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Traditions et Coutumes du Nouvel An

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Alice and Tom share their families' New Year's traditions, revealing a tapestry of rituals symbolizing new beginnings and good fortune. Alice's family writes and burns wishes in a fireplace, a magical ritual, while Tom's family rings bells at midnight to ward off evil spirits. Opening the front door at midnight is another Alice family custom, signifying the departure of the old year and the welcoming of the new. On New Year's Day, Alice's family enjoys an invigorating morning walk, while Tom's family watches the parade on television over a leisurely breakfast. These diverse traditions, despite their differences, underscore a common theme of family togetherness and celebrating new beginnings.

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le Réveillon / lə ʁevɛjɔ̃ /noun

Christmas Eve

Nous avons toujours un grand dîner familial le soir du Réveillon.

We always have a big family dinner on Christmas Eve.

Noëlfête

le commencement / lə də.mɑ̃s /noun

beginning

Il s'agit de célébrer un nouveau commencement.

It's about celebrating a new beginning.

débutdémarrageorigine

le jour de l'An / lə ʒuʁ də l‿ɑ̃ /noun

New Year's Day

Fais-tu quelque chose de spécial le jour de l'An ?

Are you doing anything special on New Year's Day?

tout en prenant / ɑ̃ pʁənɑ̃ /verb

while having

Ma famille regarde habituellement la parade du Nouvel An à la télévision tout en prenant un petit déjeuner tardif.

My family usually watches the New Year's parade on television while having a late breakfast.

les êtres chers / ɛtʁʃɛʁ /noun

loved ones

passer du temps avec les êtres chers.

spend time with loved ones.

le Nouvel An / lə nu.vɛl ɑ̃ /noun

New Year's

des traditions spéciales pour le Nouvel An ?

special traditions for New Year's?

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