美国各地奇怪的跨年方式

　　阿拉巴马州的莫比尔 ：月亮饼

　　Though moon pies are made in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Mobile has had a love affair with the marshmallow-filled treats since they were first thrown in Mardi Gras celebrations in 1956. The 12ft-tall moon pie replica has only been dropping on New Year’s Eve since 2008, but the event already has its very own commemorative song。

　　虽然月亮饼是在田纳西的查塔努加做的，但是莫比尔与它之间的美丽情缘却可以追溯到1956年。那时候，莫比尔人会在四月斋前的狂欢节上互相投掷这种包着软糖的点心。一直到了2008年，月亮馅饼才登上了跨年夜的舞台，莫比尔人用降落一个12英尺高的仿真月亮饼的方式来迎接新年。尽管只有3年的历史，这个仪式现在已有了专属的纪念歌曲。

　　Walleye Drop, Lake Clinton, Ohio

　　俄亥俄州的克林顿湖 ：碧古鱼

　　A 20ft, 600-pound walleye fish has made an appearance in this Lake Erie town since 1996. Residents hold an entire outdoor celebration (where the temperatures can often be well below freezing) with walleye chowder, sandwiches and even walleye-flavoured popcorn。

　　自1996年起，伊利湖边的这个小镇上的降落仪式主角是一只长20英尺，重600磅的碧古鱼。人们举行隆重的户外庆祝仪式(气温经常低至0°C 以下)。庆典上有美味的碧古鱼杂烩，三明治，甚至还有碧古鱼味的爆米花。

　　Pineapple Drop, Honolulu, Hawaii

　　夏威夷的火鲁努努：菠萝

　　The last time zone in the US to leave the old year behind, Hawaii sends it off in style by lowering a 200-pound papier-mâche pineapple from the 10-storey Kahala Resort in Oahu. The event can be seen from the beach or the hotel。

　　夏威夷是美国最晚迎来新年的地方。为迎接新年的到来，一个重达200磅的纸质菠萝将从10层楼高的卡哈拉酒店楼顶降落。不管是在海边还是酒店，都可以看到这一仪式。