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  1. 2. This word means 'fireworks,' a central part of German New Year's celebrations.
  2. 4. 'Dekoration' means 'decoration,' and New Year's decorations are an important part of the celebrations.
  3. 6. The German word for New Year's Eve. It's named after Saint Sylvester, whose feast day falls on December 31.
  4. 8. for One: A beloved TV tradition in Germany where people watch a British comedy sketch to welcome the new year.
  5. 10. The word for 'sparkling wine,' commonly enjoyed during New Year's toasts.
Down
  1. 1. The very word for the lead-pouring tradition. It's a combination of 'blei' (lead) and 'gießen' (to pour).
  2. 3. Calendar: The calendar shift in 1582 by Pope Gregory XIII, which moved New Year's Day to January 1.
  3. 5. This word is a common toast in Germany, often used when raising a glass during New Year's celebrations.
  4. 7. 'Vorsätze' means 'resolutions,' a term often associated with the new year.
  5. 9. This word translates to 'luck,' a central theme in New Year's customs.