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- 4. A common phrase used when clinking glasses in celebration.
- 6. Tiny pieces of colored paper that are often thrown during celebrations.
- 8. A popular drink to ring in the new year with bubbles.
- 11. What happens as the clock approaches midnight on New Year's Eve?
- 14. A famous event in Times Square, New York City, marking the countdown to the new year.
- 15. The exact moment when the new year begins.
- 16. Colorful explosions in the sky to celebrate the new year.
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- 1. People often make these at the start of the year to set goals.
- 2. An ancient Egyptian beer often associated with New Year's celebrations in some cultures.
- 3. This festive item is often blown or shaken to create a loud sound at midnight.
- 5. In Scotland, this term refers to the New Year's Eve celebration.
- 7. People often gather to celebrate with friends and family on New Year's ___________.
- 9. The era in the United States when the sale of alcoholic beverages was banned, impacting New Year's celebrations.
- 10. Traditional song often sung on New Year's Eve, meaning "times gone by."
- 12. The first month of the year.
- 13. Raise a glass and make a __________ to welcome the new year.