For my part of the class project, I would like to explore how different cultures celebrate the New Year. I would like to focus on the way the New Year is celebrated by Chinese, Japanese, and Jewish people, as well as the typical celebration style of Americans.
I would like to discover the origins of New Year celebrations for these groups and point out any similarities between the groups, as well as the interesting differences. In particular, I want to understand the essence of this holiday; what is the true purpose for celebrating the New Year?
I will focus on traditional foods, activities, and also the practice of New Year’s Resolutions.
