Most countries celebrate the start of a new year with a celebration at midnight, and/or by observing special traditions such as eating certain foods. The traditions are meant to bring good luck in the coming year. Sites listed in this category should be suitable for visitors of all ages, but designed primarily for adult visitors. Sites provide material related to New Year's Day, including historical background, holiday stories and poems, graphics, and ideas for celebrating. Sites may also provide information for parents and teachers, such as suggested family activities and lesson plans.
Please suggest a site only once. Multiple pages from the same site will not be listed in this category or its subcategories.
Sites included in this category are designed specifically for the classroom teacher. They offer practical helps for integrating the New Year theme into the core curriculum, including learning objectives, suggested activities, project descriptions, printable worksheets, lesson plans, or complete unit studies.