New Year's PowerPoint

Calendar

New Year's is a national holiday.

It is on January 1st.

It is the first day of a new year.

Clock

New Year's Eve is the evening before New Year's.

Everyone tries to stay awake until midnight on New Year's Eve.

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Confetti and Streamers

Confetti and streamers are popular on New Year's.

They are small pieces of colored paper.

Noisemakers

Noisemakers are special whistles that people blow at New Year's parties.

Both adults and children like noisemakers

Sparklers

Sparklers are handheld fireworks that shoot sparks as they burn.

People light them on New Year's Eve when it gets dark.

Firework Displays

Some cities have firework displays.

Public firework displays are often held in high school stadiums.

Clock Strikes Midnight

When it is 12:00 A.M., party goers blow noisemakers and throw confetti.

New Year's Kiss

Couples hug and kiss at midnight.

They wish each other a happy new year.

HappyHappyNew Year!New Year!

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