Attitude to the New Year in English. An essay in English on the topic: “New Year”\ “New Year’s Day” with translation into Russian. Video on how to write a story about the New Year

Read in this article a story about the New Year in English with translation. New Year is a fun and wonderful holiday. Our days are filled with happiness and beautiful magic. We wish everyone a happy New Year and give gifts to each other. It seems that we are children again, waiting for magic.

New Year is a cheerful and wonderful holiday. Our days are filled with happiness and beautiful magic. We are listening to and singing Christmas songs, wishing all the Happy New Year, and giving presents to each other. It seems that we are children again waiting for the magic.

New Year’s decoration

According to our country’s New Year traditions, we buy and decorate fur-tree with toys, sweets, electric candles, and a big star on the top of the tree. We also put a figurine of Grandfather Frost under a fur-tree, so he can bring gifts to our house. We work to decorate our house for New Year to bring the holiday spirit: we stick snowflakes on windows, hang a beautiful wreath at the front door, and hang garlands of gleaming tinsel on other doors and walls as well.

In accordance with the traditions of our country, we buy and decorate the Christmas tree with toys, sweets, electric candles and a star on the top of the tree. We also put a statue of Santa Claus under the tree so that he can bring gifts to our house. We try to decorate our house for the New Year to bring in the holiday spirit: we put snowflakes on the windows, hang a beautiful wreath on the front door, and hang garlands of sparkly tinsel on other doors and walls.

Preparing for New Year’s party (Preparation for the New Year celebration)

Most people prefer to prepare for the holiday party in advance. We cook, and jellied just the day before the New Year. As for the main dish, we prefer to bake something in the oven: chicken, beef, pork or even a rabbit. The table is served in a festive way. There are a lot of fresh fruits, vegetables, greens, mushrooms and pickled cucumbers. And of course beverages: champagne, juices, mineral water and strong drinks for those who like them.

Most people prefer to prepare for the holiday in advance. We prepare herring under a fur coat, Olivier salad and aspic on New Year's Eve. For the main course, we prefer to bake something in the oven: chicken, beef, pork or even rabbit. The table is set in a festive manner. There are a lot of fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, mushrooms and pickled cucumbers. And, of course, drinks: champagne, juices, mineral water and spirits for those who like them.

New Year's coming (New Year is coming)

Normally, we get together for the holiday table about 10 pm to say goodbye to the Old Year. It is believed that the New Year is a family holiday, so we always try to join with relatives and friends. About midnight we turn on the TV and listen to the President’s speech. We listen to him holding a glass of champagne in our hands. He usually talks for about 10 minutes, congratulates everyone on the New Year and wishes all the best. When Kremlin Chimes, the main clock of our country, start to beat, we make a toast and drink the champagne, congratulate each other, and make a wish.

We usually gather at the festive table around 10 pm to say goodbye to the Old Year. It is believed that New Year is a family holiday, so we always try to connect with relatives and friends. Around midnight we turn on the TV and listen to the president's speech. We listen to him holding a glass of champagne in our hands. He usually speaks for about 10 minutes, wishes everyone a Happy New Year and wishes them all the best. When the Chimes, the main clock of our country, begins to strike, we make a toast, drink champagne, congratulate each other and make a wish.

Entertainment

Then we exchange gifts with each other and have some fun dancing around the tree, joking, laughing and enjoying the holiday together. What else do we like doing on New Year’s Eve? We like to go out and watch fireworks display. Many people on New Year’s Eve fire magnificent fireworks over the city and the dark sky shines with colored lights. But it’s cold outside, and soon we’ll go home. Here we have a cup of hot tea with a slice of yummy dessert. We watch Christmas movies and enjoy a party and our family.

We then exchange gifts with each other and have fun dancing around the tree, joking, laughing and enjoying the holiday together. What else do we like on New Year's Eve? We like to go outside and watch fireworks. Many people light up a magnificent fireworks display over the city on New Year's Eve, with the dark sky aglow with colored lights. But it's cold outside, and soon we'll go home. Here we have a cup of hot tea with a piece of delicious dessert. We watch Christmas movies and enjoy the party and our family.

We celebrate the New Year in the spirit of kindness, spreading joy, and love.
We celebrate the New Year in the spirit of kindness, spreading joy and love.

An essay (topic) about the New Year in English can be of several types. For example, describe this holiday as a whole: its history, origin, features of the celebration. Another such essay can describe the features of the New Year in any country: the USA, Russia, China. In this case, the emphasis is on the differences in New Year celebrations in different countries. Another option for a topic is an essay on the topic “New Year in my family” or “How I celebrated the New Year.” Here the author of the text talks about how he himself celebrates this holiday and focuses on his attitude towards it. We made a plan for the final, more creative option.

Plan for a story about the New Year in English

1. Introduction

   At the beginning of the topic, tell us about the importance of this holiday in your country, in your family or in the whole world. Tell us about the New Year holidays and weekends, their duration.

2. Holiday atmosphere

   Describe the atmosphere on the eve and during this holiday. Don't skimp on adjectives and synonyms to describe this day. Tell us what this holiday means to you, what emotions, associations and dreams it evokes.

3. Celebration

   Tell us how this day is celebrated in your country or family. What New Year traditions are followed, what gifts are usually given, how to spend time: with friends or with family? Do you like to give and receive gifts?

4. Festive table

   Describe the traditional dishes and drinks that are served on this holiday. Tell us which ones are tasty and which ones are not so good. Describe your favorite dish and general attitude towards the holiday feast.

5. Jewelry and other attributes

   Describe how the city, houses, and rooms are decorated for the New Year. Outline the New Year's city landscape: shop windows, streets, Christmas tree, chimes in Moscow. Do you put up a Christmas tree at home, and if so, what kind - live or artificial? What other important attributes of the New Year do you know: films, songs, dances?

6. Conclusion

   Tell us how you feel about the New Year in general. Do you look forward to this holiday throughout the year? What place does it take on the list of your favorite holidays? Do you love the holiday bustle?

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An example of a story about the New Year in English with translation

New Year is celebrated all over the world with great fun and enthusiasm. It is a special day for many people. They buy new clothes, gifts and different things from the market. Shops are full of a crowd on these days.

Though people from each country have their own New Year’s Day, January 1 is accepted to be a public holiday all across the world celebrations. People dress well, convey their wishes, party, dance and sing on the New Year day. New Year celebrations are not restricted to people of old ages. It’s a day on which people of all ages gather and share their happiness with each other. On this day, people come up with resolutions too.

I celebrate the New Year with my family. We lay the cloth and put many tasty things on it. Such as different salads, cakes, fruits, and other courses. One of us wears the coast of Father Frost, and somebody else wears a suit of Snow Maiden. We switch off the light and shut Father Frost three times just for fun. We sing songs, play games, dance and have a lot of fun. If it snows we make a snowman and put a carrot on his nose or play snowballs.

Celebrations include delightful messages, cheerful wishes, parties, dances, crackers, lightings, new dresses, and outings. The people start to prepare for the holiday at least one month in an advance. The preparation begins by buying presents, decorating houses, and making new costumes. Obviously, the holiday would not be complete without a symbol of New Year which transcended from generation to generation, the New Year Tree, the unique tree having a million small needles and remaining green throughout the year.

The New Year is my favorite holiday because this day I spend with my family. Also, I like its magic and festive atmosphere, and long holidays.

Translation of the story

New Year is celebrated all over the world with great joy and enthusiasm. This is a special day for many people. They buy new clothes, gifts and various things in stores. The shops are full of visitors these days.

Although people in each country have their own New Year's Day, January 1st is considered a public holiday throughout the world. People dress up, convey their wishes, have fun, dance and sing for the New Year. New Year's holidays are celebrated not only by older people. It is a day on which people of all ages come together and share their happiness with each other. On this day, people forgive grievances and resolve differences.

I celebrate New Year with my family. We spread the tablecloth and put a lot of delicious things on the table. Such as various salads, cakes, fruits and other dishes. Some of us wear a Santa Claus costume, and others wear a Snow Maiden costume. We turn off the lights and shout “Santa Claus!” three times. just for fun. We sing songs, play games, dance and have a lot of fun. If it snows, we make a snowman with a carrot nose or play snowballs.

Celebrations include delightful letters, cheerful wishes, parties, dancing, firecrackers, garlands, new things and excursions. People begin to prepare for the holiday at least a month in advance. Preparations begin with buying gifts, decorating the house and creating new costumes. Obviously, this holiday will not be complete without the symbol of the New Year, which is passed down from generation to generation - the New Year tree. This is a unique tree that has a million small needles and remains green throughout the year. New Year is my favorite holiday because I spend this day with my family. I also like its magical, festive atmosphere and long holidays.

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New Year Vocabulary

1. Happy New Year – Happy New Year!
2. on New Year’s Day (Eve) – on New Year’s Eve
3. New Year’s tree – New Year tree
4. Christmas tree - Christmas tree
5. in the morning - in the morning
6. late at night - late at night
7. when the clock strikes 12 – when the clock strikes 12
8. New Year's Party - New Year's party
9. Snow Maiden – Snow Maiden
10. Jack Frost – Santa Claus
11. Father Christmas - Santa Claus (who comes at Christmas)

1. to see (welcome) New Year in – celebrate the New Year
2. to look forward to New Year - look forward to the New Year
3. colored lights – lanterns
4. glass balls, toys - balls, New Year's toys
5. a tinsel – garland
6. to hang up – hang up
7. to be hung with – hung with
8. a candle - candle
9. to light (lit) – light up
10. to decorate with – decorate
11. special decorations - special decorations
12. to celebrate (all over the country) – celebrate throughout the country
13. to congratulate - to congratulate
14. to wish each other – to wish each other
15. a wish - desire
16. to make a wish - make a wish
17. to come true - come true
18. to tell fortune - predict fate
19. to explode crackers - clap crackers
20. to make fireworks – arrange fireworks
21. to send greeting cards – send greeting cards
22. a holiday meal - festive dinner
23. a treat - treat
24. merry – cheerful
25. midnight - midnight
26. a guest - guest
27. to invite - to invite
28. to visit smb; to go to see - go to visit
29. popular - popular
30. popular gifts - ordinary gifts
    (a box of chocolate, flowers, books, records, a photo album, A CD, computer games, perfume)
31. hand-made gifts – homemade gifts
32. to prepare – to prepare (to prepare)
33. to put up – put, install
34. to put up a New Year Tree – put up a Christmas tree
35. to represent – ​​represent, symbolize
36. to listen to the speech of the president – ​​listen to the president’s speech
37. relative - relative
38. to stay up late - stay up late

English words (New Year Vocabulary) will help you talk about how you are going to celebrate the New Year. And here is a short text in English about how the New Year is celebrated.

Every country has its national holidays, but there are also holidays that are common for many countries. New Year's Day is the first holiday of each New Year. In Russia it is the most popular holiday, but in the West people pay more attention to Christmas.

New Year is always connected with our new hopes and dreams. Everyone hopes that next new year will be better than the last one. As usual people make New Year Resolutions, they promise to start doing morning exercises, to eat healthier food. Unfortunately people don’t always keep them.

The celebration of this holiday begins on New Year’s Eve, that is, on the 31st of December. At home people stay up until midnight and much later. They light colored lamps on New Year Tree and have late dinner with champagne. Sometimes they just watch TV or go out for late walk. Everybody gets presents.

In Scotland New Year's Eve is called Hogmanay. Also the Scottish have the custom of First-Footing.

Most differences in celebrating New Year are connected with a meal or special food. For example, in Switzerland special bread, rich in butter, eggs and raisin is baked and a roasted goose is cooked. In Spain there is a custom to eat 12 grapes at midnight. In Greece some people play cards believing that they will be lucky the whole year if they win. In Russia the traditional dish for the holiday is “Russian salad” (Olivier).

New Year is one of the most beloved and cherished holidays of the year. Both adults and children like celebrating this day. In most countries it traditionally falls on the night of December 31 st. Thus, January 1 st marks the beginning of the new calendar year.

As for me, I start thinking of New Year presents at the beginning of December. I usually prepare handmade postcards for people I love and value. They say that I make fantastic postcards. That’s because I attended some scrapbooking classes several years ago.

Starting from the end of November all the shops, offices and other places in the street wear special, festive decorations and remind a fairy tale. As for my family, we start decorating the house in the middle of December.

My father usually buys a tall fir-tree and sets it up in the living-room. My brother and I happily decorate it with bright themed toys, garlands and confetti.

For the New Year feast my mum cooks special dishes. Every year, on the 31st of December there are plenty of sweet cookies, some vegetable salads, a roasted chicken and a bottle of champagne on our table.

At midnight my dad fills everyone’s glasses with champagne and says the toast to welcome the coming year. We also turn on the TV to hear the chimes of the Kremlin. At the same time I know that somewhere in London my English penfriend listens to the chimes of famous Big Ben.

New Year is one of the most beloved and cherished holidays of the year. Both adults and children love to celebrate this day. In most countries it traditionally falls on the night of December 31st. Thus, January 1st marks the beginning of a new calendar year.

For me, I start thinking about New Year's gifts at the beginning of December. I usually make handmade cards for people I love and appreciate. They say I make excellent cards. This is because I took a scrapbooking class a few years ago.

Starting from the end of November, all shops, offices and other establishments on the streets dress up in special, festive decorations, as if in a fairy tale. As for my family, we start decorating the house in mid-December.

My dad usually buys a tall fir tree and puts it in the living room. My brother and I enjoy decorating it with bright themed toys, garlands and confetti.

For the New Year's feast, my mother prepares special dishes. Every year on December 31st we have sweet pastries, vegetable salads, fried chicken and a bottle of champagne on the table.

At midnight, my father pours champagne for everyone and makes a toast to welcome the new year. We also turn on the TV to hear the Kremlin chimes. At the same time, I know that somewhere in London my English pen pal is listening to the clock of the famous Big Ben chime.

New Year is a great holiday in our country. Everybody likes it very much. It is especially loved by little children. People do not go to work on that day, and children do not go to school. This holiday is considered to be a family holiday. It is usually celebrated at home among the members of the family.

People decorate their houses and usually have a fir-tree which stands in the corner of the room. Those fir-trees are very beautiful. The presents are usually put under these trees. Our parents prepare for this holiday well. They buy a New Year tree, decorate it, buy a lot of tasty food and drinks.

At twelve o’clock in the night people can see the president on TV which addresses them with traditional words of congratulation. At this time people are sitting at the tables to their holiday dinner and enjoy it in a good company. Young people usually organize a dance party and have a lot of fun. Some of them go out into the streets and the squares. The next day friends usually come to wish a Happy New Year to all the members of the family.

The New Year of our life has begun. Everyone hopes it will really be happy.

New Year in our country

New Year is a big holiday in our country. Everyone really likes him. It is especially loved by young children. People don't go to work on this day, and children don't go to school. This holiday is considered a family holiday. It is usually celebrated at home among family members.

People decorate their houses and, as a rule, place a fir tree that stands in the corner of the room. These spruces are very beautiful. Gifts are usually placed under these trees. Our parents are diligently preparing for this holiday. They buy a New Year tree, decorate it, and buy a lot of delicious food and drinks.

At midnight, people can see the President on television greeting them with traditional words of congratulations. At this time, people sit at tables for a festive dinner and enjoy it in good company. Young people usually organize dances and a lot of fun. Some of them overlook streets and squares. The next day, friends usually come to wish a Happy New Year to all family members.

The new year of our life has begun. Everyone hopes that he will be truly happy.