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  Here’s a delicious baked ziti recipe you can try at home — cheesy, hearty, and perfect for family dinners. Key Highlights Prep & Cook Time: About 35 minutes total Servings: 8 generous portions Calories: ~403 per serving Difficulty: Easy — great for beginners Ingredients ½ pound ziti pasta 16 ounces ricotta cheese 3 cups mozzarella cheese (divided) 3 cups spaghetti sauce ½ cup Parmesan cheese Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) . Boil ziti according to package directions, drain, and place in a large bowl. Mix all ricotta and half the mozzarella with the pasta. Spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Spread half the sauce on the bottom of the dish. Layer the ziti mixture over the sauce. Pour remaining sauce on top. Sprinkle with Parmesan and top with the rest of the mozzarella. Bake for 20–30 minutes until cheese is melted and lightly golden. Serving Tips Pair with garlic bread and a crisp green salad for a complete meal. Add...
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New Year's traditions: How do people celebrate the new year around the world?

 New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are celebrated in various ways around the world. Here are some interesting traditions:

  • In Spain, it is customary to eat 12 grapes at midnight, one for each stroke of the clock, to bring good luck for the coming year.
  • In Scotland, the New Year is celebrated with a festival called Hogmanay. People swing giant fireballs on poles and parade through the streets.
  • In Denmark, people throw plates and glasses against their friends’ and neighbors’ front doors to banish bad spirits and bring good luck.
  • In Ecuador, it is tradition to burn effigies of famous people to destroy bad “juju” from the past year and start fresh.
  • In Thailand, it was once tradition to fire guns to frighten off demons.
  • In China, firecrackers are used to rout the forces of darkness.
  • In the United States, many people watch the ball drop in New York’s Times Square to ring in the new year.
  • In Canada, people often gather with friends and family to enjoy a feast and watch fireworks displays.
  • In Japan, people celebrate the new year with a traditional meal called “osechi ryori” and visit temples and shrines to pray for good fortune.

These are just a few examples of how people around the world celebrate the new year. Happy New Year! 

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