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? asked in Society & CultureHolidaysOther - Holidays · 1 decade ago

Why does a ball drop each new year?

As a non-American, I don't understand the significance/symbology in the U.S.A. of a ball dropping to bring in the new year. What's behind that?

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  • ?
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago
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    This link has the history behind it

    http://www.timessquarenyc.org/nye/nye_ball.html

  • ?
    1 decade ago

    Im American and Ive nvr evn heard of a ball dropping thingy or watevr ur talking bout………so i wouldnt have the slightest of clues

  • ?
    1 decade ago

    because america goes through puberty every year

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I don't know what's behind it but it's just tradition I'm only fifteen but I just know it's tradition :)! Happy new years!!!

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