It's going to strike 12 o'clock . Let's get the firecrackers ready , Rose .   Aren't firecrackers forbidden in the city ?   Well yes , but they are not allowed only in downtown areas . It's OK here . It would be difficult to ban customs that have thousands of years of tradition . The habit does bring kids joy and excitement so long as precautions are taken . Let's go out and set off firecrackers out there .   Fantastic ! The whole city is echoing with crackling sounds ! 