Mom: “It’s almost midnight! Are you ready for the countdown?”
Child: “Yes! I can’t wait! But, Mommy, why do people set off fireworks at midnight?”
Mom: “That’s a great question! People set off fireworks at midnight to celebrate the start of the New Year.”
Child: “But why fireworks?”
Mom: “Fireworks are loud and colorful, so they help everyone celebrate together. They also symbolize driving away bad luck and bringing in a fresh start for the New Year.”
Child: “So, it’s like saying goodbye to the old year and welcoming the new year?”
Mom: “Exactly! The fireworks are a way to mark the moment when the year changes, and everyone gets excited for the possibilities of the new year.”
Child: “That’s cool! I can’t wait to see the fireworks!”
Mom: “Me too, sweetheart. Let’s get ready for the big moment!”
After Midnight
Mom: “Happy New Year, darling! Did you like the fireworks?”
Child: “Yes, they were so bright and loud! I think it was a really fun way to start the year!”
Mom: “I’m glad you liked it. Fireworks help us celebrate the New Year with joy and excitement.”
Child: “I want to make a wish now!”
Mom: “Go ahead, sweetheart. What’s your wish for the new year?”
Child: “I wish for more fireworks and fun times with you!”
Vocabulary List
- Fireworks [ˈfaɪərwɜːrks] (noun) – Explosive devices used to create colorful displays in the sky, especially for celebrations.
Example: “We watch fireworks every year to celebrate New Year’s Eve.” - Midnight [ˈmɪdˌnaɪt] (noun) – The time at 12:00 AM, marking the start of a new day, especially on New Year’s Eve.
Example: “The fireworks start exactly at midnight.” - Countdown [ˈkaʊntdaʊn] (noun) – The act of counting backward from a number, usually to mark an event like the New Year.
Example: “We do a countdown to midnight every year.” - Bad luck [bæd lʌk] (noun) – The idea of negative things happening, often seen as something to avoid.
Example: “Some people believe fireworks help get rid of bad luck.” - Fresh start [frɛʃ stɑːt] (noun) – A new beginning or a chance to start over, especially in the new year.
Example: “The new year is a fresh start for everyone.” - Celebrate [ˈsɛlɪˌbreɪt] (verb) – To observe or mark an event with joy or excitement.
Example: “We celebrate New Year’s Eve with fireworks and food.” - Possibilities [ˌpɒsəˈbɪlɪtiz] (noun) – The potential things that can happen in the future.
Example: “The new year is full of possibilities for you and me!” - Symbolize [ˈsɪmbəˌlaɪz] (verb) – To represent or stand for something important, often through a symbol or action.
Example: “Fireworks symbolize new beginnings and joy.”
Grammar Tips
- Using “Why” to Ask Questions
- “Why” is used to ask about reasons or causes.
- Example: “Why do people set off fireworks?”
- Example: “Why do we celebrate the New Year with fireworks?”
- Talking About Traditions with “People”
- Use “people” to talk about common activities or traditions.
- Example: “People set off fireworks to celebrate the New Year.”
- Example: “People make New Year’s resolutions to improve themselves.”
- Using “To” for Purpose
- “To” is used to show the purpose or reason for an action.
- Example: “Fireworks are set off to celebrate the start of the New Year.”
- Example: “I wish to be a better artist this year.”
- Expressing Excitement with “Can’t Wait”
- “Can’t wait” shows how excited you are about something.
- Example: “I can’t wait to see the fireworks!”
- Example: “I can’t wait for the new year to begin!”
FILL IN THE BLANK
Mom: "It’s almost ! Are you ready for the countdown?"
Child: "Yes! I can’t wait! But, Mommy, why do people set off at midnight?"
Mom: "That’s a great question! People set off fireworks at midnight to the start of the New Year."
Child: "But why fireworks?"
Mom: "Fireworks are loud and colorful, so they help everyone celebrate . They also symbolize driving away bad luck and bringing in a start for the New Year."
Child: "So, it’s like saying to the old year and welcoming the new year?"
Mom: "Exactly! The fireworks are a way to mark the moment when the year changes, and everyone gets excited for the possibilities of the new year."
After Midnight
Mom: "Happy New Year, darling! Did you like the ?"
Child: "Yes, they were so bright and ! I think it was a really fun way to start the year!"
Mom: "I’m glad you liked it. Fireworks help us celebrate the New Year with joy and excitement."
Child: "I want to make a now!"
Mom: "Go ahead, sweetheart. What’s your wish for the new year?"
Child: "I wish for more fireworks and times with you!"