Solve-It Series January 2024

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Across
  1. 3. Country that celebrates its independence on January 1st
  2. 4. Fruit eaten with each of the 12 clock strikes at midnight, thought to bring luck
  3. 6. 2025 Chinese zodiac animal
  4. 8. Pattern commonly worn on New Year's Day in The Philippines, thought to bring wealth
  5. 13. Iconic event in Time's Square to mark the end of the year
  6. 14. Wearing this color is thought to bring good luck in the new year in many countries around the world
  7. 15. Song commonly sung to ring in the new year
Down
  1. 1. Legume commonly eaten in the United States on New Year's Day, thought to bring luck
  2. 2. Pyrotechnic displays often used to ring in the new year
  3. 5. Promises people make to themselves for improvement in the new year
  4. 7. Food placed commonly under the bed on New Year's Eve in Colombia
  5. 9. Seasoning sometimes sprinkled on the doorstep of Turkish homes, thought to bring peace and prosperity
  6. 10. String-like food commonly eaten at midnight in Japan, symbolizing longevity and a break from the old year
  7. 11. Fruit commonly smashed on New Year's Day in Greece and Turkey, thought to bring good luck
  8. 12. Kitchen objects commonly thrown to celebrate the New Year in Denmark