1. Лахтионова Анастасия Андреевна
6-в класс
Гимназия №1

2. New Year
round the
world

3. New Year
In England
England, a major part of United Kingdom,
celebrates New Year on the day of January 1, i.e.
the first day of the first month of the Georgian
calendar. The date was declared as the New Year
in 1752. Before 1752, England celebrated its New
Year on Christmas Day, i.e. 25th December.
History of England celebrated different dates as
New Year in different time periods. However, one
common aspect is the great vigor and enthusiasm
associated with New Year celebrations. People
enthusiastically wait for the time of the New Year
to arrive; more so because it offers them a
chance to carry forward their celebration mood of
Christmas ahead and higher with the New Year
celebrations.

4. Traditional Celebrations of
New Year in England
In England, there is a traditional belief that whosever first arrives at the
threshold of the household will be the one bringing good luck to the lives of the
inhabitants of the household living in, for the entire coming year. The tradition
is called as 'First Footing'. As a part of 'First Footing' tradition, England people
pray for young, healthy, handsome, and a dark haired male to be their first
arriver of the New Year. However, a woman, a blonde, or a red colored person
is not welcome for the day, as they are considered to bring bad luck for the
entire year.
More so, if that person carries coal, money, bread, salt, or holy mistletoe
with him, then it is considered to be a sign of a good luck and prosperity for the
rest of the year. Traditionally, the first footer is meant to follow and abide by
certain customs and traditions. Few of them as mentioned in legends states
that the first footer should always enter into the house from the front door, and
should exit from the back door. Also, the first footer, without speaking or
wishing to anyone or vice versa, should place the fuel (as carried along) on
fire, should place loaf on the table, and should pour in water for the head of
the household. Tradition also calls for gifting of the mistletoe by the visitor to
any household member.

5. Other New Year Traditions
in England
There is also a popular tradition of
exchanging New Year gifts while wishing
each other. However, with Christmas day
falling few days before the New Year day,
this tradition of exchanging gifts is now
less followed. Then, there is a tradition
of 'burning of bush', which is considered
to be a symbol of burning of all past
evils and making a new beginning. Other
than this, the New Year morning see
young kids waking up early, and then
making rounds of neighborhood while
singing New Year celebration sings.
Traditionally, whosoever does not sings
before the noon of the New Year day is
referred as a fool.

6. History of New Year
History of new year is not just impressive but a magnificent
one. The occasion of new year is one of the oldest festivals
celebrated all over the world with great pomp and splendor.
Ranging from the amazing fireworks to the new year traditional
gift giving and receiving, the history of every aspect requires
an extensive study and attention, if you really want to know
more about the new year, dating back to the pre-historic
period.
According to the history of new year, the celebration begins
by the 1st of every January but celebrating new year on 31st
December is a new phenomenon. If we trace back the history
of New Year, the first time new year was celebrated was on
January 1st in Rome in 153 B.C. although, the tradition of
celebrating new year in every country is different but the
theme and the purpose of celebration always remains the
same.

7. History of New Year
The start of a new year was significant and the tradition of using a
baby to signify the new year was started in Greece around the 600 BC.
Since then, new year baby is an important new year symbol on the
special and celebratory occasion of new year. Additionally, one of the
most popular new year tradition includes making new year resolutions,
dating back to the early Babylonians time. New Year is one of the oldest
holidays. Many believe it was first observed in very old Babylon about
4000 years before it marked the first new moon following the Vernal
Equinox.
The Babylonian new year festivity lasted for eleven days. The
Romans named the primary month of the year after Janus, the god of
beginnings and the protector of doors and entrances Janus, who is
depicted with two heads. One looks forward, the other one back,
symbolizing a split between the old and new.

8. По горизонтали
2. Венок (вешают на двери),
гирлянда
4. Искры, блёстки, сверкания
9. Снеговик, снежный человек
12. Декорация, украшение,
убранство
14. Хлопушка
16. Мандарин
18. Кекс
21. Украшение
23. Весёлый, смешной
По вертикали
1. Календарь
3. Дымовая труба
4. Хлопья снега
5. Просьба
6. Чулок
7. Христианин, христианка,
христианский
8. Праздник
10. Рождество
11. Кустарник омела (украшение
дома на рождество)
13. Христианство
15. Камин
17. Танцы, пляска
19. Северный олень
20. Вечер, вечеринка
22. Рождение, рел. рождество
24. Гирлянда, венок
New Year Crossword( write in English)

9. New Year Symbols
One of the most widely known
symbols of New Year’s Eve is the
image of the Clock Tower at the
Palace of Westminster, in
London, counting down the last
minutes of the old year. The first
chimes of Big Ben, the bell
housed in the Clock Tower, in the
new year are broadcast live on
radio and television. This is
followed by a spectacular
fireworks performance, often
centered on the London Eye,
which is claimed to be the largest
Ferris wheel in Europe.

10. Traditional New Year’s Eve
Songs
“Auld Lang Syne” is
traditionally sung at midnight
on New Year’s Eve as the
clock strikes twelve. It is
famous for two main reasons:
1. It’s famous for being sung
on New Year’s Eve in English
speaking countries around the
world, from the USA, to the
Philippines, Zimbabwe, India
and to Singapore.
2. It’s famous for being one of
the most popular songs whose
words most people don’t
know!

11. English Christmas Customs
Countdown to Christmas
The start of the Christmas season in England is known as 'Advent'. Advent
calendars are a countdown to Christmas and start four Sundays before
Christmas. The advent calendar is the first sign of Christmas in English
homes and offers a reason to look forward to Christmas Eve.
Decors
People decorate their houses with lights during Christmas. Red and green
are the common decoration colours where green symbolizes the belief of
eternal life through Jesus Christ and red symbolizes the blood that Jesus
shed for mankind. The traditional Christmas tree in England is the fir tree.
Caroling Away
Evening carol services and midnight masses are old English traditions that
are upheld even today. People go carol singing from one house to another to
collect money for charity. This singing starts from St Thomas day i.e. 21st
December and lasts till Christmas day.
Mumming
Mumming is one of the most popular English traditions which originated
during the Middle Ages. It is when artists called mummers wear masks and
enact Christmas plays in towns or villages. The plays depict the struggle
between good and evil and are, in a way, based on St. George and the
dragon.

12. Quiz: New Year's Eve Custom
1. In which country do they eat 12 grapes as the clock strikes midnight on
New Year's Eve?
a. Canada
b. Vietnam
c. Spain
2. In which country do some people eat long noodles to wish for a long life?
a. Italy
b. Japan
c. Argentina
3.In which country do people go to the beach to jump seven waves and
throw flowers in the sea while making a wish?
a. Italy
b. Spain
c. Brazil

13. 4. In which country is a bell struck 33 times?
a. Korea
b. Puerto Rico
c. Colombia
5. In which country do people who want to travel take a suitcase and carry it
around the house on New Year's Eve?
a. The United Statesb.
b.Venezuelac.
c. The Philippines
6. In which country do people wear white clothes in order to have good
luck during the new year?
a. Franceb.
b. Papua New Guineac.
c. Brazil
7. In which country do people wear masks to burn on December 31 to drive
away bad luck?
a. Spainb.
b. Ecuadorc.
c. Nigeria

14. Can you find differences?

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