Instructional Video4:48
Curated Video

New Year's Celebrations Around the World

Pre-K - K
Join us on an exciting journey to discover how different countries celebrate New Year's Eve! 🎉 In this video, we'll explore unique traditions from Japan, Spain, Brazil, Scotland, and the Philippines. Learn about the customs,...
Instructional Video7:24
Wonderscape

The 15 Days of Chinese New Year: Customs, Mythology, and Festivities

K - 5th
Explore the 15-day celebration of Chinese New Year in this video, highlighting daily customs like setting off fireworks, not cleaning to preserve good luck, and celebrating the Lantern Festival. It covers the unique traditions for each...
Instructional Video3:23
Vlogbrothers

Why Does January First Start the New Year? - New Year's Explained

6th - 11th
CORRECTIONS: 1. Julius Caesar was not technically the first emperor of Rome, he declared himself dictator for life but did not establish a hereditary monarchy. His cousin, who succeeded him, Augustus, established the monarchy and was...
Instructional Video15:58
Wonderscape

Holiday Kids: History of the Calendar and New Year's Traditions Around the World

K - 5th
This video provides a brief history of the calendar and explores New Year's traditions and customs around the world. The video also discusses the tradition of making New Year's resolutions and the significance of the song "Auld Lang...
Instructional Video1:47
PBS

New Years Day | All About the Holidays

K - 5th
How do you celebrate New Year's? Some make resolutions on January first, while Rosh Hashanah is a celebration of the Jewish New Year. Watch to learn more about the traditions of New Year's around the world and in the United States.
Instructional Video
A&E Television

History.com: New Year's Eve Ball Drop

9th - 10th
We all watch the ball drop on New Year's Eve, but the ball has its own history that began well before Times Square. [1:01]