People all over the world ______ the New Year. However, not all countries celebrate in the same way, and in some countries, the new year doesn’t begin ______ the same day every year.

In many countries, the New Year begins on ______, but people start celebrating on 31st December, New Year’s Eve. In New York many people go to celebrate in Times Square. ______ they’re waiting for the New Year, they listen to music, sing traditional songs and have fun. Just before 12 o’clock, everyone ______ down from 10: 10, 9, 8 ... As soon as it’s 12 o’clock, everyone shouts very ______, “Happy New Year!”

New Year’s Day is often a ______ day. Some families get together for a special meal. When the weather is fine, many families go out for a ______.

On New Year’s Day, many people make resolutions for the new year, they ______ a list of things, such as “I will help out more with housework. I will work ______ at school than others.” or “I won’t ______ so much time playing video games.” When they have made ______ list, they read it to their family or friends and promise to ______ their resolutions.

So it doesn’t matter how they celebrate. ______ people in countries all over the world, it’s a time to say ______ to the old year, and to welcome the new year.