[Vocabulary] What is the meaning of "ring" in this context?

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mokbon

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Hi?

Ted: the most awesome party in new york city, and that is where we will ring, nay rock, in the new year.
(How I met your mother S1 Ep11)

Because it is the new year, are they announcing something?
 

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"to ring in the new year" means to celebrate or greet the new year.
 

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"to ring in the new year" means to celebrate or greet the new year.
Can I use "ring" as follows?
We rang in a party.
We are going to ring in thanksgiving day.
 

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No. Only the new year is rung in.
 
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