Read in this article a story about the New Year in English with translation. New Year is a fun and wonderful holiday. Our days are filled with happiness and beautiful magic. We wish everyone a merry New Year and give gifts to each other. It seems that we are children again, waiting for magic.

New Year is a cheerful and wonderful holiday. Our days are filled with happiness and beautiful magic. We are listening to and singing Christmas songs, wishing all the happy New Year, and giving presents to each other. It seems that we are children again waiting for the magic.

New Year's decoration (Christmas decorations)

According to our country’s New Year traditions, we buy and decorate fur-tree with toys, sweets, electric candles, and a big star on the top of the tree. We also put a figurine of Grandfather Frost under a fur-tree, so he can bring gifts to our house. We work to decorate our house for New Year to bring the holiday spirit: we stick snowflakes on windows, hang a beautiful wreath at the front door, and hang garlands of gleaming tinsel on other doors and walls as well.

In accordance with the traditions of our country, we buy and decorate the Christmas tree with toys, sweets, electric candles and a star on top of the tree. We also put a figurine of Santa Claus under the Christmas tree so that he can bring gifts to our house. We try to decorate our house for the New Year to bring the spirit of the holiday: we attach snowflakes to the windows, hang a beautiful wreath on the front door, and hang garlands of glittery tinsel on other doors and walls.

Preparing for New Year's party (Preparing for the celebration of the New Year)

Most people prefer to prepare for the holiday party in advance. We cook , and jellied just the day before the New Year. As for the main dish, we prefer to bake something in the oven: chicken, beef, pork or even a rabbit. The table is served in a festive way. There are a lot of fresh fruits, vegetables, greens, mushrooms and pickled cucumbers. And of course beverages: champagne, juices, mineral water and strong drinks for those who like them.

Most people prefer to prepare in advance for the holiday. We cook herring under a fur coat, Olivier salad and aspic on the eve of the New Year. As for the main dish, we prefer to bake something in the oven: chicken, beef, pork or even rabbit. The table is served in a festive way. There are many fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, mushrooms and pickles. And, of course, drinks: champagne, juices, mineral water and spirits for those who like them.

New Year's coming (New Year's coming)

Normally, we get together for the holiday table about 10 pm to say goodbye to the Old Year. It is believed that the New Year is a family holiday, so we always try to join with relatives and friends. About midnight we turn on the TV and listen to the President's speech. We listen to him holding a glass of champagne in our hands. He usually talks for about 10 minutes, congratulating everyone on the New Year and wishes all the best. When Kremlin Chimes, the main clock of our country, start to beat, we make a toast and drink the champagne, congratulate each other, and make a wish.

We usually gather at the festive table around 10 pm to say goodbye to the Old Year. It is believed that the New Year is a family holiday, so we always try to connect with relatives and friends. Around midnight we turn on the TV and listen to the president's speech. We listen to him, holding a glass of champagne in our hands. He usually speaks for about 10 minutes, wishing everyone a Happy New Year and all the best. When the Chimes, the main clock of our country, start to strike, we make a toast, drink champagne, congratulate each other and make a wish.

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Then we exchange gifts with each other and have some fun dancing around the tree, joking, laughing and enjoying the holiday together. What else do we like doing on New Year's Eve? We like to go out and watch fireworks display. Many people on New Year's Eve fire magnificent fireworks over the city and the dark sky shines with colored lights. But it's cold outside, and soon we'll go home. Here we have a cup of hot tea with a slice of yummy dessert. We watch Christmas movies and enjoy a party and our family.

Then we exchange gifts with each other and have fun dancing around the tree, joking, laughing and enjoying the holiday together. What else do we like on New Year's Eve? We like to go outside and watch fireworks. Many people on New Year's Eve light magnificent fireworks over the city, and the dark sky shines with colored lights. But it's cold outside, and soon we'll go home. Here we have a cup of hot tea with a piece of delicious dessert. We watch Christmas movies and enjoy the party and our family.

We celebrate the New Year in the spirit of kindness, spreading joy, and love.
We celebrate the New Year in a spirit of kindness, spreading joy and love.

New Year is one of the most beloved and cherished holidays of the year. Both adults and children like celebrating this day. In most countries it traditionally falls on the night of December 31 st . Thus, January 1st marks the beginning of the new calendar year.

As for me, I start thinking of New Year presents at the beginning of December. I usually prepare handmade postcards for people I love and value. They say that I make fantastic postcards. That's because I attended some scrapbooking classes several years ago.

Starting from the end of November all the shops, offices and other places in the street wear special, festive decorations and remind a fairy tale. As for my family, we start decorating the house in the middle of December.

My father usually buys a tall fir-tree and sets it up in the living-room. My brother and I happily decorate it with bright themed toys, garlands and confetti.

For the New Year feast my mum cooks special dishes. Every year, on the 31 st of December there are plenty of sweet cookies, some vegetable salads, a roasted chicken and a bottle of champagne on our table.

At midnight my dad fills everyone's glasses with champagne and says the toast to welcome the coming year. We also turn on the TV to hear the chimes of the Kremlin. At the same time I know that somewhere in London my English penfriend listens to the chimes of famous Big Ben.

New Year is one of the most beloved and cherished holidays of the year. This day is celebrated by both adults and children. In most countries, it traditionally falls on the night of December 31st. Thus, January 1st marks the beginning of a new calendar year.

As for me, I start thinking about New Year's gifts in early December. I usually make handmade cards for people I love and appreciate. They say I make excellent postcards. This is because I took a scrapbooking class a few years ago.

Starting from the end of November, all shops, offices and other establishments on the streets are dressed up in special, festive decorations, as if in a fairy tale. As for my family, we start decorating the house in mid-December.

My dad usually buys a tall spruce and puts it in the living room. My brother and I are happy to decorate it with bright themed toys, garlands and confetti.

For the New Year's feast, my mother prepares special dishes. Every year on December 31st, we have sweet pastries, vegetable salads, fried chicken and a bottle of champagne on the table.

At midnight, my father pours champagne for everyone and makes a toast welcoming the coming year. We also turn on the TV to hear the Kremlin chimes. At the same time, I know that somewhere in London my English pen friend is listening to the famous Big Ben.

Each country has its own New Year traditions. In our article we will talk about the English and American customs of celebrating the New Year. Let's celebrate the New Year in English!

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New Year in Great Britain In the United Kingdom, the New Year is celebrated from the evening of December 31st into January 1st. The date was declared as the New Year in 1752. Before 1752, England celebrated its New Year on Christmas Day, that is on December, 25. Traditionally it is not as widely celebrated as Christmas. However, people enthusiastically wait for the time of the New Year to arrive; more so because it offers them a chance to carry forward their celebration mood of Christmas ahead and higher with the New Year celebrations. New Year Celebrations In the present time, the most common trend is to organize a house party on the New Year midnight where everyone from the family and close friends is invited to be a part of it. Also, special midnight parties are organized in discotheques, pubs, clubs, and bars. New Year day also see lot of theme parties, carnivals, live concerts, and salsa dance celebrations occurring in different parts of Great Britain.	New Year in Great Britain In the United Kingdom, New Year's Day is celebrated on the night of December 31st to January 1st. The date of the celebration of the New Year was determined in 1752, and until then its arrival was celebrated on Christmas - December 25th. Traditionally, this holiday is not celebrated as magnificently as Christmas. Nevertheless, the British are looking forward to the New Year with enthusiasm, in large part because they have a chance to extend the Christmas mood by leaving it for a whole year after the New Year holiday is over. How New Year's Eve is Celebrated Nowadays, the most common way to celebrate the New Year is to organize a New Year's party, to which all family members and close friends are invited. Also, themed night parties are held at discos, pubs, clubs and bars. The first of January is also marked by a great variety of themed parties, carnivals, live music concerts and salsa festivals.
New Year Arrival As soon as the clock on the Big Ben in the midnight rings twelve, everyone present in the party, in the house, in the streets shout, whistle, and create noise to mark the arrival of the New Year. It is followed by greeting everyone around by hugs and kisses. A drinking toast is raised by everyone in concert to officially get into the celebration grove. Lavish meals are served, champagne flows in, creative fireworks are done, and everyone gets into the singing and dancing atmosphere on the biggest night of the year. New Year Parade which initiates on the noon of the New Year day saw thousands of people participating in it, with dancers, drummers, acrobats, and musicians. The parade moves through the streets of Whitehall, Pall Mall, and eventually concluding at Berkley square. First Footing In Great Britain, there is a traditional belief that whosever first arrives at the threshold of the household will be the one bringing good luck to the lives of the inhabitants of the household living in, for the entire coming year. The tradition is called as "First Footing". As a part of "First Footing" tradition, the Brits pray for young, healthy, handsome, and a dark haired male to be their first arriver of the New Year. However, a woman, a blonde, or a red colored person is not welcome for the day, as they are considered to bring bad luck for the entire year. Traditionally, strangers are also thought to bring good luck. More so, if that person carries coal, money, bread, salt, or holy mistletoe with him, then it is considered to be a sign of a good luck and prosperity for the rest of the year. Traditionally, the first footer is meant to follow and abide by certain customs and traditions. Few of them as mentioned in legends states that the first footer should always enter into the house from the front door, and should exit from the back door. Also, the first footer, without speaking or wishing to anyone or vice versa, should place the fuel (as carried along) on ​​fire, should place loaf on the table, and should pour in water for the head of the household. Tradition also calls for gifting of the mistletoe by the visitor to any household member. Other New Year Traditions in the UK There is also a popular tradition of exchanging New Year gifts while wishing each other. However, with Christmas day falling a few days before the New Year day, this tradition of exchanging gifts is now less followed. Then, there is a tradition of "burning of bush", which is considered to be a symbol of burning of all past evils and making a new beginning. Other than this, the New Year morning see young kids waking up early, and then making rounds of neighborhood while singing New Year celebration sings.	New Year's Eve As soon as the clock on Big Ben strikes twelve at midnight, everyone present both at the party itself and in the whole house and even on the street begin to shout, whistle and make noise, welcoming the New Year. After that comes the turn of mutual congratulations, kisses and hugs. Everyone raises their glasses to the official start of the new year. A plentiful dinner is served, champagne flows like water, colorful fireworks are arranged - everything is immersed in the festive atmosphere of song and dance on this most important night of the year. At noon on the first of January, the New Year's parade begins, in which thousands of Britons take part, and among them are dancers, drummers, acrobats and musicians. The festive procession passes through the streets of White Hall, Pall Mall and ends at Berkeley Square. First Footing - the tradition of "first foot" There is a traditional belief in Great Britain that the one who first sets foot on the threshold of the house in the new year will bring good luck to its inhabitants for the whole coming year. This tradition is called "First Footing". Obeying this tradition, the British pray to God that the first guest of their house in the new year will be a young, healthy and handsome brunette. But women and people of both sexes with blond or red hair are undesirable guests on this day - it is believed that they can bring bad luck for the whole year. Also, it is traditionally believed that foreigners bring happiness. In addition, if the first person to step on the threshold brings coal, money, bread, salt or mistletoe, this will also be considered a sign of good luck and wealth that await the owners of the house in the coming year. As has long been customary, the first person to step on the threshold must follow certain customs and traditions. According to beliefs, the first footer (the first one to enter) must enter the house through the front door, and exit through the back door. Without saying a word, without a single wish to the owners of the house (and reciprocal wishes), he must throw the wood he brought into the fireplace, put bread on the table and pour water for the head of the family. And, according to tradition, the first guest should present mistletoe to one of the household members. Other UK New Year Traditions The tradition of exchanging New Year's gifts and wishes is also popular. But since Christmas is celebrated only a few days earlier, this custom is losing its fans these days. In addition, there is a tradition of "burning the bush" (burning of the bush), symbolizing farewell to all the troubles that happened in the past year and the beginning of a new happy life. There is another custom - on the first day of the new year, children get up early in the morning and go around the neighbors, singing New Year's songs.
American New Year Traditions On the surface, American New Year traditions might appear to present fewer pratfalls than, say, those of Christmas Day. After all, a good portion of New Year customs, such as the obligatory countdown, the clinking of glasses and the televised fireworks displays, are fairly universal. However, there are a fair few differences as well. First, there's the time difference; Americans chime in the New Year some several hours after the citizens of Great Britain. Times Square is an iconic setting for what is known in the United States as the “Ball drop”, in which a Waterford crystal ball descends from atop One Times Square, reaching its destination on the stroke of midnight. It is perhaps America's equivalent of Big Ben's midnight chime, which famously heralds the arrival of the New Year with a series of gongs.	American New Year Traditions At first glance, the American New Year may appear to be the twin brother of its British counterpart. After all, the bulk of New Year's traditions, such as the obligatory countdown of seconds before the New Year, the clinking of glasses at New Year's midnight, and the festive broadcast of New Year's fireworks, are pretty universal. However, there are also several differences. The first is the difference in time. The American New Year comes a few hours later than the British one. New York's Times Square is the classic venue for the Ball drop ceremony. During the ceremony, the Waterford Crystal (the name of the design firm that made it) is lowered from the One Times Square skyscraper: with the last stroke of the clock, it reaches ground level. This custom (and it originated as far back as 1907) should probably be considered the equivalent of the midnight chime of the clocks on Big Ben, whose famous bell ringing welcomes the arrival of the New Year.
In parts of America, another sound ringing in the New Year might be that of rifles firing into the air. And these are not the rifles of marching bands or military personnel, but local residents. Of course, the practice of shooting skyward, with all its inherent dangers, is one that is outlawed in many parts of America. In the moments (and indeed days) following New Year celebrations, it is customary in the United States - just as it is in Britain - to wish people well in the New Year. But America wouldn't be America without offering a slight variation on the familiar phrase “Happy New Year!”. It is fashionable in the states to conclude this phrase with a possessive ‘s’ - as in “Happy New Year’s” - presumably as a shortening of “Happy New Year’s day!” Whichever way it is said, however, many Americans - particularly in the south - believe that your chances of having a good New Year are improved dramatically by eating black-eyed peas and greens. Many consider the consumption of black-eyed peas and greens to suggest humility, ahead of a year of wealth and good fortune. The traditional New Year's dish served in the Southern United States is named Hoppin" John. It is made with black-eyed peas and rice, onions, and bacon. On the day after New Year's Day, leftover "Hoppin" John" is called "Skippin" Jenny," and further demonstrates one's frugality, bringing a hope for an even better chance of prosperity in the New Year. Well-known phrases are, “Peas for pennies, greens for dollars, and cornbread for gold”, “Eat poor that day, eat rich the rest of the year”, “Rice for riches and peas for peace.”	In some parts of America, another "sound effect" that accompanies the celebration of the New Year may be the sound of guns firing into the air. And this shooting is not carried out by marching bands and not by the military - ordinary local residents shoot. Of course, the practice of firing into the sky, with all the dangers that go with it, is illegal in many parts of America. In the first moments (and, in fact, days) after the New Year holiday, in the USA - as in Great Britain - there is a tradition to wish others happiness in the new year. But America wouldn't be America if it hadn't slightly modified the usual phrase “Happy New Year!”. In the United States, it is considered fashionable to end this wish with a possessive 's:“Happy New Year’s” is supposedly a shortened version of the phrase “Happy New Year’s day!” ("Happy New Year's Day!"). But no matter how this wish sounds, many Americans - in particular, in the south - are confident that the chances of a successful new year can be significantly increased by including the so-called black-eyed or cow peas (black-eyed peas) and greens in the New Year's dinner ( greens). Many people consider this custom a kind of rite of humility that will attract wealth and prosperity in the coming year. Hoppin' John is the name of a traditional New Year's dish served in the southern states of the United States. It is made from black-eyed peas, rice, onions and bacon. What's left of Jumping John on January 2nd is called Skippin' Jenny - this dish also symbolizes thrift, which will be rewarded with wealth in the new year. Everyone knows the phrase: “Peas for pennies, greens for dollars, and cornbread for gold.”- "Peas for pennies, green vegetables for dollars, cornbread for gold." “Eat poor that day, eat rich the rest of the year.”- "On this day, eat poorly, and on the rest of the year - richly." “Rice for riches and peas for peace.”- "Rice for wealth, peas for peace."

Modern New Year Traditions

New Year Resolutions - New Year's vows

As the old year draws to a close, we take stock of the past and draw conclusions for the future. Many people promise themselves to start a new life: quit a bad habit, lose weight, learn a foreign language.

For example, here are the TOP 10 most popular New Year's resolutions that US residents make to themselves:

Lose Weight - lose weight
Getting Organized - become more organized
Spend Less, Save More - spend less, save more
Enjoy Life to the Fullest - enjoy life to the fullest
Staying Fit and Healthy - to be fit and healthy
Learn Something Exciting - learn something interesting
Quit Smoking - quit smoking
Help Others in Their Dreams - help others achieve their dreams
Fall in Love
Spend More Time with Family - spend more time with family

And although the number of those who annually make solemn New Year's resolutions to themselves is quite high (45%), only 8% of the most purposeful manage to fulfill them. Nevertheless, if you still believe the statistics, people who are used to giving "New Year's vows" are 10 times more likely to achieve their goal than those who do not even bother to formulate them. It seems that it is high time for us to adopt this wonderful New Year's tradition: let's set ourselves new responsible goals this year, possibly related to learning the language, and we will strive for them (especially since in case of failure we will have some more then the number of chances to "renew vows").

Secret Santa - Secret Santa

There is an interesting modern tradition that is very common in work collectives. It is called "Secret Santa" and consists in anonymously giving each other Christmas and New Year's gifts by a group of people (more often - employees of the same company).

No one can answer the question of how and when exactly this tradition appeared, but the American philanthropist Larry Dean Stewart (1948 - 2007) is considered the first "secret Santa". The millionaire Stuart, who had done anonymous good deeds for twenty years, once, before he was a millionaire, was in dire need. The owner of one of the restaurants took pity on Stuart, feeding him once a free lunch; having become rich, Larry, in memory of this incident, decided to help people without giving his name.

Strange New Year's Traditions

Mistletoe leaves under the pillow - a sure way to find a husband (Ireland)

Watching the British show "Dinner for One" (Germany)

Since 1972, for inexplicable reasons, the inhabitants of Germany have been watching the old British show Dinner for One (1920) every New Year, otherwise they will not see happiness in the new year. The origin of this custom is unclear even to the Germans themselves. But this purely British show is watched by almost everyone who turned on the TV on New Year's Eve - and this is one third of all Germans. As a result, the show entered the Guinness Book of Records as the world's most watched show.

Black rabbit, white rabbit

In the last seconds of the passing year in Yorkshire they say: " black rabbits, black rabbits, black rabbits("Black bunnies, black bunnies, black bunnies...").
And after midnight - White rabbits, white rabbits, white rabbits"(" White rabbits, white rabbits, white rabbits ... "). And what about rabbits? But what's the difference - the main thing is to attract good luck. And then any rabbits are good.

Auld Lang Syne - traditional New Year's song

Every year on December 31st in Britain, the same ritual is repeated. As soon as Big Ben hits midnight, people all over the country join hands and sing the good old song Auld Lang Syne. What do these words mean? And what does this song mean for people in the UK?

Auld Lang Syne is an old Scottish song, first recorded in the eighteenth century. This song gained the greatest popularity in the version of the Scottish poet Robert Burns, so the authorship is attributed to him.

The words Auld Lang Syne translated from Old Scots means "old days" or "times past".

And you can learn the pronunciation of this song by singing along to another great Scot - Rod Stewart:

What is New Year's?
Does everyone celebrate the New Year? Does the celebration fall on the same day each year? I think New Year"s is a holiday that everyone celebrates but will not be celebrated on the same day of each year. For instance, in my country, Vietnam, New Year"s day is different from the American New Year because we don" t go by the American calendar. We go by the Chinese calendar. Usually my New Year's celebration is in Mid-January or February; while the Laotians" New Year is in April. The youngsters especially look forward to this ceremony because each one receives a small sum of money wrapped in the traditional red envelope. On these days we eat special cakes that we don't eat during regular days . It is called sticky rice cake "Banh Chung"?. The American New Year is not a significant celebration as the Vietnamese New Year which focuses on traditions, customs and religious aspects important to all Vietnamese.

Traditionally, the Vietnamese New year is the lunar New Year Festival. It is the most important Vietnamese holiday, and it is called "Tet Nguyen Dan"?. It is a celebration which combines the excitement of the Fourth of July, thanksgiving, Christmas and the beginning of spring as well as the New Year. The traditional Vietnamese calendar runs in cycles of twelve years. A genie, in the form of an animal figure, dominates each year. They are in the following order: mouse, buffalo, tiger, cat, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, cock, dog, and hog. As the old year gives way to the new year, the ruling genie quietly bows out to the next genie. To recognize its importance, Vietnamese ancestors many invented rituals, rules and regulations in its honor.

Essay in English - about the new year with translation

I help my mother to prepare a festive table on December 31. New Year’s Eve always seems to me magical and unforgettable. At midnight after the president's appearance on television chiming clock begins to strike. We wish each other a happy New Year and make a wish and then exchange gifts. When I was a child I found the gifts under the Christmas tree and I thought that Santa Claus had brought them. Although I’m already adult and I don’t believe that Santa Claus exists, on New Year’s Eve I want to find myself in the dream and to believe in a miracle.

New Year
My name is Eva. I am 13 years old. In our family, the most favorite holiday is the New Year. At the beginning of December, everyone gets into a festive mood. In the city, the streets and shop windows are decorated with bright, multi-colored garlands. And on the main square they set up a huge Christmas tree. We are starting to prepare for the holiday. At New Year's fairs, we buy each other gifts, Christmas decorations and tinsel. At the end of December, we install an artificial Christmas tree at home and decorate it for the holiday.

On December 31, I help my mother prepare a festive table. New Year's Eve always seems magical and unforgettable to me. At midnight, after the President's speech on TV, the chimes begin to strike. We congratulate each other on the new year and make a wish, and then exchange gifts. When I was little, I found gifts under the tree and thought that Santa Claus brought them to me. And although I am already an adult, and I do not believe that Santa Claus exists, but on New Year's Eve I want to be in a fairy tale and believe in a miracle.

New Year Celebration in my family starts in the middle of December, when we begin to decorate our apartment and buy presents. We used to decorate an artificial tree, not a real one. Artificial tree stays longer with no cutting needed. We love to decorate the tree with toys, multicolored New Year baubles, sweets and mandarins, then we put a big beautiful star on the top, and little colored lights on the tree branches.

All apartments are adorned with glittering tinsels and with hand-made fir wreath on the door. All of us hide New Year presents under the tree, we love to put the present into special boxes or in wrapping paper, so we never know what is inside. Me and my mom always cook a very sophisticated dinner, including some elaborate dishes and a cake. Our relatives come to our place, and they also put their presents under the tree.

Just before midnight at 11.55 pm our president addresses all the people with his New Year speech. He reflects on the past year, and wishes everybody happiness in the New Year. Then we raise a toast while the chiming clock on the Kremlin Tower is counting down the last seconds of the year. After that my grandfather wears a costume of Grandfather Frost, he plays funny games with us, we dance together, sing New Year songs. Late at night we start to open our presents. magic time! I usually get many nice useful things from my family and relatives!

I love to spend this holiday with my family!

Translation:

The celebration of the New Year in my family begins in mid-December, when we start decorating the apartment and buying gifts. We are used to putting an artificial Christmas tree instead of a real one. An artificial Christmas tree lasts longer and you don't need to cut real trees. We love to decorate it with toys, colorful Christmas balls, sweets and tangerines, we install a beautiful big star on top, and small multi-colored light bulbs on the branches.

We decorate the whole apartment with shiny tinsel, and hang a wreath on the door, which we ourselves make. We hide gifts under the tree, we like to put gifts in boxes or wrap them in paper so no one can see what's inside. My mother and I always cook a very sophisticated dinner, which consists of complex dishes and cake. Our relatives come to visit us and also put their gifts under the Christmas tree.

Just before midnight, at 11:55 p.m., our president addresses the people with a New Year's message. He reflects on the outgoing year, and wishes everyone happiness in the new year. Then we raise our glasses to the sound of the Kremlin chimes counting down the last seconds of the old year. After that, my grandfather puts on a Santa Claus costume, plays funny games with us, we dance and sing New Year's songs. Late at night we start unpacking the presents. Magic time! I always get a lot of good and useful things from my family and relatives!

I love celebrating the New Year with my family!

Useful expressions:

To decorate - decorate

to buy presents - buy gifts

artificial tree - artificial tree

multicolored new year baubles - colorful Christmas balls

to be adorned with - to be decorated

glittering tinsels - shiny tinsel

wreath - a wreath that is hung on the door

wrapping paper

sophisticated dinner - exquisite dinner

elaborate dishes - complex dishes

to raise a toast - raise a toast

the chiming clock - chiming clock

Grandfather Frost - Santa Claus