New Year's Day
Definition: New Year's Day is a noun that refers to the first day of the year, which is January 1st. It is a time when people celebrate the beginning of a new year.
Usage Instructions: - You can use "New Year's Day" to talk about celebrations, traditions, or events that happen on January 1st. - Capitalize both words since it is a proper noun.
Example Sentence: - "On New Year's Day, many people make resolutions for the coming year."
Advanced Usage: - Sometimes, people refer to the entire holiday season around New Year's Day, including New Year's Eve (December 31st) and the days that follow.
Word Variants: - New Year's Eve: The night before New Year’s Day, celebrated with parties and countdowns to midnight. - New Year: This can refer to the year itself or the celebration of the New Year, but it’s often used informally.
Different Meanings: - In some cultures, New Year's Day might not occur on January 1st. For example, the Chinese New Year and the Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah) happen on different dates.
Synonyms: - There are no direct synonyms for "New Year's Day," but you can refer to it as the "first day of the year" if you want to describe it.
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs: - "Ring in the New Year": This means to celebrate the start of the new year, often at midnight on New Year’s Eve. - Example: "We will ring in the New Year with fireworks and friends."