Essay in English about the new year with translation. Topic “New Year Celebration in my family

09.08.2019

What is New Year's?
Does everyone celebrate the New Year? Does the celebration fall on the same day each year? I think New Year"s is a holiday that everyone celebrates but will not be celebrated on the same day of each year. For instance, in my country, Vietnam, New Year"s day is different from the American New Year because we don" t go by the American calendar. We go by the Chinese calendar. Usually my New Year's celebration is in Mid-January or February; while the Laotians" New Year is in April. The youngsters especially look forward to this ceremony because each one receives a small sum of money wrapped in the traditional red envelope. On these days we eat special cakes that we don't eat during regular days . It is called sticky rice cake "Banh Chung"?. The American New Year is not a significant celebration as the Vietnamese New Year which focuses on traditions, customs and religious aspects important to all Vietnamese.

Traditionally, the Vietnamese New year is the lunar New Year Festival. It is the most important Vietnamese holiday, and it is called "Tet Nguyen Dan"?. It is a celebration which combines the excitement of the Fourth of July, thanksgiving, Christmas and the beginning of spring as well as the New Year. The traditional Vietnamese calendar runs in cycles of twelve years. A genie, in the form of an animal figure, dominates each year. They are in the following order: mouse, buffalo, tiger, cat, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, cock, dog, and hog. As the old year gives way to the new year, the ruling genie quietly bows out to the next genie. To recognize its importance, Vietnamese ancestors many invented rituals, rules and regulations in its honor.

Essay in English - about the new year with translation

New Year's Day
My name is Eva. I am 13 years old. New Year is considered the most popular holiday in our family. At the beginning of December everybody has a festive mood. In the city the streets and shop windows are decorated with bright and motley garlands. A huge Christmas tree is put at the main square. We begin to prepare for the holiday. We buy Christmas-tree decorations, tinsel and gifts for each other at New Year's fairs. At the end of December we put artificial Christmas tree and decorate it for the holiday.

I help my mother to prepare a festive table on December 31. New Year’s Eve always seems to me magical and unforgettable. At midnight after the president's appearance on television chiming clock begins to strike. We wish each other a happy New Year and make a wish and then exchange gifts. When I was a child I found the gifts under the Christmas tree and I thought that Santa Claus had brought them. Although I’m already adult and I don’t believe that Santa Claus exists, on New Year’s Eve I want to find myself in the dream and to believe in a miracle.

New Year
My name is Eva. I am 13 years old. In our family, the most favorite holiday is the New Year. At the beginning of December, everyone gets into a festive mood. In the city, the streets and shop windows are decorated with bright, multi-colored garlands. And on the main square they set up a huge Christmas tree. We are starting to prepare for the holiday. At New Year's fairs, we buy each other gifts, Christmas decorations and tinsel. At the end of December, we install an artificial Christmas tree at home and decorate it for the holiday.

On December 31, I help my mother prepare a festive table. New Year's Eve always seems magical and unforgettable to me. At midnight, after the President's speech on TV, the chimes begin to strike. We congratulate each other on the new year and make a wish, and then exchange gifts. When I was little, I found gifts under the tree and thought that Santa Claus brought them to me. And although I am already an adult, and I do not believe that Santa Claus exists, but on New Year's Eve I want to be in a fairy tale and believe in a miracle.

Topic New Year Holidays

At first, let me introduce myself. My name is Katherine. I'm sixteen years old and I'm a high school student. Each year we have school holidays and the longest one falls on summer. However, I like the New Year holidays most of all. They usually last for two weeks but we get to have lots of fun during this period of time.

First of all, we celebrate the New Year and Christmas. These days are long awaited by many people in the world. Nearly for everyone the 1st of January is the start of new life. That's why this holiday is celebrated so cheerfully. After the New Year day we visit all our relatives and friends to exchange presents. To those who live in other countries, we write postcards or letters with greetings. On the 6th of January we celebrate Orthodox Christmas in Russia. My grandmother usually cooks sweet rice with dried fruits. It's our traditional meal for Christmas.

As it gets rather snowy outside we go sledding with friends. If there is time we also go to the nearest ice-rink to skate. Our teachers usually set some home work for holidays, so I try to find time for it as well. Most of all I like quiet evenings near the fireplace, when it snows outside and I can sit with an interesting book on a sofa and drink hot tea. Unfortunately, time flies quickly during the holidays so approximately on the 10th of January I have to go back to my daily routine again.

In Russia we also celebrate the old style New Year, which falls on the 13th of January. This day is not as important as the 1st of January, but we still prepare festive meal and treats.

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New Year holidays

To begin, let me introduce myself. My name is Katherine. I am sixteen years old and I am a high school student. Every year we have school holidays, the longest of which are in the summer. However, most of all I love the New Year holidays. They usually last two weeks, but during this time we manage to have fun from the heart.

First of all, we celebrate New Year and Christmas. Many people in the world are waiting for these days. For almost everyone, January 1st is the beginning of a new life. That is why this holiday is celebrated so cheerfully. After the New Year comes, we visit all our relatives and friends to exchange gifts. For those who live in other countries, we write postcards or letters of congratulations. On January 6th we celebrate Christmas in Russia. My grandmother usually cooks sweet rice with dried fruits. This is our traditional Christmas food.

As soon as it gets quite snowy outside, we go sledding with friends. If we have time, we also go to the nearest skating rink. Our teachers usually give us homework for the holidays, so I try to find time for that as well. Most of all, I like quiet evenings by the fireplace, when it is snowing outside the window, and I can sit on the sofa with an interesting book and drink hot tea. Unfortunately, time flies quickly during the holidays and around January 10th I have to return to everyday life.

New Year is one of the most beloved and cherished holidays of the year. Both adults and children like celebrating this day. In most countries it traditionally falls on the night of December 31 st . Thus, January 1st marks the beginning of the new calendar year.

As for me, I start thinking of New Year presents at the beginning of December. I usually prepare handmade postcards for people I love and value. They say that I make fantastic postcards. That's because I attended some scrapbooking classes several years ago.

Starting from the end of November all the shops, offices and other places in the street wear special, festive decorations and remind a fairy tale. As for my family, we start decorating the house in the middle of December.

My father usually buys a tall fir-tree and sets it up in the living-room. My brother and I happily decorate it with bright themed toys, garlands and confetti.

For the New Year feast my mum cooks special dishes. Every year, on the 31 st of December there are plenty of sweet cookies, some vegetable salads, a roasted chicken and a bottle of champagne on our table.

At midnight my dad fills everyone's glasses with champagne and says the toast to welcome the coming year. We also turn on the TV to hear the chimes of the Kremlin. At the same time I know that somewhere in London my English penfriend listens to the chimes of famous Big Ben.

New Year is one of the most beloved and cherished holidays of the year. This day is celebrated by both adults and children. In most countries, it traditionally falls on the night of December 31st. Thus, January 1st marks the beginning of a new calendar year.

As for me, I start thinking about New Year's gifts in early December. I usually make handmade cards for people I love and appreciate. They say I make excellent postcards. This is because I took a scrapbooking class a few years ago.

Starting from the end of November, all shops, offices and other establishments on the streets are dressed up in special, festive decorations, as if in a fairy tale. As for my family, we start decorating the house in mid-December.

My dad usually buys a tall spruce and puts it in the living room. My brother and I are happy to decorate it with bright themed toys, garlands and confetti.

For the New Year's feast, my mother prepares special dishes. Every year on December 31st, we have sweet pastries, vegetable salads, fried chicken and a bottle of champagne on the table.

At midnight, my father pours champagne for everyone and makes a toast welcoming the coming year. We also turn on the TV to hear the Kremlin chimes. At the same time, I know that somewhere in London my English pen friend is listening to the famous Big Ben.

An essay (topic) about the New Year in English can be of several types. For example, describe this holiday as a whole: its history, origin, features of the celebration. Another such essay can describe the features of the New Year in any country: the USA, Russia, China. In this case, the emphasis is on the differences in the celebration of the New Year in different countries. Another version of the topic is an essay on the topic “New Year in my family” or “How I met the New Year”. Here the author of the text talks about how he himself celebrates this holiday, and focuses on his attitude towards it. We made a plan for the last, more creative, option.

The plan of the story about the New Year in English

Introduction
At the beginning of the topic, tell us about the importance of this holiday in your country, in your family, or in general throughout the world. Tell us about the New Year holidays and weekends, their duration.
Holiday atmosphere
Describe the atmosphere on the eve of and during this holiday. Feel free to use adjectives and synonyms to describe this day. Tell us what this holiday means to you, what emotions, associations and dreams it evokes.
celebration
Tell us how this day is celebrated in your country or family. What New Year's traditions do they adhere to, what gifts are given, how to spend time: with friends or with family? Do you like giving and receiving gifts?
Festive table
Describe the traditional food and drink served on this holiday. Tell us which ones are delicious and which ones are not. Describe your favorite dish and general attitude towards the holiday feast.
Jewelry and other attributes
Describe how the city, houses, rooms are decorated for the New Year. Outline the New Year's cityscape: shop windows, streets, a festive tree, chimes in Moscow. Do you put up a Christmas tree at home, and if so, which one - live or artificial? What other important attributes of the New Year do you know: films, songs, dances?
Conclusion
Tell us how you generally feel about the New Year. Do you look forward to this holiday throughout the year? Where does it rank on your list of favorite holidays? Do you love the holiday fuss?

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Useful words and expressions for a story about the New Year in English

English word	Translation
January 1st	1st of January
December 31st	31th of December
Balloons	Balloons
Banquet	festive dinner
Striking clock	chimes
buffet	Buffet
Calendar	calendar
celebration	celebration
Champagne	champagne
clock	watch
Confetti	confetti
Count down	countdown
Crowd	crowd
Dance	dance
Decorations	decorations
Ever	eve
Family	family
fantasy dress	fancy dress
Fireworks	fireworks
Gregorian calendar	Gregorian calendar
hangover	hangover
Hogmanay	New year's night
holiday	holiday
host/hostess	host/hostess
Invitation	invitation
Invite	invite
Lunar New Year	Chinese New Year
Midnight	midnight
music	music
New Year	New Year
New Year's Eve	new year's eve
night club	night club
Noisemakers	pipes, whistles
Party	party
public holiday	Public Holiday
Reveler	partygoer
Sale	discount
tradition	traditions

An example of a story about the New Year in English with translation

New Year is celebrated all over the world with great fun and enthusiasm. It is a special day for many people. They buy new clothes, gifts and different things from the market. Shops are full of a crowd on these days.

Though people from each country have their own New Year’s Day, January 1 is accepted to be a public holiday all across the world celebrations. People dress well, convey their wishes, party, dance and sing on the New Year day. New Year celebrations are not restricted to people of old ages. It’s a day on which people of all ages gather and shares their happiness with each other. On this day, people come up with resolutions too.

I celebrate the New Year with my family. We lay the cloth and put many tasty things on it. Such as different salads, cakes, fruits, and other courses. One of us wears the coast of Father Frost, and somebody else wears a suit of Snow Maiden. We switch off the light and shut Father Frost three times just for fun. We sing songs, play games, dance and have a lot of fun. If it snows we make a snowman and put a carrot on his nose or play snowballs.

Celebrations include delightful messages, cheerful wishes, parties, dances, crackers, lightings, new dresses, and outings. The people start to prepare for the holiday at least one month in an advance. The preparation begins by buying presents, decorating houses, and making new costumes. Obviously, the holiday would not be complete without a symbol of New Year which transcended from generation to generation, the New Year Tree, the unique tree having million small needles and staying green throughout the year.

The New Year is my favorite holiday because this day I spend with my family. Also, I like its magic and festive atmosphere, and long holidays.

Translation of the story

The New Year is celebrated all over the world with great pleasure and enthusiasm. This is a special day for many people. They buy new clothes, gifts and different things in shops. The shops are full of visitors these days.

Although people in every country have their own New Year's Day, January 1st is considered a public holiday throughout the world. People dress up, convey their wishes, have fun, dance and sing for the New Year. New Year holidays are celebrated not only by the older generation. It is a day on which people of all ages gather and share their happiness with each other. On this day, people forgive insults and resolve differences.

I celebrate New Year with my family. We spread the tablecloth and put a lot of delicious things on the table. Such as various salads, cakes, fruits and other dishes. One of us puts on a Santa Claus costume, and someone else puts on a Snow Maiden costume. We turn off the light and shout three times "Santa Claus!" just for fun. We sing songs, play games, dance and have a lot of fun. If it snows, we make a snowman with a carrot nose or play snowballs.

The celebration includes delightful letters, cheerful wishes, parties, dances, firecrackers, garlands, new things and excursions. People start preparing for the holiday at least a month in advance. Preparation begins with buying gifts, decorating the house, and creating new costumes. Obviously, this holiday will not be complete without the symbol of the New Year, which passes from generation to generation - the New Year tree. This is a unique tree that has a million small needles and remains green throughout the year. New Year is my favorite holiday because I spend this day with my family. I also like its magical, festive atmosphere and long holidays.

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New Year Vocabulary

Happy New Year - Happy New Year!
on New Year's Day (Eve) - New Year's Eve
New Year's tree - Christmas tree
Christmas tree - Christmas tree
in the morning - in the morning
late at night - late at night
when the clock strikes 12 - when the clock strikes 12
New Year's Party - New Year's party
Snow Maiden - Snow Maiden
Jack Frost - Santa Claus
Father Christmas - Santa Claus (who comes at Christmas)

to see (welcome) New Year in - celebrate the New Year
to look forward to New Year - look forward to the New Year
colored lights - flashlights
glass balls, toys - balls, New Year's toys
a tinsel - garland
to hang up - hang up
to be hung with - hung with
a candle - a candle
to light (lit) - light
to decorate with - decorate
special decorations - special decorations
to celebrate (all over the country) - celebrate all over the country
to congratulate - congratulate
to wish each other - wish each other
a wish - desire
to make a wish - make a wish
to come true - come true
to tell fortune - predict fate
to explode crackers - clap crackers
to make fireworks - make fireworks
to send greeting cards - send greeting cards
a holiday meal - festive dinner
a treat - a treat
merry - cheerful
midnight - midnight
a guest
to invite - invite
to visit smb; to go to see - go to visit
popular - popular
popular gifts - ordinary gifts
(a box of chocolate, flowers, books, records, a photo album, A CD, computer games, perfume)
hand-made gifts - homemade gifts
to prepare - prepare (sya)
to put up - put, install
to put up a New Year Tree - put up a Christmas tree
to represent - represent, symbolize
to listen to the speech of the president - listen to the president's speech
relative - relative
to stay up late - stay up late

English words (New Year Vocabulary) will help you talk about how you are going to celebrate the New Year. And here is a short text in English about how the New Year is celebrated.

Every country has its national holidays, but there are also holidays that are common for many countries. New Year's Day is the first holiday of each New Year. In Russia it is the most popular holiday, but in the West people pay more attention to Christmas.

New Year is always connected with our new hopes and dreams. Everyone hopes that next new year will be better than the last one. As usual people make New Year Resolutions, they promise to start doing morning exercises, to eat healthier food. Unfortunately people don't always keep them.

The celebration of this holiday begins on New Year's Eve, that is, on the 31st of December. At home people stay up until midnight and much later. They light colored lamps on New Year Tree and have late dinner with champagne. Sometimes they just watch TV or go out for a late walk. Everybody gets presents.

In Scotland New Year's Eve is called Hogmanay. Also the Scottish have the custom of First-Footing.

Most differences in celebrating New Year are connected with a meal or special food. For example, in Switzerland special bread, rich in butter, eggs and raisin is baked and a roasted goose is cooked. In Spain there is a custom to eat 12 grapes at midnight. In Greece some people play cards believing that they will be lucky the whole year if they win. In Russia the traditional dish for the holiday is “Russian salad” (olivier).