered in 2,688 Waterford Crystal triangles and 32,256 LED's to ring in the new year.
  8. 15. Many wear ____ on New Year's Eve for good luck and peace.
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  1. 1. Wearing ____ increases good luck in the new year.
  2. 3. ____ is considered to be a good New year's entree as they only swim in one dirction - forward, like the moment of time.
  3. 4. Many cultures believe eating ____ food on New Years Eve will lead to prosperity
  4. 6. Kennett Square, PA will drop a giant ____ to ring in the new year.
  5. 7. In Denmark, people stand on chairs and ____ into January to bring good luck and banish bad spirits.
  6. 9. Greeks believe placing an ____ on your door will bring good luck and fertility.
  7. 13. In the Phillipines, it's customary to eat ____ round fruits to ensure a year of abundance.