Friday, December 30, 2011

Celebrating New Years’ Eve in the USA

Just like in the most of the World January 1st marks the beginning of a new year in the USA.  The New Year’s Eve’s celebration is the biggest and a truly world-wide party with its climax at the NewYear’s midnight, which like a web interconnects party goers all over the planet and moves around the globe following the time zones.

Majority of people get together with friends and families to celebrate the event.  They either stay home and have private parties or go out to bars, restaurant, theaters or places where they will be able to welcome the New Year in spectacular and scenic surroundings and where they can watch the traditional fireworks shows.

One of the biggest and most famous gatherings takes place at Times Square in Manhattan, New York, New York.  Thousands party in the neighborhood awaiting the dropping of the crystal ball at midnight (3D video).  This event is broadcast live in all contiguous or adjacent or neighboring continental United States, where there are four US time zones and also in the State of Hawaii and other states and territories.

The midnight kiss is not only an American and not the only one of the New Year's traditions and superstitions.  Smooching “your other half” at the turn of the year has a very special significance and is like renewing your wedding vowels, regardless weather you are married or not, year after year after year.

Happy New Year!

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