New Year’s Eve. New Year’s Eve comes but once a year on December 31, the last day of the last month of what usually feels like the longest year ever but somehow passed too quickly. Most of us give little thought as to why we ceremoniously say goodbye to one year and hello to a new one on December 31. Even those who don’t make special plans to greet the arrival of a new year at the stroke of midnight on December 31 pay homage to the rite with thoughts of the year gone by and hopes for the year to come. Why do we end each year on December 31 and begin a new one January 1 anyway? read more…

Celebrate it with our daily word search puzzle – Food Word Search!

New Year Word Search puzzle

New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year and it’s the day the entire world shrieks Happy New Year at midnight – it’s one of the only things almost every nation has in common. It’s one of the most celebrated holidays in the world and within this word search, we have a list of words related to New Year that you can dig up and circle. People often celebrate their New Year with parties, food, drinks and dancing, and they usually sing along for Auld Lang Syne as the clock strikes midnight.

Every single country has its own traditions, from the ball dropping in America to Big Ben bonging at midnight in London. Sydney Opera House lights up with fireworks and Shanghai puts on a massive show, too. This Happy New Year printable is the perfect activity to do with your family during the New Year holiday or at any other time of the year, and it’s ideal for those who are in school and those who aren’t. Word searches like this one can make you feel excited about the change in the year – it’s a clean slate for everyone!

You can add an extra layer of excitement during this online puzzle by racing your friends and trying to complete the word search within the quickest amount of time, too. It’s the perfect easy activity for the kids, the classroom and even the grown ups to enjoy. Diving into this printable will give you a distraction and make your New Year more fun. Happy New Year!

• Play online or download and print
• Multiple difficulties to test your skills
• Find up to 23 words all related to New Year
• Challenge friends online or play alone
• Create your own avatar and username to track your best scores