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 Tuesday. 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. At 12:00, they 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 2008, it will be on a Tuesday.
- 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.
- The woman in this picture is making a list of resolutions for 2008.
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