1. New Year
round the
world

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

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

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

12. Quiz: New Year's Eve CustomClick on the small box next to the word 'Answer"
to find the answer to each question.
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
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 States
b. Venezuela
c. The Philippines

14. Can you find differences?

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