2. New Year's PowerPoint

3. Calendar  New Year's is a national holiday.  It is on January 1 st.  It is the first day of a new year.

4. Clock  New Year's Eve is the evening before New Year's.  Everyone tries to stay awake until midnight on New Year's Eve. click to stop sound

5. Clock Strikes Midnight  When it is 12:00 A.M., party goers blow noisemakers and throw confetti.

6. Confetti and Streamers  Confetti and streamers are popular on New Year's.  They are small pieces of colored paper.

7. Noisemakers  Noisemakers are special whistles that people blow at New Year's parties.  Both adults and children like noisemakers

8. Firework Displays  Some cities have firework displays.  Public firework displays are often held in high school stadiums.

9. New Year's Resolution  A New Year's resolution is a promise you make to yourself.  January 1st is a good time to think about changes you want to make in your life. This year I will…

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