New Year’s is celebrated in countries all over the world, and it seems like it’s the same everywhere – fireworks, champagne, and trips to the main Christmas tree in the square. But is this really the case in America? After all, when you watch movies, Christmas is considered the most important holiday for them. And that’s true, but they still celebrate New Year’s. So let’s find out what Americans do for New Year’s?
Few people know that the main symbol of New Year’s in America is a baby in a diaper. This is because the little New Year grows throughout the year, then ages, passing the baton to the next year. Another American tradition is keeping a list of resolutions. At the end of the year, almost every American makes a list of things they will do next year to improve their lives. For example, exercising, eating more healthy food, quitting smoking or drinking alcohol, etc. As for the celebration itself, on the night between December 31st and January 1st, Americans are divided into two categories: some celebrate the New Year with friends and family at home, while others take to the streets and celebrate the arrival of the New Year to the sound of firecrackers, bells, and fireworks.
Of course, the most vibrant and popular New Year’s celebration is the event in Times Square in New York City. Thousands of Americans and tourists from around the world flock here. Besides being the country’s central square, there’s a long-standing tradition that has been going on here for over a century. A multicolored ball descends from a height of 23 meters to the ground. This lasts about a minute, and the last 10 seconds are counted down by everyone gathered, and at precisely 12:00 AM, the ball reaches the ground, marking the beginning of the New Year.
Other cities have also embraced this tradition. Instead of a ball, they use a variety of figures and objects. These can include vegetables or fruits, animals, cars, or even industrial equipment. For example, in North Carolina it is the brass acorn, and in Atlanta, Georgia it is the giant peach, etc.
