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    7 Wacky New Year's Eve Traditions

    Photo by: J. Stratton
    1. Mobile, Alabama: Home of the America's first Mardi Gras celebration, the town's parade floats would throw MoonPie candies to its many spectators. Today a model MoonPie lights ... more 
    Photo by: J. Stratton
    1. Mobile, Alabama: Home of the America's first Mardi Gras celebration, the town's parade floats would throw MoonPie candies to its many spectators. Today a model MoonPie lights up the night sky with some 1,200 LED bulbs every New Year's celebration. less 
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    Wed, Dec 21, 2011 11:20 AM EST
    The Times Square celebration may draw the most attention, but the Big Apple's crystal ball is just one of many objects towns across the country drop at midnight. See 7 of the wackiest ways to celebrate 2012!



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