New Year's Traditions

     Everyone seems to forget about New Year Eve and New Year’s Day with it being so crazy busy with Christmas. Some people are still celebrating Christmas. But then there are the others who look forward to New Year Eve and New Year’s Day. A fun way to celebrate it is to have a party or go to a party. Kids can also take part and enjoy it too, if the party consists of kids their age.

      The parents usually do their own thing, but a fun way for the children to celebrate is to play different kind of games, have snacks to munch on, drinks, have the New Year’s hat to wear and a noise maker for when the clock strikes midnight. They seem to have just as much fun as the parents do. Another traditional thing to do on New Year’s Eve is to watch the ball drop in New York at midnight.  As I was growing up I loved to have the chance to see that, even now I still like staying up to watch it.  It’s always decorated so pretty and gets you in the mood for the New Year to begin.  I love to listen to the song Auld Lang Syne, which is always played when the New Year is here. Then on New Year’s Day is the big day to watch the parades and football. New Year’s the final holiday before things will begin to slow down again after a very hectic month or two. It’s the beginning of new year resolutions and for many a time for a fresh beginning in life.