Now that the ball has dropped and 2007 is gone, it is time for the New Year's traditions. Growing up, my dad would always make us eat black eyed peas on January 1st because it supposedly brought forth good luck. Considering that they taste like something found in the cup seen in the video these people are watching, they damn well better bring some good fortune. Otherwise, I'd almost rather do as the Coney Island Polar Bear Club does for good luck and swim in freezing ocean water.
Of course the most common New Year's tradition is the New Year's Resolution. That's where everyone makes a promise to give up a vice or improve their lifestyle in a way that will make this year better than the last...kind of like lent without the religion. And like lent, these resolutions are rarely followed up on for more than forty days.