Happy New Year Glitter Stationery

It is a lapsus linguae with a strong factual backing if, instead of wishing a "Happy New Year!", you enunciate a "Happy New York!" On December 31, 2004, the 100th annual new year's eve celebrations will take place in Times Square, including a ball illuminated by 696 light bulbs whose lowering will be watched by people all over the world.
But there are other ways to tie the city of New York to New Year's celebrations, too:
›› Send wishes for a happy new year that are at the same time glittering, festive and silent. (Outlook, Outlook Express)