New Years in the USA

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What is New Year's Day?

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New Year's Day is the first day of the year, celebrated on January 1st.

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What is New Year's Eve?

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New Year's Eve is the day before New Year's Day, celebrated on December 31st.

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What do people often do at midnight on New Year's Eve?

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People often celebrate with fireworks and cheers at midnight.

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What is a New Year's resolution?

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A New Year's resolution is a promise people make to improve themselves in the new year.

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What is a common activity on New Year's Eve?

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A common activity is counting down the seconds to midnight.

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What is the significance of midnight on New Year's Eve?

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Midnight marks the start of the new year.

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What do people eat on New Year's Day in some cultures?

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Some cultures eat special foods like black-eyed peas for good luck.

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What is a common greeting on New Year's Day?

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A common greeting is 'Happy New Year!'

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What is a party to celebrate New Year's called?

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It is called a New Year's party.

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What is the tradition of making noise at midnight?

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People make noise to celebrate the arrival of the new year.