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- 3. The ceremonial lowering of a ball at midnight, most famously in Times Square, New York.
- 4. Small pieces of paper or material thrown in celebration.
- 6. Food served late in the evening, often during New Year’s Eve parties.
- 9. A large and formal celebration or party
- 10. A sparkling wine often associated with New Year’s Eve celebrations.
- 13. Activities or events organized to celebrate the New Year.
- 14. A non-alcoholic bubbly drink popular for toasts during New Year’s Eve.
- 15. The backward counting to the start of the New Year, typically starting from ten.
- 17. A personal list of goals for the upcoming year.
- 18. The exact time when New Year’s Day begins.
- 19. A clock specifically used to display the time left until the New Year.
- 22. Long, narrow pieces of paper or fabric used as decorations during parties.
- 23. Small gifts or items given to guests during New Year’s celebrations.
- 25. Tiny, shiny pieces of material used for decoration during celebrations.
- 28. A tradition of kissing someone at midnight to bring good luck.
- 29. A traditional song sung at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve.
- 30. Explosive displays of light and color, often used to mark the New Year.
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- 1. A firm decision to do or not do something in the upcoming year.
- 2. Inflatable decorations often used to enhance New Year’s Eve settings.
- 5. A famous location in New York City known for its New Year’s Eve celebrations.
- 7. Decorative headwear worn during New Year’s Eve celebrations.
- 8. Special clothing worn for New Year’s Eve parties, often formal or festive.
- 11. A joyful event to honor the arrival of the New Year.
- 12. A television program focused on New Year’s Eve celebrations and midnight countdowns.
- 16. Devices that create noise, used to express excitement during New Year festivities.
- 20. A custom or practice followed during New Year’s Eve, such as making resolutions.
- 21. Handheld fireworks that emit bright, sparkling light.
- 24. The act of starting anew, symbolized by the transition to the New Year.
- 26. A ceremonial gesture of raising a glass to wish for good things in the New Year.
- 27. An expression of good wishes before taking a drink, common at New Year parties.