New Year Traditions in Vermont

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New Year in Vermont, New England is a splendid time with snow on the ground and goodwill on the ear. White and Colonavy lights adorn houses, shops and restaurants in Vermont. Various exciting vibrant arts and community events mark the New Year celebration in Vermont.

All these events are said to arise from the various New Year Traditions in Vermont practiced by the early folks. Some popular New Year Traditions in Vermont are described below: First Night - First Night celebration is an age-old New Year tradition in Vermont. First Night is a cultural celebration on New Years Eve night that features native music, dance, comedy and arts.


Groups of musicians, dancers and other performers bring Vermont's capital city, Montpelier, to life during the annual First Night celebration. A family oriented alcohol-free celebration takes place in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. Mardi Gras Extravaganza - Magic Hat's Mardi Gras celebration in Burlington is the largest Mardi Gras celebration in New England. The parade consists of over thirty floats of which the more interesting are a giant pink pig, a rock climber's wall and Ben and Jerry's Sundae Night Fever.
Thousands of people including children flock on Church Street to view people dressed in masks, costumes, and colorful paint make-ups. Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday is actually the day before Ash Wednesday. It falls between the month of February and March. But in many parts of America it has become a part of New Year celebration. Other New Year Traditions in Vermont include kissing at midnight, lighting fireworks, making loud noise, consuming black-eyed peas etc. Some of these traditions are practiced to drive off the evil spirit while some others to bring in good luck.
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