New Years Eve is the time at which a new calander year begins and the count down for a new year is celebrated. Many people go to pubs, clubs, parties to celebrate this time of the year. In the irish language New years eve is “Oíche Chinn Bliana”. People mark the occasion by cleaning their homes, stocking up on supplies and holding parties.
Many people go to dinners, parties or galas in private homes, pubs or hotels in the late afternoon or early evening. Many of these events feature some kind of countdown to midnight and the New Year. At the stroke of midnight, there may be fireworks, short parades or performances by traditional musicians. Many parties then continue into the early hours of January 1.
Other traditions of the season include the making of New Year’s resolutions. Popular modern resolutions might include the promise to lose weight or quit smoking. Most people suggest a new year is a new me but many don’t last. One of the most venerable New Years traditions is the champaign toast at midnight to ring in the new year.
So sit back and enjoy christmas and have a good new years everyone!
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