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New Year in the United States is celebrated on January 1, the first day of the Gregorian Calendar. This is a federal (26) in the US. On this day, many people make resolutions to (27) bad deeds and renew life with good ones. It’s the time to remember the (28) and make merry for the New Year. New Year is (29) to bring good luck and charm for people and this is the reason why Americans love to celebrate it with fun and enjoyment. New Year’s Eve celebration is a (30) for the people of the US. They love to enjoy even the last minute of the going year and welcome the New Year with a (31) . Midnight parties, luxury dinners, live music and the dance floors make a (32) New Year’s Eve bash. Every year, a huge ball is organized at Times Square in New York City, which is watched over by large number of Americans. A minute before the New Year’s Day, a brightly lighted ball is (33) slowly from the top of a pole. As soon as the ball reaches the ground, it gives (34) New Year and everybody hugs and kisses each other wishing Happy New Year. Elsewhere, many of the New Year’s parties in the US have a dress code or a theme. People cover their faces with masks. To have some merriment with the family members at the beginning of the New Year, people prefer to celebrate it at their homes. There is also a tradition to open (35) bottles as the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve. They unmask themselves only when the clock strikes 12. New Year in the United States is celebrated on January 1, the first day of the Gregorian Calendar. This is a federal (26) in the US. On this day, many people make resolutions to (27) bad deeds and renew life with good ones. It’s the time to remember the (28) and make merry for the New Year. New Year is (29) to bring good luck and charm for people and this is the reason why Americans love to celebrate it with fun and enjoyment. New Year’s Eve celebration is a (30) for the people of the US. They love to enjoy even the last minute of the going year and welcome the New Year with a (31) . Midnight parties, luxury dinners, live music and the dance floors make a (32) New Year’s Eve bash. Every year, a huge ball is organized at Times Square in New York City, which is watched over by large number of Americans. A minute before the New Year’s Day, a brightly lighted ball is (33) slowly from the top of a pole. As soon as the ball reaches the ground, it gives (34) New Year and everybody hugs and kisses each other wishing Happy New Year. Elsewhere, many of the New Year’s parties in the US have a dress code or a theme. People cover their faces with masks. To have some merriment with the family members at the beginning of the New Year, people prefer to celebrate it at their homes. There is also a tradition to open (35) bottles as the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve. They unmask themselves only when the clock strikes 12.