New Year's Celebrations Around the World

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New Year's is a time to celebrate.

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New Year's is a time to celebrate. People say goodbye to the old year. They welcome the new year. You can see fireworks and parties. Many people make new wishes.

Key Facts

New Year's is on January 1st.

People celebrate with fireworks.

We make new wishes.

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What day is New Year's?

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