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On December 31st, the first-ever ball drop was held in Times Square New York. This tradition originated in 1904 from Jacob Starr, a Ukrainian metal worker, and Adolph Ochs, a New York Times publisher.

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A tradition many people do every year is to stay up until midnight to see the clock strike midnight. People do this for the excitement of saying goodbye to the old year and hello to the new.

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In Ireland people put extra plates out during dinner to honor those who have passed in their family.

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In Australia people grab a pan, pot, and spoon, and walk across the street, making as much noise as possible on New Year's Eve. People belive it grants good luck and keeps spirits away

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In japan, people celebrate New Year's Day on 1 January since it adopted the Gregorian calendar in 1873

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New Year's Eve has always been an exciting time all around the world, especially in America. One Holiday that is the most popular in the U.S. is traveling to see family or friends. This is very popular due to people wanting to be around the people they love and respect.

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New Year’s countdown 2025: LIVE ball drop in New York

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There are lots of foods that are eaten on New Year's Eve. Some examples are Grapes and Champagne. Grapes are a cultural food that is eaten in Spain and champagne is commonly drunk at parties around the world.

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When I look back at 2024, I remeber it being a year filled with chaos and challenges. But I also remember it being a year filled with growth and good times. Even though 2024 had alot of ups and downs, it was great year in the end.

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During the new year, I want to challenge myself to become a better person by doing lots of things. This year I plan to pass all my classes with A's and B's while also making new friends and doing more exciting things. There are lots of other things that I want to do, yet there are too many to decide from. So to fix this I am going to do as many things to improve myself as possible.