3. When does a new year begin?

4. New years day in the usa is on january 1 st.

5. In ancient Egypt, the new year began when the Nile River flooded over its banks.

6. A long time ago in northern Europe, the new year began when the leaves fell off the trees.

7. In other parts of Europe, the new year began on the shortest day of the year (the winter solstice).

8. In anceint Rome the new year was the first day of spring. This was the day when night and day were equal.

9. Today, the Iranian New Year (Noruz) is on the first day of spring.

10. The Jewish New Year begins in September, at harvest time.

11. The Jewish New Year is called Rosh Hashanah

12. The Chinese New Year begins in January or February.

13. A long time ago, many people thought that the spirits of dead people could come back on the last night of the year. People made loud noises on New Year’s Eve to scare away bad spirits. They beat drums, rang bells and exploded firecrackers..

14. Today, New Year’s Eve is a holiday filled with fun. People are not afraid of spirits of dead people, but they still make a lot of noise!

15. Many Americans sing Aulde Lange Signe on New Year’s Eve

16. When does the new year begin? Talk with your partner. 1.When does the new year begin in the USA? 2.When did it begin in ancient Egypt? 3.When did it begin in northern Europe a long time ago? 4.When did it begin in ancient Rome? 5.When does the Iranian New Year begin? 6.When does the Jewish New Year begin? 7.When does the Chinese New Year begin?