December 31, 2012 by mypenandme

6 New Year Traditions from Around the World

6 New Year Traditions from Around the World - Mental Floss.

by Miss Cellania - December 31, 2008e

American New Year traditions include the ball drop in Times Square, the Tournament of Roses Parade, fireworks, year-end lists, New Year’s resolutions, a toast and/or a kiss at midnight, Auld Lang Syne, and predictions for the year ahead. Here are some other customs you might not be as familiar with.

11 thoughts on “6 New Year Traditions from Around the World”

Deb says:

January 1, 2013 at 9:32 am

Happy New Year!

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- mypenandme says:
  
  January 1, 2013 at 12:14 pm
  
  Happy New Year, Deb.
  
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bentehaarstad says:

January 1, 2013 at 5:37 pm

This amusing film is part of our Christmas tradition. It is shown be national broadcast TV every year the night before Christmas, while people are waiting. Happy New Year!

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- mypenandme says:
  
  January 1, 2013 at 6:13 pm
  
  This is my second year in a row, viewing it. I think that it may become a tradition for me, as well. Lol… Happy New Year!
  
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nyparrot says:

January 2, 2013 at 4:19 pm

Happy New Year!!:-)

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- mypenandme says:
  
  January 2, 2013 at 6:23 pm
  
  Happy New Year!
  
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  - nyparrot says:
    
    January 2, 2013 at 8:50 pm
    
    THANKS!!!!!
Sheryl says:

January 3, 2013 at 12:08 am

Happy New Year!

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- mypenandme says:
  
  January 3, 2013 at 12:09 am
  
  Happy New Year, Sheryl. Wishing you a fabulous 2013.
  
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Margaret Sullivan says:

January 5, 2013 at 4:40 am

Happy New Year and a big hug. thank you

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- mypenandme says:
  
  January 5, 2013 at 6:17 am
  
  Happy New Year. Wishing you a fabulous 2013.
  
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