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My Blood by Twenty One Pilots, the song is basically about friendship. When everyone else leaves you , there will always be that one person who will be in your life forever. It reminds me of my best friend and how much she has helped me this past year , and she stuck with me even when people left me alone she was always there.

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A New Year's song by a Swedish pop group ABBA, the song is very festive and humorous . The woman sings about the New Year's celebration.

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In Mexico, they usually make tamales around these holidays . They are stuffed with either corn, chicken, meat, or pork.

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They eat what? New Year’s food traditions around the world | CNN

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Soba noodles in Japan. Hoppin’ John in the USA. Feast on these plus eight other New Year’s food traditions around the world.

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Portuguese and Spaniards eat twelve grapes that represent twelve chimes when the clocks strikes twelve it is supposed to represent the new twelve months of the year

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10 Foods That Will Bring You Good Luck in the New Year

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From pork to bagels to cakes hiding secret coins, here are 10 foods to bring you good luck in the New Year

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In China, people paint their doors red to bring happiness and good fortune into their life for the new year, they also hide knives so anyone will not harm themselves and ruin their good fortune.

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50 New Year Traditions From Around the World - LifeHack

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If you thought that your country’s New Year’s celebrations were the norm, just wait until you check out the following infographic! Some of these

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In Denmark, any unused plates , cups, or dishes will be smashed , usually
smashed against doors to scare away spirits and bring in more positive vibes

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Lucky New Year's Traditions from Around the World | Reader's Digest

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Take inspiration from these New Year's customs from around the world and we promise you'll have your best year yet!

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In the Philippines, it is mostly about money. The people there believe every thing should have a round shape in order to bring wealth , and to represent coins.

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When it comes to New Year celebration, people have some of the strangest New Year's traditions. Some people throw bread, others burn scarecrows, and still others fist fight for good luck. These are the 25 strangest New Year's traditions from around the world.

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25 Strangest New Year's Traditions From Around The World

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When it comes to New Year celebration, people have some of the strangest New Year's traditions. Some people throw bread, others burn scarecrows, and still others fist fight for good luck. These are the 25 strangest New Year's traditions from around the world.

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New York city hosts a huge party in Times Square, and once the clock hits 12 a.m. you watch a beautiful crystal ball drop and fireworks as well. This tradition has been here since 1907 and more than 1 million people attend to it

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Come and be part of the celebrations to discover the American New Year traditions and enjoy the fun filled moments on the new year eve. America is of diversified culture with different ethnic background people.

You would enjoy the various traditions of New Year in America. In the US, new year is a declared public holiday and everyone is eagerly waits for the celebrations.

You would be surprised to explore the different American New Year traditions that bring fireworks, parties, gifts and musical events. New York is the main attraction during the Christmas and New Year. You can expect people from all corners of the world joining to enjoy the festive mood.

New Year Traditions in the US

Gatherings and fun moments includes watching of championship football games in the stadiums. The streets are crowded with youth and elderly people dressed fashionably to welcome the new year with great joy.

The Times Square in the New York City hosts several events which is hosted by the television celebrity Dick Clark. Many people love watching these programs broadcasted on the television with all their family and friends. The streets are decorated with lanterns, flash lights and colored papers. Flags are also adorned to express happiness. Giant vibrant colored electric apples are lowered to the ground at the time when people start saying "Happy New Year".

American New Year customs are very colorful and entertaining event. You can have fun at the dance parties which is one of the major celebrations on New Year eve. At the stroke of midnight all the Americans shares kisses and express their New Year greetings. This tradition came in existence from the masked ball which symbolizes evil spirits. It is believed that when you kiss it wades off the veil spirits and purifies the new beginning.

With the change of celebrating ways people have altered this tradition. They honk car horns to express the announcement of New Year party time. People blow paper blowers and whistles which is very exciting way of wishing happy new year!
Traditional American feast on new year
In the United States, it is believed that black-eyed beans are very lucky. It is American custom on New Year to prepare special dinner with different cuisines to gather for family feasts.

A special soul food with rice which is popularly called Hoppin' John is consumed with black eyed beans. During the party people also, have cakes and champagne which is considered very auspicious.
South American New Year traditions
In South America, New Year is known as 'Ano Viego'. People create fake person or dummies and it is placed outside the home. This scarecrow looking toy is stuffed with waste papers and fire crackers. The dummy is dressed like human and it is believed that this symbolized last year.

At the midnight, all the elders of the family set the dummies on fire. This depicts the wading off the old year and evils to welcome the new year. As, the dummy burns the firecrackers also go off to add sparkle and color. This is enjoyed by the children in America. Wish you all a very happy and festive New Year!

More New Year Traditions

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New Year in America - Traditions and Customs

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Come and be part of the celebrations to discover the American New Year traditions and enjoy the fun filled moments on the new year eve. America is of diversified culture with different ethnic background people. You would enjoy the various traditions of New Year in America.

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People gather and celebrate in public or privately, they count the final ten seconds of the old year until 12 a.m. and cheers or kiss/hug someone close to them or sometimes even strangers.

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Like people all over the world, Americans carry out traditions on the last day of the year to let go of the past and latch on to the future. Fireworks, champagne and midnight smooching are among the festive ways New Years is celebrated in the U.S. Many people enjoy welcoming in the New Year with family and friends, while others prefer a public celebration amongst a crowd of boisterous revelers.

Times Square

Watching the colorful, crystal ball drop in Time Square never gets old for the TV viewers who turn on their TV sets every December 31. Since 1907, barring World War II years, New York City has hosted a massive party on Times Square. As many as 1 million people attend this party every year to enjoy musical performances, fireworks and party favors, although alcohol is forbidden. The culmination of the festivities is the midnight lowering of a ball from the Times Tower. The original 1907 ball was illuminated and made of wood and iron. The modern ball weighs 11,875 pounds and is covered in Waterford crystals that make it shine.

Midnight Count Down

Traditions frequently revolve around the stroke of midnight, which heralds the new year. At both public and private gatherings, people count down the last 10 seconds of the old year at 12 a.m. Many people toast to the new year with a glass of champagne while others grab a loved one or a friendly stranger and bestow upon him the first kiss of the year. Many towns and cities put on a show with fireworks and provide noisemakers, meant to scare off evil spirits. Some Americans band together and sing "Auld Lang Syne," an Irish song bidding farewell to the old year.

Symbolic Foods

Some Americans eat certain foods either at New Year's Eve parties or on New Year's Day to bring good luck. European-Americans often eat pork, not only because the pig's plumpness suggests plenty, but also because pigs dig with their snout in a forward motion. People like the idea of moving forward into the Near Year. New Englanders often choose cabbage to go with their pork as a symbol of prosperity. Another dish for prosperity is Hoppin' John, a southern dish made of black-eyed peas. Not only do the "eyes" on the black-eyed peas resemble a circle for the completed year, but they also represent abundance, symbolizing the hope for a similar amount of money.

Other Traditions

Several cities host "first night" festivities, alcohol-free, family-oriented celebrations often featuring live music. Other cities let the alcohol flow along with elaborate costumes, boas, top hats and sparkly masks. Many African-Americans observe "Watch Night" in their local churches as an observance of the Emancipation Proclamation's signing on January 1, 1863. Italian-Americans wear red underwear, said to bring them love, which must work judging from all the midnight kissing going on.

About the Author

Nadia Archuleta has a B.A. in English writing. She spent five years working abroad and has traveled extensively. She has worked as an English as a Foreign/Second Language teacher for 12 years.

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New Year's Eve Traditions in the USA | Synonym

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Like people all over the world, Americans carry out traditions on the last day of the year to let go of the past and latch on to the future. Fireworks, champagne and midnight smooching are among the festive ways New Years is celebrated in the U.S.

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