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Friday, December 3, 2021

I Would Have Never Guessed That This Famous Tradition Is an Ancient One

Probably the most famous tradition in the United States is the dropping of the New Year ball in Times Square, New York City, at 11:59 P.M. Thousands gather to watch the ball make its one-minute descent, arriving exactly at midnight. The tradition first began in 1907. The original ball was made of... Sign in to see full entry.

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