Your English-speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project he/she is doing about celebrating New Year in different countries.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Say how important New Year is to people in your country
Describe how New Year is celebrated in your country
Explain what you like about New Year celebrations in your country
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Response 01
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Dear Ruchi,
I recently received your letter regarding the college project on different New Year’s customs around the globe. I would really like to share the celebration in Australia, where I am from.
The New Year holiday is like a sunny adventure for us. Family get-together is a must, as we usually don’t get to meet throughout the year because of hectic schedules. We enjoy barbecues and other traditional Australian cuisines like Pavlona. I also love beach outings and watching the mesmerizing fireworks at midnight. So, all in all, we have a good time with family and friends, share gifts, and have loads of food and fun on this special occasion.
What I like most about New Year is the outing with my family where I get to meet them in-person. Since I am the youngest member till now, I get pampered by everyone with lots of gifts. To me, this time of the year means good memories, excellent food and merrymaking.
I’m hoping my letter will be of use to you for your project. If you have any questions, I’m here to assist you in every way.
Best Regards,
Dan
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Response 02
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Dear Luna,
I am excited to learn about your project, which examines New Year’s celebrations around the globe. So, I will share the highlights of New Year’s celebrations in our country.
New Year holds a lot of significance in my country and it is reflected in the mood of the people and decoration on the streets and houses. As the new year represents a new beginning, people usually offer their prayers to God for a prosperous year ahead. It is followed by cooking traditional meals at home, exchanging gifts and having fun. While elderly members stay back at home, young people might go out with friends depending on their plan.
My favourite part of this celebration is meeting my extended family, enjoying various activities with them during the day and going out to eat at a restaurant in the evening. Hope this will help you with your project.
With best regards,
Ron
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Response 03
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Dear Hermione,
I hope all is okay with you. I got your email asking for useful facts regarding how we celebrate the New Year in Korea.
In my ountry, Korea, the New Year or Seollal celebration holds great significance. It is a three-day celebration when the majority of Korean families travel to see their family to make up for lost time. We always attend the holiday celebration since it is one of the few occasions when families get together and catch up with each other.
During the New Year, we participate in ancestral ceremonies, wear the hanbok, engage in traditional sports, and eat customary food like japchae, jeon, and tteokguk together. Receiving money from seniors after making a ceremonial bow is one of the most well-known habits in the modern day.
Visiting my grandparents and family home is the best part of the New Year for me. I get to play video games and interact with my cousins. Honestly, most of my favorite memories with my complete family are during New Year and I cherish them.
With love,
Yuni
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Response 04
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Dear James,
I hope you're doing excellent. I’m delighted to help with your college project on the topic 'New Year celebrations', and I'm so happy that you wrote to me about that.
In my country, the New Year is one of the most significant events of the year, marking a fresh start filled with hope and aspirations. Many people see it as an opportunity to set personal and professional goals, making it a time of great enthusiasm and positivity.
New Year’s Eve is typically celebrated with grand fireworks displays, lively street parties, and family gatherings. In major cities, such as London, thousands of people gather along the River Thames to witness the iconic fireworks at midnight. Many also host private parties, where friends and family toast the arrival of the new year with champagne. Additionally, it is customary to sing Auld Lang Syne, a traditional song symbolising friendship and nostalgia.
What I love most about New Year’s celebrations here is the incredible sense of unity and joy. Regardless of background, people come together to embrace new beginnings, which creates an atmosphere of hope and excitement. This is one of my favourite times of the year.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you need more details.
Warm wishes,
Henry
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Response 05
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Dear Leslie,
I'm so delighted to receive your letter in which you've informed me about a college project on "the New Year celebration" in a different country than yours. I'll share some information that I believe will help you complete the project.
To give you some details of the importance of the New Year to the people in my country, I'd like to mention that this is perhaps the most celebrated event in my country where people from all walks of life come together with renewed hope, motivation and joy. They look forward to the upcoming year with new fervour, and most of them have some kind of New Year resolution that they take seriously.
On New Year's Eve, people exchange greetings and messages and wear the best dresses. They greet each other and share fond memories with dear ones. They also have lively street parties and fireworks that lighten the sky like bright daylight. Bright sky lanterns, mostly red, are a common sight.
Personally, I like the way people greet each other on that day which brings them together. I also love the fact that they meet their loved ones, and all of them harness new inspirations to do better in the coming year which is really inspiring for me.
I hope this will help you complete your project. In case you need more information, I am always here to help.
Best wishes,
Grace
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