New Year Posters
Happy New Year!
To bring in the New Year the Display Committee (掲示委員会）have made posters introducing New Year traditions in Scotland (Ms. Emily's country). Did you know Scotland has a special name for the last day of the year? It's called Hogmanay (ホグマニ―). Other English countries call it New Year's Eve.
On December 30th, some places have fire festivals.
These people swing fire around their heads. It is amazing to watch!
Did you spent New Year's Eve (December 31st) with your family? In Scotland, it is not a family holiday. Many people spent it with their friends. There are many street parties.
In the picture you can see some of Scotland's traditions. The first person to enter the house in the new year will bring good luck. Their presents have different meanings, for example, bringing bread means you won't be hungry this year.
When the clock strikes 12, we say "Happy New Year!"
Most cities have big fireworks displays. Everyone crosses hands and sings the song `Auld Land Syne`. It celebrates friendship. Maybe you know it? In Japan, Hotaru no Hikari has the same tune. However, the words are different.l
Did you eat Osechi at New Year? In Scotland they have traditional food for January 1st, too. Many people eat steak pie on New Year's Day.
Steak pie looks very delicious! It's easy to prepare or buy in advance, like osechi.
At New Year it is traditional to wish for health and happiness. Wishing you good health, happiness and success from everyone here at Tomizawa Elementary School. We all hope you enjoy read our blog this year too!
To bring in the New Year the Display Committee (掲示委員会）have made posters introducing New Year traditions in Scotland (Ms. Emily's country). Did you know Scotland has a special name for the last day of the year? It's called Hogmanay (ホグマニ―). Other English countries call it New Year's Eve.
On December 30th, some places have fire festivals.
These people swing fire around their heads. It is amazing to watch!
Did you spent New Year's Eve (December 31st) with your family? In Scotland, it is not a family holiday. Many people spent it with their friends. There are many street parties.
In the picture you can see some of Scotland's traditions. The first person to enter the house in the new year will bring good luck. Their presents have different meanings, for example, bringing bread means you won't be hungry this year.
When the clock strikes 12, we say "Happy New Year!"
Most cities have big fireworks displays. Everyone crosses hands and sings the song `Auld Land Syne`. It celebrates friendship. Maybe you know it? In Japan, Hotaru no Hikari has the same tune. However, the words are different.l
Did you eat Osechi at New Year? In Scotland they have traditional food for January 1st, too. Many people eat steak pie on New Year's Day.
Steak pie looks very delicious! It's easy to prepare or buy in advance, like osechi.
At New Year it is traditional to wish for health and happiness. Wishing you good health, happiness and success from everyone here at Tomizawa Elementary School. We all hope you enjoy read our blog this year too!
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