are all part of the fun and gaiety.
Football tournament is telecast all across the cou
New
enjoy a relaxed New Years Eve watching the game
continuing since 1916.
The most celebrated event is perhaps the “ball
Year Since 1907, every New Year’s Eve a specially d
EST amidst cheers of millions of spectators.
innumerous parties alongside, some even hosted b
celebrat USA The capital city of Washington DC adheres to
House parties have been huge hit since its introdu
are burnt to symbolize warding off evil and negativ
ions in
differen
t
countri
es United Kingdom welcomes the New Year in a
UK with loud cheer, warmth of family and friends,
crowd gathers along the Thames to enjoy th
Big Ben strikes twelve officially marking the on
also assemble to party and make merry with
Piccadilly Circus. Voices in unison honor the
Syne”.
Another traditional custom is “First Footing”. F
male has to be the first visitor of a household
carry with him, a loaf of bread, a bottle of whis
to put the coal in the fire and serve the bread a
Happy New Year. He makes entry from the fr
exit from the backdoor. He is considered to
household.
Traditionally, the Chinese follow the Lunar Calendar. According to it, their New Year,
China
known as “Yuan Tan” may occur any day between mid-January and mid-February.
The Chinese celebrate their New Year with much pomp and grandeur and the
celebrations may continue for ten to fifteen days.
Chinese New Year celebrations are colorful and noisy – red dominates the show,
while beating of drums and cymbals are believed to drive away the evil. Lion Dance
and feasting take care of the entertainment. Hundreds of lanterns are lit to welcome
home the positive vibes. Friends and relatives visit each other. Gift of red envelope
containing money (Lai See) is exchanged as a symbol of good luck.
People in Denmark believe that if they stand on a chair and jump from it as the
Denmark strikes twelve to welcome New Year, it would bring them luck. Another tradition
collect dishes all the year around and throw them at the front door on the New Y
Eve – the more the broken plates, the more friends one shall have in the New Yea
January 1 is
Greece
an auspicious
day for the
Greeks as it
also marks St.
Basil’s Day
since St. Basil
is considered
as one of the
forefathers.
Greek families
get together to
bake a special
Brazi
bread for Apart
New
the from hosting some of the best beach-style parties, New Year in Brazil is
welcomed with some traditional rituals. The New Year in Brazil coincides with the feast
Year.
They hideof aLemenja, the African Goddess of the Sea. On New Year’s Eve, the Copa Cabana
lcoin in beach
dough.
the in Rio de Janeiro is lit up with candles. Huge crowd gathers in the bridge and
people throw offerings into the sea.
The
coin is
believed to
bring good
luck.
Australia celebrated New Year with parties, lighting, fireworks and feasting. Sydney
Australia Harbor is famed for hosting such celebrations. Loud, noisy, colorful and merry are
what would describe Australian New Year celebrations.
The Germans drop molten lead into cold water to see what shape it takes, and predict
Germ the future, each shape symbolizing an aspect of life – love, prosperity etc. Families get
together for meals at midnight with some bits left behind as good omen ensuring
any abundance in the coming year.
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Questio world/
ns:
In which country…
1. do people celebrate with fireworks and feasting?
2. has some beach-style parties?
3. do people drop molten lead into cold water?
4. do people watch football matches?
5. do people hide a coin in the dough?
6. do the celebrations continue for ten to fifteen days?
7. has the original custom called „First Footing”?
Answer the questions:
1. What does „First Footing” mean?
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2. Does the Sydney Harbour famous? Why?
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3. What is „Lai See” and why is it good?
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4. What happens if you drop molten lead into cold water?
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5. Who is „Lemenja?” Why is she famous?
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6. What is the most celebrated event in the USA?
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7. What do people throw at the front door on the New Year’s Eve in Denmark?
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Write the correct places:
In the USA, people celebrate here (2 places):
8. What do Greek families bake and why?
In the UK people celebrate here (2 places):
In Brazil people celebrate here:
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In Australia people celebrate here:
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Find the 1.
2.
gorging (to gorge)
honor
a) high respect
b) a person, place, company that provides services
suitable 3.
4.
5.
vibe (vibrating)
collect
auspicious
c) a general emotional feeling
d) a gluttonous meal
e) overflowing fullness
definition 6.
7.
8.
coincide
hosting (to host)
abundance
f) fortunate
g) to occupy the same place
h) make a collection of sg
for each
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and traditions:
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