New Year's Eve

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/new-year-s-eve

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the date?December 31st
2. What is the calendar system?Gregorian calendar
3. What is New Year's Eve and why do we celebrate it?It is the night before January 1st, when people say goodbye to the old year and welcome a new one. It marks the end of the Gregorian calendar year.
4. When is New Year's Eve celebrated around the world?It is on December 31st everywhere, but the new year starts at different times in different places because of time zones.

Gregorian Calendar: The solar calendar, introduced in 1582, that is the international standard for civil timekeeping.
International Date Line: An antipodal line roughly following the 180th meridian, marking the boundary between calendar days.
Watchnight Service: A Christian vigil service held on New Year's Eve, often involving prayer and reflection.
Hogmanay: The Scottish celebration of New Year's Eve, characterized by distinct traditions and festivities.