Day 31: How The Times Started a Beloved Tradition, in 10 … 9 … 8 …

A brief history of the Times Square ball drop, a New Year’s rite with journalistic beginnings and a dynamite origin. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/31/style/times-square-ball-drop-history.html Jennifer Harlan Original Source: NY Times >>

When the Times Square Ball Drop Began at Midnight

Nowadays, the ball drop is a countdown, ending at the stroke of midnight. But it used to work more like a starter’s pistol. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/30/nyregion/times-square-ball-drop-midnight.html James Barron Original Source: NY Times >>

December Birthdays: A Curse, or an Unexpected Blessing?

It’s hard to have your special day in a month of special days. December babies have one request: Make an effort. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/30/style/december-birthday-struggle-joy.html Aidan Gardiner Original Source: NY Times >>

Say cheese for these Fujifilm instant camera deals

Say cheese! Here are the best deals on Fujifilm instant cameras on Dec. 29:BEST BUDGET PICK: The Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 includes two AA batteries — $59.95 $76.95 (save $17) BEST FOR TAKING SELFIES: The Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 (lime green) takes just 90 seconds to develop and includes a built-in selfie mirror — $69.90 $99.95 …

Kavi Sharma is American Girl's first South Asian Girl of the Year

The American Girl “Girl of the Year” doll for 2023 is here, and, no surprise, she’s making company history again. Kavi, short for Kavika, is the first South Asian doll to hold the New Year spotlight.For more than a decade, the limited edition, annual releases have acted as a markedly modern line of American Girl …

Eating 12 grapes and running around the block with a suitcase? Must be a New Year’s tradition.

So you’re telling me I have to eat 12 grapes under the table, while wearing red underwear and somehow running around with a packed suitcase on New Year’s Eve? Well, not exactly. When you’re looking for luck — whether it’s related to love, money, or travel — in the coming year, traditions can depend on …