r is one of the most popular festivals in the world even though it is celebrated at different times and in different In many western countries, people get together with family and friends on December 31 to eat, drink, and dance as they wait for January 1. Some of the biggest parties are held on New Years Eve. In many cities, crowds gather in the center of town to welcome the new year at midnight with fireworks For many Asian countries like China. Taiwan, and Vietnam. the New Year is calendar 1 The date changes based on a lunar from year to year, but usually falls between January 21 and February 21. It is traditionally seen as a time for family reunions, with people traveling across the country and from overseas. Many people wear red clothes, as it is thought to be a lucky color They also give lucky money in red envelopes to friends and family and set off firecrackers2 to scare away bad luck. What's common among these celebrations is the meaning of the new year, it is a time to say goodbye to the past and to think about new beginnings. For example, in Japan. people organize bonenkai parties("year forgetting parties"), which are dedicated to leaving the old year's worries and troubles behind. In many countries, people make New 20 Years resolutions promises to themselves to make changes in their lives over the com year, such as to lose weight, stop smoking or learn a new skill