Born from a hole puncher or shredded paper sheet, I flutter down like colorful snow on the street when midnight arrives. What am I?
Confetti
The puzzle uses a visual metaphor comparing tiny bits of thrown paper to falling winter snow. Because these paper scraps are manufactured from punched or cut paper and tossed during New Year celebrations, confetti is the matching answer.
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