Ring in the New Year

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Across
  1. 1. Shows the time and counts down to midnight
  2. 6. The stroke that signals the start of the New Year
  3. 7. Small pieces of paper thrown at parties to celebrate
  4. 11. A promise to oneself to improve in the coming year
  5. 12. The final moment-by-moment numbers before the New Year
  6. 13. A New Year’s tradition at midnight with loved ones
  7. 14. Famous New Year’s Eve event in Times Square
  8. 16. The holiday marking the start of a fresh calendar year
Down
  1. 2. Sparkling drink often popped open to toast the New Year
  2. 3. Explosive displays often seen in the sky at New Year celebrations
  3. 4. The first month of the year
  4. 5. Expression used when toasting at celebrations
  5. 8. Iconic New York location for the New Year ball drop
  6. 9. Another word for sparkling champagne
  7. 10. Raising a glass in honor of the New Year
  8. 14. Symbol of a fresh start or “new year” in cartoons and traditions
  9. 15. Event with friends and music to ring in the New Year