What is an American Tradition for the New Year 2023?

The world is crazy and hyped about welcoming the New Year. The world being enthusiastic about these celebrations decorates every possible corner to welcome the upcoming year, and America is one such nation that celebrates the start of the New Year in grandiosity. With fireworks in the sky and delicacies served at the feast, Americans welcome the new year with all their heart and bid farewell to the passing year. They have a certain tradition that they follow every year.

Some American New Year Traditions

• Ball Drop at Times Square
• Hoppin’ John
• Auld Lang Syne Song
• Live Music and Dance Festivals
• Host a Party
• Midnight Kisses
• Make a Toast
• Watch Fireworks

Ball Drop at Times Square-

Every year on new year’s eve, millions of people gather at Times Square for the famous Ball Drop. This tradition started in the year 1907 by slowly dropping a ball of 700 pounds. Today this ball weighs more than 11 500 pounds. People start the countdown with the drop of the ball. 

Hoppin’ John

Hoppin’ John is one of America’s traditional new year’s foods. It is a southern dish that is considered to captivate and charm good luck. The dish is made up of pork, rice, and black-eyed beans, which represent coins. This is supposed to gain prosperity and good luck to the family. 

Auld Lang Syne Song-

One of the traditional things Americans do on New Year’s eve is listening to the popular song Auld Lang Syne written by Robert Burns. The song represents a farewell to the past year and gains good luck for the upcoming year, and this track was penned down at least 200 years previous till today’s date. 

Live Music and Dance Festivals-

City witnesses live music and dance festivals in order to celebrate the upcoming year. There are multiple live events that are organized in many places in the city to celebrate the forthcoming year’s happiness. 

Conclusion- There are several other American tradition for the New Year that people celebrate. If you want to know more about these and are a non-American, then the best would be if you visit the place during the new year and then learn about witnessing these traditions.