How Americans Celebrate New Year's

1.

How Americans
Celebrate New Year's
New Year's Eve is one of the most popular
holidays in the United States. People come
together to spend time celebrating the end of the
old year and the beginning of the new year

2.

Traditions and Customs
1
Gathering with Loved Ones
Families and friends meet together to eat, remember the past
year and talk about plans for the new year.
2
Singing Auld Lang Syne
The traditional New Year song, "Auld Lang Syne," is sung at the
stroke of midnight to bid farewell to the old year.
3
Dropping the Ball
Many people around the world are watching the ball fall in New
York's Times Square, starting the countdown to the New Year.

3.

New Year Celebrations
Parties and Gatherings
Themed Celebrations
Countdowns and Toasts
Americans organize or
attend various parties, from
ordinary gatherings to largescale events
Some celebrations have
specific themes, such as
masquerade balls, adding
extra excitement to the
night.
When the clock strikes
midnight, people count
down the last seconds and
drink champagne or other
drinks for the new year.

4.

New Year's Day Traditions
Symbolic Foods
Many families enjoy traditional
dishes on New Year's Day, which are
believed to bring good luck in the
new year.
Resolutions and Goal-setting
With the advent of the new year,
people often make decisions and set
personal goals for themselves
Parades and Festivities
Parades, festivals and other public celebrations are organized in cities across the
country to celebrate the New Year together.

5.

Fireworks and Salutes
Midnight Fireworks
Salutes and Cheers
Community Celebrations
When the clock strikes
midnight on New Year's
Eve, the sky lights up with
fireworks, marking the
beginning of the new
year.
People gather to watch
fireworks and greet the
new year with shouts,
toasts and other festive
gestures.
Public fireworks shows
are held in many
localities, which attract
people and visitors to the
city to enjoy the
spectacle.