(2026·安徽合肥期末)The New Year is one of the most important holidays for almost every country in the world. Then how do people in different countries celebrate it? Do they have the same way to enjoy the holiday? Are there anything special and interesting on that day? Let's take a look at some examples of the following countries.
The Chinese celebrate the New Year twice. One is on January 1st, and the other is in January or February. Chinese people have many activities to celebrate the New Year, like letting off fireworks or watching lion dances.
People in Thailand celebrate it by splashing(泼)water on friends and visitors. They think this will bring enough rain in the next growing season. Their New Year is usually in April. It is very hot at that time of the year in Thailand.
In Switzerland, people often go skiing to celebrate the New Year. They sing in the ice and snow world. In parts of Switzerland, people celebrate it by dressing up to walk from farmhouse to farmhouse. They jump up and down to make the bell ring. They think this will drive away the bad luck of the old year.
People all over the world have a great time on New Year's Day. They often say "Happy New Year" to each other and send their best wishes to each other in the hope of a good new year.
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