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There are many traditions around the world to greet the New Year. Here is a look at a few of them .
Sweeping away bad luck.
Many cultures have traditions meant to sweep away evil spirits and bad luck.This often involves(涉及) using fire or loud noises-or both-often in the form of fireworks!In Scotland people walk through the streets and swing huge fireballs over their heads.These fireballs represent the sun and they are supposed to clean the coming year.
But there are other ways people do it,too.For example, just before the New Year people in Denmark find the highest place they can and jump from it as the New Year starts.The hope is that they leave behind the evil spirits and bad luck of the previous year and enter a New Year full of promise and new beginnings.
Bringing in good luck
Many cultures have certain foods that are said to bring good luck.In the southern part of the United States, people often eat black-eyed peas and pork for good luck in the New Year.In Spain,as the clock strikes midnight, people eat 12 grapes.These 12 grapes represent the 12months of the year.Eating them all in the first 12 seconds of the New Year ensures that the year will be filled with good luck.
Dressing up for money and love
To set the New Year off on the right foot, people in the Philippines wear clothing with golden circles, which stand for making more money in the New Year.
In Brazil, Ecuador, Bolivia and Venezueln,some people wear colorful underwear on New Year's Eve.The most popular colors are red and yellow.Red is supposed to bring you love: yellow is supposed to bring you money
No matter how we celebrate, let's have a happy, healthy and lucky new year!
21. In many cultures. fire and loud noises are used to____.
A.welcome the goddess B. bring in good fortune
C. drive away bad luck D. please the evil spirits
22. Which country greets the New Year by eating grapes?
A. Spain. B. The US. C. Denmark D.Bolivia
23.What do the yellow circles on the New Year clothing represent in the Philippines?
A. Love. B. Money. C. Health. D. Happiness.
