• Traveling on New Year's might seem daunting, but with our tips and tricks for holiday flights and travel, we'll help make it easier to wish Happy New Year to your friends and family.

• 1. New Year's Eve is December 31
  2. Crystal ball drops at midnight in Times Square
  3. The Rose Bowl is played on New Year's Day
  4. Chinese New Year is between 1/21 and 2/20
  5. Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year
  6. Millions of Americans travel during the days before and after major holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's
  7. Gas prices are at a five year low, consider driving instead of flying to save moneymsnbc: Gas Prices Continue To Drop (December 29, 2008)

• Tips and Tricks

  If you are bringing gifts, do not wrap them before getting on a plane to your holiday travel destination; ship ahead or wrap when you arriveTSA.gov: Traveling with Food or Gifts for the Holidays?

  Best departure days: December 18, 20, 23, 25RickSeaney.com: Holiday Travel Tip - Fly the "Cheapest" Days Best return days: December 25, 27, 31, January 1, 3, 6RickSeaney.com: Holiday Travel Tip - Fly the "Cheapest" Days

  Always pack your cell phone charger in your carry on baggage.

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