A New Year Is Here
It’s party time! People around the world celebrate the holiday in different ways.
The United States
A big party is held in New York. Millions of people watch the party on television. People count down the final seconds of the old year. At midnight, a bright crystal ball drop's. People cheer for the start of the new year.
Brazil
Many people go to parties on the beach. People wear white clothes. They watch a fireworks show. Some people put flowers into the ocean and make a wish. It is believed to be good luck if the waves take the flowers out to sea.
People celebrate with their families. They each have 12 grapes ready. At midnight, they eat the grapes for good luck. Each grape stands for one month of the new year.
South Africa 
People dress in colourful clothes. They go to parades. Marching bands play. Many people dance in the streets to the beat of the drums.
Chinese New Year is a long celebration. It lasts for 15 days. This year, the holiday starts on February 14. Parades are held on the last day. Many people wear new red clothes. Kids carry lanterns. Some people wear dragon costumes and dance through the streets. The dragon is a symbol of good luck.
Australia 
A big fireworks show is held at midnight. It takes place over the Sydney Harbour Bridge. A harbour is a part of a body of water where ships can stay safe from storms. People also watch a parade of boats on the water. The boats are decorated with lights.
As 2014 wraps up and 2015 enters our lives, let’s hold our breaths in anticipation and brace ourselves to go full out and embrace the New Year with open arms.
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