歐美國家新年習俗面面觀(雙語組圖)
1. 新年來個“北極熊跳”!
On New Year's Day, people in certain countries gather on beaches and run into the water to celebrate the new year. Canada, Ireland, United Kingdom, United States and Australia are the most popular countries for this. These events are sometimes known as polar bear plunges, and are sometimes organized by groups to raise money for charity. Polar Bear Clubs in many northern hemisphere cities near bodies of water, have a tradition of holding organized plunges on New Year's Day.
在加拿大、愛爾蘭、英國、美國和澳大利亞，新年當天人們有習俗聚集到海邊，跳入水中、集體冬泳。他們管這叫“北極熊跳”。有時候這項活動會組織慈善募捐。北半球國家裏有很多組織類似活動的北極熊俱樂部，它們一般都設在水域邊，也有在新年組織北極熊跳的習俗。
2. 英式橄欖球賽
In Britain an extra round of football fixtures is played (unless New Year's Day falls on a Thursday, Friday or Sunday).
在英國，人們會新年當天加賽一輪英式橄欖球(除非這一天正好是週四、週五或週日)。
3.玫瑰遊行和玫瑰球賽
In Pasadena, California, United States, the Tournament of Roses is held, with revellers viewing the parade from the streets and watching on television, followed by the Rose Bowl college football game. The game is one of several post-season bowl games played in college football in the United States.
在美國加州的帕薩迪納市，人們在新年當天舉行“玫瑰遊行”，這天會有很多市民上街、或在家觀看。遊行結束後緊跟着會有“玫瑰碗”大學橄欖球比賽。“玫瑰碗”是美國大學季候賽中重要的一場。
4. 維也納新年音樂會
Vienna New Year Concert, in Austria.
奧地利在新年晚上會舉行維亞納新年演奏會(滬江小編偷笑：話說歐洲人的確比美國人有文化)。這場演唱會在全球的知名度無須多講，中央電視臺每年必轉，也受到很多國內觀衆的喜愛呢。
5. 倫敦新年大遊行
The New Year's Day Parade is held in London. Performers include acts from each of the city's 32 boroughs, as well as entertainment from around the world.
倫敦也有在新年舉行遊行的習俗。遊行的表演人員是來自大倫敦範圍32個區縣的代表隊，同時還有從全球邀請的表演藝術家們。
6. 美國南方的好運新年餐
In the Southern United States, people traditionally prepare a meal of collard greens, black-eyed peas and pork for a year of good luck. A dime is often placed beneath the plate as a part of the tradition.
在美國南方，人們會煮一餐由豬肉、甘藍菜和黑豆組成的新年餐來祝家人來年好運。在上菜的時候，通常還會在碟子下面放上一塊錢，這也是新年習俗的一部分。
7. 德國移民的新年大餐
In Pennsylvania and Ohio, mostly in or near Pennsylvania "Dutch" (Deitch/German) areas, it is common to celebrate New Year's Day with a meal of pork, sauerkraut, and mashed potatoes. The practice comes from a Pennsylvania "Dutch" tradition that dictates these foods will bring good luck in the new year.
在美國賓夕法尼亞和俄亥俄州的德意志聚居地，荷蘭和德國裔的居民會在新年煮一份他們民族的大餐。通常有豬肉、酸泡菜和土豆泥。據說這樣的食物會在新年給人們帶來好運。
