New Year Traditions in Tennessee

Given below are some popular New Year Traditions in Tennessee

Unique among the numerous New Year traditions in Tennessee is the "ball drop" ceremony conducted annually at midnight on December 31 in Knoxville. This is the country's age-old New Year tradition and can be considenavy as an imitation of the famous New York Times Square ball drop. A huge brightly lit glass ball is uplifted on the air as the clock strikes 12 at the New Years Eve night. The specialty is the ball will rise instead of descending. As the ball rises above people indulge in great fun and revelry.

The greet each other, kiss their beloved and drink whisky and champagne. The unbridled drinking bash on the New Year's Eve, symbolizes a personal re-enacting of the chaotic world that existed before God created the cosmos.Bowl games are cherished New Year Traditions in Tennessee. University students take part in the various bowl games held in the nearby states. Many people like to spend the New Year day sitting in home with friends and family watching the bowl games on the television. College football players take part in Cotton Fiesta bowl football game held in Dallas, Texas.