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<\/a><\/p>\n1. Happy New Year!<\/h3>\n
Let’s start with the most obvious one\u2014”Happy New Year!”<\/p>\n
It’s a cheerful greeting used to wish someone well at the beginning of a new year. People commonly say “Happy New Year” to friends, family, and acquaintances during the first few days of January.<\/p>\n
2. New Year\u2019s Eve<\/h3>\n
New Year\u2019s Eve is on the 31st of December. We use the word eve<\/strong> to refer to the day or night immediately before an expected event. It comes from the word evening<\/strong>.<\/p>\nFor example, we also say Christmas Eve<\/a>, which is on the 24th of December.<\/p>\nNew Year\u2019s Eve is when people gather to drink, eat and celebrate the year that has passed and the year that is to come!<\/p>\n
3. New Year\u2019s Day<\/h3>\n
New Year\u2019s Day is on the 1st of January. It is considered a holiday<\/a> in many English-speaking countries. Many people will stay awake until midnight on New Year’s Eve so that they can celebrate New Year’s Day from the very beginning.<\/p>\n4. Celebrate<\/h3>\n
To celebrate means to engage in joyful activities or rituals to mark a special occasion.<\/p>\n
During New Year’s, people celebrate the end of the current year and the beginning of the new one.<\/p>\n
5. Wishing well<\/strong><\/h3>\nIt is a kind expression used to convey good wishes and positive intentions for someone’s well-being. During the New Year, people often exchange wishes for health, happiness, and success, creating a positive and supportive atmosphere.<\/p>\n
6. Good luck charm<\/strong><\/h3>\nA “good luck charm” is a small item believed to bring good fortune or luck to its possessor. During the New Year, people may carry or exchange good luck charms as symbols of hope and positivity for the upcoming year.<\/p>\n
7. Fortune<\/strong><\/h3>\nFortune refers to one’s fate or destiny, especially in terms of wealth, success, or prosperity. Expressions like “Wishing you good fortune in the New Year” convey positive wishes for abundance and positive outcomes.<\/p>\n
8. Counting down to the new year<\/h3>\n
The New Year’s countdown is when people count backward from a number (usually 10) to mark the start of the new year. That being said, a countdown can be used to mark the beginning of any event.<\/p>\n
To count down<\/strong> is a phrasal verb to signify the action of a countdown<\/strong>, which is a noun.<\/p>\nTake a look at the example below.<\/p>\n
We all counted down<\/em> from 10 with a special New Year’s countdown<\/em>.<\/p>\nEither way, it is one of the most common New Year’s traditions.<\/p>\n
9. New Year’s ball drop<\/h3>\n
Major cities across the globe all have particular New Year’s celebrations. For example, in Sydney, Australia, you will see a stunning (beautiful) fireworks display from the Sydney Harbour Bridge.<\/p>\n
One of the most famous New Year’s traditions is the ball drop in Times Square, New York. It is believed that a ball drop is an old tradition that came from sailors<\/a>!<\/p>\nOn top of the Times Tower in Times Square, a giant ball drops down a pole to signify the new year. It is estimated that more than one billion people<\/a>, both virtually and in-person, watch this event. The ball drops after a countdown to the new year.<\/p>\nBe careful not to confuse the phrase “ball drop”<\/strong> with another one: “dropping the ball.”<\/strong><\/p>\nIf you say “to drop the ball,” you will be using a phrasal verb that means to make an error or mistake on a big scale!<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n1. Happy New Year!<\/h3>\n
Let’s start with the most obvious one\u2014”Happy New Year!”<\/p>\n
It’s a cheerful greeting used to wish someone well at the beginning of a new year. People commonly say “Happy New Year” to friends, family, and acquaintances during the first few days of January.<\/p>\n
2. New Year\u2019s Eve<\/h3>\n
New Year\u2019s Eve is on the 31st of December. We use the word eve<\/strong> to refer to the day or night immediately before an expected event. It comes from the word evening<\/strong>.<\/p>\n For example, we also say Christmas Eve<\/a>, which is on the 24th of December.<\/p>\n New Year\u2019s Eve is when people gather to drink, eat and celebrate the year that has passed and the year that is to come!<\/p>\n New Year\u2019s Day is on the 1st of January. It is considered a holiday<\/a> in many English-speaking countries. Many people will stay awake until midnight on New Year’s Eve so that they can celebrate New Year’s Day from the very beginning.<\/p>\n To celebrate means to engage in joyful activities or rituals to mark a special occasion.<\/p>\n During New Year’s, people celebrate the end of the current year and the beginning of the new one.<\/p>\n It is a kind expression used to convey good wishes and positive intentions for someone’s well-being. During the New Year, people often exchange wishes for health, happiness, and success, creating a positive and supportive atmosphere.<\/p>\n A “good luck charm” is a small item believed to bring good fortune or luck to its possessor. During the New Year, people may carry or exchange good luck charms as symbols of hope and positivity for the upcoming year.<\/p>\n Fortune refers to one’s fate or destiny, especially in terms of wealth, success, or prosperity. Expressions like “Wishing you good fortune in the New Year” convey positive wishes for abundance and positive outcomes.<\/p>\n The New Year’s countdown is when people count backward from a number (usually 10) to mark the start of the new year. That being said, a countdown can be used to mark the beginning of any event.<\/p>\n To count down<\/strong> is a phrasal verb to signify the action of a countdown<\/strong>, which is a noun.<\/p>\n Take a look at the example below.<\/p>\n We all counted down<\/em> from 10 with a special New Year’s countdown<\/em>.<\/p>\n Either way, it is one of the most common New Year’s traditions.<\/p>\n Major cities across the globe all have particular New Year’s celebrations. For example, in Sydney, Australia, you will see a stunning (beautiful) fireworks display from the Sydney Harbour Bridge.<\/p>\n One of the most famous New Year’s traditions is the ball drop in Times Square, New York. It is believed that a ball drop is an old tradition that came from sailors<\/a>!<\/p>\n On top of the Times Tower in Times Square, a giant ball drops down a pole to signify the new year. It is estimated that more than one billion people<\/a>, both virtually and in-person, watch this event. The ball drops after a countdown to the new year.<\/p>\n Be careful not to confuse the phrase “ball drop”<\/strong> with another one: “dropping the ball.”<\/strong><\/p>\n If you say “to drop the ball,” you will be using a phrasal verb that means to make an error or mistake on a big scale!<\/p>\n You can learn more expressions naturally with a program like FluentU<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n FluentU<\/strong> takes authentic videos\u2014like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talks\u2014and turns them into personalized language learning lessons.<\/p>\r\n <\/p> \r\n You can try FluentU for free for 2 weeks. Check out the website or download the iOS app<\/a> or Android app.<\/a><\/p>\r\n P.S. Click here to take advantage of our current sale! (Expires at the end of this month.)<\/a><\/i>\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n 3. New Year\u2019s Day<\/h3>\n
4. Celebrate<\/h3>\n
5. Wishing well<\/strong><\/h3>\n
6. Good luck charm<\/strong><\/h3>\n
7. Fortune<\/strong><\/h3>\n
8. Counting down to the new year<\/h3>\n
9. New Year’s ball drop<\/h3>\n
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