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4. The new year begins in ----.
7. At the stroke of midnight, things can get very ----.
8. These are used to decorate for New Year's.
11. What is watched closely as the new year approaches?

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1. You have to pop this before toasting the new year.
2. Is a picture of a baby, dog or cat used to indicate the new year has begun?
3. A drink with lots of ---- is sometimes used to toast the new year.
5. It is said that you ring out the old ---- and ring in the new.
6. ---- is sometimes served to ring in the new year.
9. Is a picture of an old woman or man used to indicate the end of the old year?
10. The person representing the old year carries a ----.