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NOISE MAKERS AND STREAMERS ARE ALWAYS AT NEW YEAR'S EVE
PARTIES TO CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR. THEY ARE USED WHEN
THE CLOCK STRIKES TWELVE.
Submitter comment: HEARD THIS IN GRADE SCHOOL.
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 31 New Year's Eve BELIEF -- Use of Object BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 11-27-1967