How do you celebrate the New Year?

New Year’s Eve in the U.S. is packed with festive activities and customs! Here’s a taste of how people celebrate:

**1. *Midnight Countdown and Ball Drop:*
One of the most iconic traditions is the Times Square Ball Drop in New York City. Millions gather to watch the huge crystal ball descend as the countdown to midnight begins. This event is broadcasted live across the country.

**2. *Fireworks and Parties:*
Fireworks displays light up the sky in cities and towns, while parties are hosted in homes, bars, and venues with music, dancing, and plenty of food and drinks.

**3. *Resolutions:*
Many people make New Year’s resolutions, setting goals or intentions for the coming year. Common resolutions include fitness goals, personal development, and new hobbies.

**4. *Toast and “Auld Lang Syne”:*
As the clock strikes midnight, people often raise their glasses for a toast to the New Year and sing “Auld Lang Syne,” a traditional Scottish song.

**5. *Kiss at Midnight:*
It’s a romantic tradition for couples to share a kiss at the stroke of midnight, symbolizing love and happiness for the year ahead.

**6. *Good Luck Foods:*
Certain foods are considered to bring good luck if eaten on New Year’s Day. In the South, it’s common to eat black-eyed peas, greens, and cornbread for prosperity.

Does any of these traditions resonate with you or is there another you would like to know more about? I am Southern and raised. We would have mixed greens, cornbread, black-eyed peas, sauerkraut, sausage, and lentils or mixture of them. Depends on what is in the kitchen or what we could afford.

Links

Grab $100 Coupon Bundle now by clicking Temu! Directly get $100 in Temu app here: Temu app