Welcome to the new year - It's 2023!

January 2, 2023

New Year Eve Traditions

United States : Watching the ball drop in Time Square, New York

Spain : Eat 12 grapes at midnight, one at each stroke of the clock

Why? For good fortune and prosperity in the new year

Greece : Hang an onion outside by the front door

Why? They are a symbol of rebirth, and promote growth in the new year

Turkey : sprinkle salt on the doorstep at the stroke of midnight

Why? To promote peace and prosperity in the new year

Canada : Ice fishing with friends on frozen ponds

Colombia : carry an empty suitcase around the block

Why? To full-fill wishes of more travel in the new year

South Africa : Throw old furniture out of the window

Why? To symbolize a fresh start in the new year

Japan : Eat Toshikoshi soba, also known as year-end soba

Why? To symbolize a long life

Trip Locations in 2023

Local/Day Trip :

• Candles Holocaust Museum; Terre Haute, IN

• Swope Art Museum; Terre Haute, IN

• Clay County Historical Society Museum; Brazil, IN

• Embassy Row of the Parisian Diaspora; Paris, IL

Weekend:

• Gateway Arch; Saint Louis, MO

• Starved Rock State Park; Oglesby, IL

• Paddleboat Ride; Cincinnati, OH

• Art Institute of Chicago; Chicago, IL

Longer:

• Mackinac Island; Mackinac Island, MI

• Mall of America; Bloomington, MN

• Lake of the Ozarks; Lake Ozark, MO

Unusual New Year’s Resolution Ideas

• Get your picture take in 7 interesting places

• Handwrite something at least once a month (letter, journal, sticky note, etc)

• Use the whole tube of chapstick

• Eat dessert first at dinner at least 3 times

• Celebrate 1 obscure holiday

• Don’t make any New Year’s resolutions