A NEW YEAR CROSSWORD

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  1. 2. Small pieces of colored paper thrown during celebrations, adding a festive touch.
  2. 5. A promise or decision to do something, often as a goal for the New Year.
  3. 6. A common expression used when toasting, wishing good fortune or expressing goodwill.
  4. 7. A handheld firework that produces bright, sparkling lights.
  5. 8. The act of counting backwards to zero, especially to mark the seconds until the beginning of the New Year.
Down
  1. 1. The point in time exactly at 12 o'clock at night; the start of a new day.
  2. 2. To express joy and happiness through social and enjoyable activities.
  3. 3. A ritual of raising a glass and wishing good health or success, often done during celebrations.
  4. 4. Explosive devices that produce colorful lights and loud sounds, commonly used in celebrations.
  5. 5. The act of making something new or the state of being renewed; often associated with the New Year as a time for fresh starts.