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1、New Years DayLike many people all over the world, Americans enjoy celebrating the arrivalof each new year. Almost everyone makes an occasion of New Years Eve in order to see the old year out and welcome the new one. In New York, a favorite gathering place on December 31 is New York Citys Times Squar
2、e. Thousands of Americans and international tourists crowd this famous spot (at the intersection of Broadway and Seventh Avenue) and crane their necks to watch for Happy New Year to flashacross the electronically controlled sign that moves around. When the moment arrives bedlam breaks forth. Bells r
3、ing, whistles blow, people cheer with their happy excitement.The cheerful scene goes one after another in public squares throughout the country, but not at the same moment. Because of the four time zones in the United States the New Year comes to the Central States one hour later, to the Mountain St
4、ates two hours later, and finally to the Western States three hours after the Eastern States have said goodbye to another year. So by following the radio and television broadcasts everyone can enjoy the festivities in other parts of the country as well as their own.Some people prefer to see the old
5、year out at a church service. Although the holiday does not have religious origin, many churches hold Watch Night services on New Year sEve. Those who go to churches can solemnly renew their dedication to God for the coming year.The custom of visiting friends, relatives and neighbors is one of the p
6、opular activities on New Year sDay. This activity is called Open House. The custom of Open House was inaugurated by George Washington during his first term as President. On January 1, 1789, President Washington first opened the doors of his official residence to all who wished to come. An Open House
7、 is just what the name implies: the front door is left open. Inside the door there is a spirit of relaxed cordiality, and guests are free to arrive and leave when they like. Invitations may say simply, Drop in after the game or Come drink a New Year stoast with us.On January 1, now, families hold Op
8、en House so that their friends can visit them throughout the day to express good wishes for the new year.Many championship football games are scheduled for New Year s Day, and there is usually an elaborate parade before each football game. Often, much of theday is spent watching these games on television