高三英语

Thailand has its specific New Year’s date; it’s different from the normal calendar. The Thai New Year is celebrated on April 13. On this day, Thai people play with water, throwing it on each

other. It is intended to bring good luck during the New Year ahead.

In China, the more favorable New Year is usually celebrated in February according to lunar calendar (阴历). On New Year’s Eve, all family members sit together at table, enjoying lots of

auspicious foods such as dumplings, chicken to bring good luck.

New Year traditions all around the world

Countries 79. _____ Origins or activities Meanings or reasons

76. _____ the end of September the Nile River flood 84. _____

Babylon 80. _____ 82. _____ kick off the next

farming cycle

77. _____ January 1 roman god, Janus 85. _____

bring good luck

Thailand 81. _____ throwing water on

each other

78. _____ February buying fresh flowers

follow the custom

and a peach blossom

China February 83. _____ bring good luck

76. Egypt 77. Rome 78. Vietnam 79. Dates 80. March 23 81. April 13

82. holding a festival 83. enjoying auspicious food

84. enrich farmers’ fields 85. represent a break

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