Words on the cards
- countdown
- midnight
- fireworks
- confetti
- resolution
- celebrate
- party hat
- calendar
- January
- cheers
- clock
- goals
- fresh start
- balloons
- noisemaker
- sparkler
- hope
- wishes
- streamers
- music
- dancing
- friends
- family
- snacks
- toast
- ball drop
- glitter
- staying up late
- hugs
- memories
- happy
- new year
Every word can be changed in the box above before you print.
Ideas for using it
- Mark a square whenever the word comes up on TV or in conversation during the evening.
- Play for small treats, with the full-card winner getting to start the countdown.
- Use 3 × 3 cards for a quick game that young children can finish before bedtime.

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