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2020 I don't want to change myself, but I wan't to better myself. I wan't to have a better relationship with my parents and with myself. I wan't to live a happier and fun life, making the most of it. Most importantly, I wan't to do better in school. I haven't been myself my all in, but for 2020 I am making sure not to fall behind.

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REFLECTING 2019 AND NEW YEAR, NEW ME.

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My 2019 was very rocky. I went through new experiences for better and worse. I met new people and also lost people who meant a lot to me. As you can see, I went thru a lot of changes. Even though change can be a tough thing to get through and deal with, sometimes if you let it, it can be for the better.

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Food is a very important factor for every holiday especially New Years. Around the world, people use food to symbolize the new year, using different types of food from different places. It symbolizes difference and brings people together and also brings positivity for the new year!

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As said before, In Spain a food tradition is eating 12 grapes when the clock strikes 12 to bring good luck for the next 12 months. One grape for every chime of the clock!

In  Greece, they hurl pomegranate to the floor to release the insides and seeds, expressing life and abundance since pomegranate seeds symbolize fertility.

Any ring-shaped treat is also eaten and it symbolizes " coming full circle."

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In England crowds of people gather in Trafalgar square, and Piccadilly Circus as well as stand around to hear the chimes of London's Big Ben announces the arrival of the New Year. They gather around and sing " Auld Lang Syne"

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French New Year or Jour des Étrennes or Day of New Year’s Present's tradition is that dinner parties are thrown for the ENTIRE family. Presents are past around along with greeting cards for the new year. The French adopted the "reformed calendar" in 1582 , which they changed New Years from March 25 to January 1st.

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Their tradition (Which my family actually participates in) is when the clock strikes 12, they eat 12 grapes with every toll to bring good luck for the next 12 months.

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Another tradition that happens every New Years are New Year resolutions. The point of this is to speak your goals into existence and act upon them. For example, I want good grades for the new years.

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The Times Square Ball is a time ball located in New York City's Times Square. The ball is located on the roof. It's a prominent tradition / part of the new years.

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The History Of Americans New Years Holiday

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The History Of Americans New Years Holiday

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It originated thousands of years ago in ancient Babylon, celebrated as an eleven day festival on the first day of spring. New Years is one of the oldest holidays celebrated. In Rome, the day is considered dedicated to Janus, a god of gateways and new beginnings, who January is also named.