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Traditions and Customs
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New Year's Day is a popular legal holiday celebrated in Unaited States. The celebration begins on December 31, New Year's Eve, the night before New Year's Day. Many people stay up until midnight. Some go to church while others go to parties. Horns, whisles and other noisemarkers are very popular on this night. This is an old tradition from ancient times when people made loud noises to scare away evil spirits.

When the ringing of bells and the blowing of whistles and horns announce that the new year has started, some people shake hand; others kiss and embrace. Many join together to sing "Auld Lang Syne." In addition to blowing whistles and horns, people throw paper confetti and streamers and call out "Happy New Year," raising their drinks in a toast to the future, hoping it will bring health, peace, and prosperity.

On New Year's Eve, New York City holds an outdoor even which attracts a crowd of a million or more people. The event is televised around the country. A large ball shaped like an apple and covered with bright lights is slowly lowered from a pole on top of a tall building in Times Square. It starts coming down one minute before midnight. When it reaches the bottom of the new year has begun.

New Year's Day is celebrated in different ways. Many people hold "Open House," serving refreshments to visitors. Egg nog, a drink made with milk and eggs is especially popular. Others watch the parades and football games that are very typical for this day. The Mummer's Parade in Philadelphia has marchers in elaborate costumes. The Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California is known for its floats decorated with fresh flowers. The most famous college football game, the Rose Bowl, is played after the parade.
by leilan | 2004-12-30 17:01
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