New Years Eve Traditions

We’ve all heard about the ball drop in time square at the stroke of midnight to ring in the new year, and probably seen it on TV. That tradition is about as American as they come, and only in 1942 and 1943 was the ball drop skipped because of war time restrictions.  I was in Times Square during the New Years Eve of The Iranian Hostage crisis and I have seldom saw such a showing of American Spirit
Locally residents all spend the New Years Eve differently… at a bar, a house party, watching fireworks, or falling asleep before midnight.





One popular celebration in The New Years Eve Wedding. New Years Eve 2011 at Drexelbrook Catering and Corporate Events Center there is a very special event. As the guests gather for a New Years celebration and party they were invited to the will discover that there is a surprise wedding taking place. Only the Bride, Groom, Parents, Best man and Maid of Honor know that this celebration is truly a wedding. Our best wishes to everyone.

Around the world there are vast differences in the way people ring in the New Year, and how they bestow upon themselves luck in the next. In Brazil, after celebrating at midnight with concerts, fireworks and dinner, Brazilians head to the beaches where they jump over seven waves and throw flowers into the ocean. Some people also light candles in the sand on the shores of Copacabana, all to bring luck in the New Year.



In Greece, New Years Eve is a lot like an American Christmas Eve, and Greeks exchange gifts at home and then invite one particularly lucky friend or family member to enter the house first on new years day. This is said to keep out bad omens. The Japanese traditionally spend all day cleaning the old dust from their house. At the end of the day, the Japanese listen to the watch-night bell ring 108 times, which is considered to knock out bad luck, unhappiness and selfishness.

Down in Mexico, women wear red underwear if they wish to marry in the New Year, and pink is worn by pregnant women to bring luck to the baby. Those hoping to travel, carry an empty suitcase around the block.

In British Columbia, Canada, and other freezing countries of the world, people plunge into the ice-cold water, and take the traditional polar bear swim on New Year's Day. Some say it's "just plain fun" whereas others look at the frigid frolic as a reminder that "it's great to be alive for another year!" Back here in the states, many people kiss their loved one at midnight, sing the traditional Auld Lang Sang, toast champagne and on new years day, eat black eyed peas or other so-called lucky food

Not matter how you choose to celebrate this New Years Eve we wish you a very safe, happy & prosperous New Year. The Drexelbrook Catering family extends our sincere thanks for your support, friendship and business in 2010 and look forward to a wonderful New Year.