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Page 8 2022 Home For The Holidays Lincoln Daily News November 23, 2022 New Year’s trivia Having big celebrations and making resolutions are part of New Year’s traditions throughout America. Behind these traditions are some surprising facts. How much does the Times Square Ball weigh and what it is made of? Over a billion people watch the New Year’s Eve celebration in New York’s Times Square, counting down as the ball drops. However, it is likely few know how big the ball is and what materials it is made of. The article “30 Things You Never Knew About New Year’s” says the sphere is now 11,875 pounds, with “2,688 crystal triangles” and “over 32,000 lights.” Its weight and materials have changed significantly over the years. As the article says, “The original ball was made from 700 pounds of iron and wood. It was later reduced to just 400 pounds of wrought iron before they switched to an aluminum frame in 1955.” It was not until the millennium that the ball got a new look and materials. What are some of the top New Year’s resolutions? As a New Year begins, many vow to exercise more and lose weight, which were two of last year’s top resolutions. Statista’s Global Consumer Survey of Top Ten Resolutions of 2022 says, “Looking at the most common resolutions, health is a clear thread running through most of them. Almost half said they want to exercise more in 2022, while eating healthier and losing weight were also the choice of four in ten respondents.” What are considered bad luck foods on New Year’s? Cristine Struble’s list of foods that may cause bad luck if eaten on New Year’s Day includes lobster, chicken and catfish. The reason lobster should be avoided on that day is that it “swims backwards which is thought to have people looking back to the past year.” With chicken, the wings can “cause good luck to fly away.” As for catfish, “some people believe that eating this type of fish will lead to struggle all year long.” We hope you enjoyed these trivia snippets and if you are hankerin’ for more, visit the websites Angela used for this article. All are linked inside this magazine for quick access. [Angela Reiners] “What Food Was *Actually* Served at the First Thanksgiving.” https://food52.com/ blog/20949-what-was-actually-served-at-the- first-thanksgiving Thanksgiving History: Who Started This Holiday Tradition? https://www.ibtimes.com/thanksgiving- history-who-started-holiday-tradition-3089066 The Ultimate Guide to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture- traditions/holidays-other/macys-thanksgiving- day-parade1.htm 27 Best Christmas Trivia Questions to Impress Your Family This Holiday.” https://www.countryliving.com/life/ g23461993/christmas-trivia/ Continued —