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Or to get more physical exercise. Noisemaking is another ancient custom at the new year. The noise is considered necessary to chase away the evil spirits of the old year. People around the world do different things to make a lot of noise. They may hit sticks together. Or beat on drums. Or blow horns. Or explode fireworks. Americans celebrate the New Year in many ways. Most do not have to go to work or school. So they visit family and friends. Attend church services. Share a holiday meal. Or watch new yearamp。39。s parades on television. Two of the most famous parades are the Mummeramp。39。s Parade in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. Both have existed for many years. Americans also watch football on television on New Yearamp。39。s Day. Most years, university teams play in special holiday games. For those who have been busy at work or school, New Yearamp。39。s may be a day of rest. They spend the time thinking about, and preparing for, the demands of the new year