Your English-speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project he/she is doing about celebrating New Year in different countries. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Say how important New Year is to people in your country Describe how New Year is celebrated in your country Explain what you like about New Year celebrations in your country

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letter to thank you for choosing me to help you with your project, and I hope that I can give you useful information. Celebrating the New Year is very important for all generations in my country

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they prepare for it a month ago, and they fund the festival that the government establish every year. People come to the festival and they give young children chocolate and some money so that they enjoy the event,

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adults congratulate each other and make a delicious dinner. I really like the atmosphere

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these festivals , and I value the gathering of

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families at

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time of the year because they all seem so happy and grateful for what they have. I always make sure not to miss these celebrations , and I plan ahead about what I'm going to do at them. Looking forward to hearing from you. Your friend, Lamar