December 31 was the last day of 2024, something that many celebrated. New Year’s Eve is an evening of festivities, which for many means good food, good company and partying.
Those who really want to celebrate the new year usually also shoot off the occasional New Year’s rocket or watch fireworks when the clock strikes 00:00 and the new year begins.
But in recent years, New Year’s rockets have become an increasingly big issue. Many believe that they should be banned completely, because they scare so many animals. While others consider them part of the festivities and a must-have on New Year’s Eve.
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Dog owners buy tranquilizers for the New Year
Many dogs are afraid of fireworks, which has led owners to buy tranquilizers for their pets just for this evening.
Apotek Hjärtat has seen a tenfold increase in the purchase of sedative medicine in the weeks before the New Year.
– People prioritize dogs as a family member. Then you do everything you can to help them when it hits, says Roro Wirlander Beydoun, store manager at Apotek Hjärtat in Örebro to SVT News.
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They get to shoot New Year’s rockets
To buy and shoot New Year’s rockets in Sweden, you must be 18 years old. The reason behind the age limit is that it is primarily people under the age of 18 who injure themselves.
– There is a strict age limit. A parent cannot therefore “buy out” fireworks for their children and let them shoot, says Rolf Weinander, case manager at the Authority for social protection and preparedness to Today’s News.
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Strong reactions to City Gross’ decision
At the end of December, the City Gross store in Höör went out on their Facebook and announced that this year they decided not to sell any fireworks, because they are afraid of both animals and nature.
“We at City Gross love to celebrate the New Year but have chosen to do it WITHOUT fireworks and firecrackers. Because we are afraid of both animals and nature! We therefore do not sell fireworks or firecrackers in our store. We wish you all a fantastic New Year’s celebration” , shop wrote in a Facebook post.
The unexpected decision was met with both criticism and praise, and the post has over 500 comments and 112 shares.
City Gross’ decision is praised by customers
There are mostly positive comments in the comments section. Most people are positive about the decision and agree that New Year’s can be celebrated without New Year’s rockets and thank the store.
“Almost only easily offended idiots to “men” who comment something negative about this. “Now I’m going to buy lots of fireworks just for that…” Don’t you realize how embarrassing you are?”
“Good job. Ica Maxi does the same. Hope more people follow suit.”
“There are many of us who are happy and grateful for such a wise decision!”
“Great not to sell firecrackers! There are also many people who feel bad from firecrackers. Hope that city gross Hässleholm follows suit”.
“TOP best decision”.
“Really good!”
“Great”.
“Thanks!”
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But there are also those who consider it a stupid decision and are not as positive about the store’s decision.
“Sick! Fireworks have been set off in the New Year and on a few occasions since the 15th century! All of you who think it’s good! Lock yourselves in a dark room and don’t celebrate this holiday! Good news! And just for you who is so against new years and associated rockets etc., I will buy twice as much this year. Happy New Year everyone!”
“Can they then at the same time stop selling candy coca cola which kills more people per year than fireworks?????”
“NEW YEAR is once again! let people bang if they want!”
“Lucky you don’t shop at your crappy place then”.
“As they say .. it was better before”.
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