What Your Favorite New Year’s Eve Tradition Says About You
As we move toward Christmas and prepare for the final event, New Year's Eve, it's time to start planning what traditions we will participate in. Some activities are more intense than others and encourage different energies for your upcoming year.
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Below, discover a few of the most popular ways to ring in the New Year and learn what they might say about the type of person you are.
Finding the Perfect New Year's Resolution
Are you someone who always has a New Year's Resolution? Better yet, do you stick to it once the year actually begins?
You are a person who values success and has a lot of willpower. More than likely, you are self-motivated and goal-oriented, and you can power through anything to get the results you dream of. With your 2025 resolution in mind, we're certain you're on a path to achieving even more greatness.
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Watching the Ball Drop at Midnight
The ball drop in Times Square isn't as popular as it was in the '90s and '00s, but if you continue to tune in every year, we can tell you're a nostalgic person who holds your traditions near and dear to your heart. It doesn't matter how society changes, you'll stick to the thing you love.
You also are someone who likes to make a statement. Maybe, you like to be the life of the party. Or, you make grand gestures to show your appreciation for someone. Either way, everyone loves your uplifting, outgoing energy.
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Sealing the Perfect Kiss at Midnight
If you are someone who always has a kiss on New Year's Eve or fawns about the day you'll have that special person to share it with, you are the hopeless romantic in everyone's circle. You find something comforting about sharing a milestone with a loved one, and you value having the stability and intimacy in your everyday life.
Thankfully, the meaning of this New Year's Eve tradition aligns perfectly with your character because it manifests that your relationship will only get stronger over the next 12 months.
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Eating Black-Eyed Peas
Foodies, don't forget to eat your share of black-eyed peas on Dec. 31. After you do, you will receive good luck in your 2025.
Anyone who is no stranger to this New Year's Eve tradition likes to keep things simple. This might be the most subtle thing you can do—no organizing a loud party or sporting a (likely uncomfortable) outfit. You're just going to bed with a full stomach as you prepare for the next year with as few problems as possible—what more could anyone ask for?
Wearing Your Best Polka-Dotted Outfit
Although well-known in the Philippines, you might not have heard of this tradition in the United States. If you incorporate polka-dots into your New Year's outfit, you have an eye for the more obscure, eccentric things in life.
For some, that might be the kind of music you listen to. Or, you prefer to express yourself with unique fashion by opting for thrift stories and local boutiques.
Since this tradition is said to bring good fortune, we're certain you'll have enough money to make all your creative ventures come true.
Searching for even more traditions to try? Click HERE to discover seven ways to make the end of the year even sweeter.