Hello Abbey_Dawn_Lin! Our New Year is celebrated in America on the first of January. That day is a legal holiday (a government holiday) in my country. Most schools and businesses are closed that day. When a business stays open on New Year's Day, the workers are normally paid overtime pay. That could be anything from 1.5 - 2.5 times their normal pay rate. Our celebration is usually on New Year's Eve (December 31) and there are many "parties" on that evening. Many people consume much alcoholic beverage during that time. I became a Christian many years ago and stopped drinking alcohol completely. Even if I were not a Christian, I would not drink alcohol now with the knowledge I have learned. Every time alcohol is consumed, it kills brain cells. I don't want to give up any of mine! :-) At midnight on New Year's Eve, many of our people set off fireworks. There is also a custom for lovers to kiss at midnight. On New Year's Day, there is always an American football game on Television and many people spend the day relaxing and watching the ball game. There are usually some New Year's Day parades also. Our New Year celebration is not nearly as big as your Chinese New Year celebration (the Spring Festival). I have about 30 Chinese students whom I teach, so I have learned a lot about your celebration. On Saturday evening (February 9th) I ate Chinese Dumplings to join my students in their celebration. One of my Chinese students told me that he also celebrates the New Year on the first day of January.

Vodka! :D