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New Years Celebrations

New Years Celebrations. Different Cultures and their New Years traditions from around the world. Shante Keys and the New Year’s Peas. American New Year’s. Celebrated on December 31 st / January 1 st The big moment is when the ball drops in Times Square. Loud noises such as horns and

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New Years Celebrations

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  1. New Years Celebrations Different Cultures and their New Years traditions from around the world.

  2. Shante Keys and the New Year’s Peas

  3. American New Year’s • Celebrated on December 31st/ January 1st • The big moment is when the ball drops in Times Square. • Loud noises such as horns and fireworks often accompany the New Year. • Some common New Years foods are black-eyed peas and pork and sauerkraut. • You will often hear the Song Auld Lang Syne.

  4. A Mexican New Year • Celebrated December 31st • They often have masquerade balls where they dress in costumes, unmasking at midnight. • They eat 12 grapes at the stroke of midnight, one every second.

  5. New Years in Germany • It is called Neujahr. • Celebrated on December 31st • Dancing and music are important customs. • They will pore hot lead into cold water to tell the future from its shape. • Traditional German food includes fish. • The leave a little bit of every food eaten on New Years eve on the plate.

  6. Egyptian New Years Traditions • Celebrated December 31st. • Wearing colorful new clothes is an important tradition. • Children often eat sweets, especially shaped like boys on a horse. • An important tradition is to visit all of your friends around town throughout the day, ending at the Mayor’s house.

  7. An Australian New Years • Celebrated December 31st • Often a day for picnics and outdoor activities. • Church bells ring at midnight signally the new year. • Fireworks are very important as well as visiting friends and relatives.

  8. New Years in Brazil • There parties begin early morning at the beached on December 31st. • They wear white clothing to give themselves good luck. • They jump in seven waves and throw flowers at the beaches. • They eat lentil soup and rice. • Candles are often lit.

  9. Indian New Years Tradition • It is called Diwali, or the Festival of Lights. • It is celebrated in September of October, and it lasts 5 days. • People often clean their homes in hope for a clean new year. • Homes are than decorated with lights and prepared for large parties.

  10. The Chinese New Year • It is called Yuan Tan. • It is celebrated between January 21st, and February 20th. • A great parade is held with large dragon costumes. • Lanterns are put up to rid their houses of evil spirits. • Navy blue is considered a color of joy and happiness. Red is also a very important color because it represents loyalty and truth. • It is sometimes called the Lantern Festival. • They will often say Gung Hay Far Choy!!! This means best wishes and have a prosperous New Year.

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