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New Year is a wonderful time when family and friends come together to say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new one.
新年是一段美好的时光,家人和朋友们相聚在一起,告别旧年,迎接新年。
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People all around the world celebrate the New Year with music, special food, and fireworks, though the celebration may take place at different times.
世界各地的人们用音乐、特色食物和烟花来庆祝新年,尽管庆祝活动可能在不同时间举行。
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In the UK, many people gather in London on December 31 to see the famous Big Ben clock tower and count down to midnight. Research suggests that millions also watch it on TV.
在英国,许多人在12月31日聚集在伦敦,观看著名的大本钟钟楼,并倒计时迎接午夜。研究表明,还有数百万人通过电视观看这一盛况。
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At midnight they sing Auld Lang Syne, a traditional Scottish song, to remember friends and family.
午夜时分,他们会唱起《友谊地久天长》,这是一首传统的苏格兰歌曲,以此来纪念亲友。
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In the US, people have similar customs. A famous tradition involves the dropping of a big ball in New York's Times Square.
在美国,人们也有类似的习俗。一个著名的传统是在纽约时代广场降下一个大球。
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Huge crowds gather to watch, and when the ball reaches the bottom, everyone wishes each other "Happy New Year!"
大批人群聚集起来观看,当球落到底部时,每个人都互相祝福“新年快乐!”
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The Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, holds great importance in China.
中国新年,也就是春节,在中国具有非常重要的地位。
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People sweep out dust from their houses, hang couplets, set off fireworks, and enjoy lion or dragon dances.
人们清扫房屋灰尘,张贴对联,燃放烟花,还欣赏舞狮或舞龙表演。
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One very important custom is that people will all try to return home and enjoy the family dinner on the eve of the Spring Festival.
一个非常重要的习俗是,人们都会尽量在春节前夕回家,享用团圆饭。
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Grandparents, parents, and children gather to eat delicious food and express best wishes for the whole family.
祖父母、父母和孩子们聚在一起,享用美味的食物,并向全家表达最美好的祝愿。
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This reunion shows that family is hugely important in Chinese culture.
这种团聚表明,家庭在中国文化中极为重要。
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In Egypt, people celebrate Sham El Nessim in April to mark the beginning of spring.
在埃及,人们在四月庆祝沙姆·纳塞姆节,以标志春天的开始。
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The name of the festival means "smelling the breeze".
这个节日的名字意思是“闻 breeze(微风)”。
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At this time, the weather becomes brighter, and the flowers and trees begin to show their colors.
在这个时候,天气变得更晴朗,花草树木开始展现出它们的色彩。
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People paint eggs as symbols of new life and new beginnings.
人们绘制彩蛋,将其作为新生命和新开端的象征。
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They also go out and enjoy picnics, dance, sing, and watch plays in the theater.
他们也会外出野餐、跳舞、唱歌,还会在剧院看戏剧。
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Although New Year festivals are different all over the world, they have one thing in common.
尽管世界各地的新年庆祝活动各不相同,但它们有一个共同之处。
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In almost every country, people believe that it is a special time to connect with their family and friends and show hope for the coming year.
在几乎每个国家,人们都认为这是一个与家人和朋友相聚,并对来年表达希望的特殊时刻。
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