New Year's Lesson
by elcivics.com
New Year's Day is the first day of a new year. It is on January first, and this year it is on a Friday. New Year's is a national holiday, so schools, banks, post offices, and government buildings are closed. People celebrate New Year's by attending parties and staying awake until midnight on New Year's Eve. New Year's Eve is the night before New Year's. At midnight on New Year's Eve, party goers blow noisemakers, throw confetti, and kiss their partner. Some cities have firework displays. Times Square in New York City has a famous New Year's countdown just before midnight. At exactly midnight a large ball covered with lights slides down a pole. (3 pages)
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What is New Year's?
- It is the first day of a new year, and is always on January 1.
- In 2010, it is on a Friday.
- New Year's Day is also a national holiday. Schools, banks, post offices, government buildings, and many stores are closed on New Year's.
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What is a New Year's resolution?
- A New Year's resolution is a promise you make to yourself.
- January 1st is a good time to think about changes you want to make in your life.
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