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- 4. The night before a major event, such as New Year’s Eve.
- 6. Bright, colorful explosions in the sky, typically displayed on New Year’s Eve.
- 8. A recollection or remembrance of events from the past year.
- 11. A goal or promise made at the start of the new year.
- 13. A sparkling wine often toasted at New Year’s celebrations.
- 14. The act of thinking about or reviewing the events of the past year.
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- 1. Optimistic expectations or desires for the year ahead.
- 2. A way to say goodbye to the old year.
- 3. Recollections of meaningful moments or events from the past year.
- 5. A joyful event or party marking a special occasion like the end of the year.
- 7. A social gathering or celebration, often held to mark the end of the year.
- 8. The exact moment when one year ends and another begins.
- 9. A customary practice or ritual followed each year, particularly around the holidays.
- 10. A ritual of raising glasses and offering good wishes, especially at midnight.
- 12. A way to bid farewell to the old year.
- 15. The process of marking the time leading up to a significant event, like New Year’s Eve.