New Year’s Eve and New Year
New Year’s Eve is the night before the New Year, on December 31st. During this day, people eat a good meal like foie gras and wait and watch television to see the fireworks at midnight.
New Year is celebrated on January 1 and at midnight in all countries of the world.
Julius Caesar decided in 46 BC the new year begins on January 1.
Mistletoe and holly come from ancient beliefs.
During New Year, we usually eat foie gras, turkey, and we drink champagne (for adults of course).
At midnight people shout: « Happy New Year, and good health! ».
Then, people usually wear evening wear.
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