By: Ana Clara Velasque (Grade 1)

New Year is a celebration to “awaken” the year ahead. If you think about it, there are many ways to celebrate the New Year.

There are people who travel to new places, people who celebrate with their families, others who even worry about what colors to wear to attract good energy, and people who use it as a new beginning, thinking about their goals and trying to be their best version.

What about you? What do you want for next year?

However, many people think that the New Year isn’t important. Sometimes, they don’t even go out with their families and choose to stay locked in their rooms or just using cell phones.

Is that a good way to start a new year? 

I also admit that, sometimes, I only get excited about watching the fireworks. I think it’s beautiful, but the noise is bad, especially when there are animals in your house. But the New Year is more than that, it has a lot of history and many origins behind it, according to the faith people believe in.

But, did you know that, in Brazil, there is a mixture of Afro-Brazilian traditions and Catholic beliefs in our new year celebration?

So, what about this New Year? Are you going to do something different?

Be an explorer and travel, be determined and focus on your goals, be more present and spend time with your family or friends. Just do something new to start a wonderful new year! Changing things isn’t always a bad thing.

Have an amazing New Year!

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