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 >>
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Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for December 31
There are a few foods that people swear bring you luck in the new year: Tamales and black-eyed peas among them. You know what else brings you luck in a new year? Wordle! That and the tips and hints we’ll be giving you.If you want to bypass the struggle, you can jump to the bottom …
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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 >>
One Resolution You Might Just Keep
The repeated failures and faithful persistence of the 18th-century author Samuel Johnson to keep his vows should inspire us all. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/29/opinion/new-year-resolutions-samuel-johnson.html Garret Keizer 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for December 30
Just one more night, and then the big night’s here: New Year’s Eve! Before you count down, how about a quick game of Wordle? We’ll even supply the tips and hints.If you want to bypass the struggle, you can jump to the bottom of this article to get December 30’s Wordle solution straight up. But …
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The One-Week Marriage That’s a Back Story to the Opera ‘Fedora’
The Met is reviving the opera, which originally starred Lina Cavalieri, a singer with a tempestuous life. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/29/nyregion/lina-cavalieri-opera-fedora-met.html James Barron Original Source: NY Times >>