New Year's Eve is a special day when people all over the world celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of a brand new year. On this day, non-religious people come together with their families and friends to have fun and make special memories.
- Why is New Year's Eve considered a special day?
- What are some activities that people do on New Year's Eve?
- What are resolutions and why do some people make them on New Year's Eve?
- How do people celebrate when the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve?
- Why is New Year's Eve a time for celebrating and looking forward to the new year?
Symbols and Traditions
New Year's Eve is a special time where people all around the world celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of a new one. Even if they don't follow a specific religion, many people have fun traditions and symbols to mark this exciting time.
- What is a common tradition people follow on New Year's Eve?
- Describe the New Year's Eve ball drop in New York City.
- Why do people set off fireworks on New Year's Eve?
- How do resolutions play a role in New Year's Eve celebrations?
- How do people mark the start of the new year at midnight?
My Family and New Year's Eve
Hi, I'm Rebecca and I'm 8 years old. New Year's Eve is such an exciting time in Ireland! It's a special time where people all around the world celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of a new one. Even if we don't follow a specific religion, many people have fun traditions and symbols to mark this exciting time.
- One common tradition is counting down to midnight. This means counting backwards from 10 to 1 as the clock strikes midnight, signaling the start of the new year. People often gather with friends and family to do this together.
- Another fun symbol is the New Year's Eve ball drop in New York City. A huge, glittery ball drops down a pole as the final seconds of the old year tick away. It's a big event that many people watch on TV.
- Fireworks are also a popular way to celebrate the New Year. People set off colorful fireworks to light up the sky and make loud noises to welcome the new year with excitement.
- People may also make resolutions, which are promises to make positive changes in their lives in the coming year. This could be anything from being kinder to others to trying new things.
- Overall, New Year's Eve is a time for fun, celebration, and looking forward to all the possibilities of the new year ahead.
Comparing New Year's Eve to another Festival
After learning all about New Year's Eve, is there another festival that you celebrate or that you know that is similar in any way? Make a project comparing the similarities and differences between this festival and New Year's Eveand think about what symbols and traditions that are part of it. Think about the story of the festival, if it has one, where it is mainly celebrated - whether it is one country or all over the world. You can produce the project using any medium whether it's paper or on a laptop.