People all over the world celebrate the New Year. However, not all countries celebrate 1the same way, and in some countries, the New Year doesn't begin on the 2 date every year.
In many countries, the New Year begins on 1st January, but people start celebrating on 31st 3 , New Year's Eve. In New York many people go to celebrate in Times Square. 4 they're waiting for the New Year; they listen to music, sing traditional songs and have fun. Just before 12 o'clock, everyone 5 down from 10: 10, 9, 8… As soon as it's 12 o'clock, everyone shouts very 6 , “Happy New Year!”
New Year's Day is often a 7. day. Some families get together for a special meal. When the weather is fine, many families go out for a 8.
On New Year's Day, many people make 9. for the new year. They 10 a list of things, such as “I will help more with housework. I will work 11 at school than others. ” or “I won't spend so much time 12video games. ” When they have made 13list, they read it to their family or fri ends and promise to 14their resolutions.
So it doesn't matter how they celebrate,15 people in countries all over the world, it's a time to say goodbye to the old year, and to welcome the new.
