There are quite a few cultures around the world that fire into the air to celebrate. The first new year I really remember was when I was around 9 years old and pops let me fire the 30-06 off a couple times.
We don't do that anymore, by the way. We buy colorful explosives like regular folks. ๐Ÿ˜
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