Celebrating the New Year

The start of the New Year on January 1st is a popular time for celebrating all across the UK. On New Year’s Eve, December 31st, people meet up with friends and family members. Many people have a drink in a pub or go to a special party in someone’s home. Everyone hopes to start off the New Year with good intentions so they make some resolutions (personal plans for the coming year) to help them have a successful year.

Read what young people around the UK say about their plans for New Year’s Eve and their New Year’s resolutions:

Ben (13), Brighton

My plans:

I am joining my parents in a New Year’s Day swim this year. It’s freezing cold in the water but it is a fun way to start the year. Quite a lot of people meet on Brighton beach for this first swim of the year. I won’t be out partying the night because I don’t like all the noise and drinking ! My family usually have a quiet evening and watch the celebrations on TV.

My resolutions:

Do some voluntary work in my area and improve my tennis. Maybe be nicer to my teachers!!

Sophie (14), Newcastle Upon Tyne
My plans:

I am going to the centre of Newcastle with my cousins to see in the New Year. I love being in a crowd when the clocks strike midnight. Everyone kisses each other, sings and drinks champagne. This is the first New Year’s Eve in the streets as my parents said I was too young last year. We will probably get back home at three or four in the morning.

My resolutions:

Learn how to play the guitar and talk less in class! Study hard to get good grades.

What about you? What are your New Year's Resolutions? You may use the model below.

Happy New Year!!!