新的开始
The new beginnings
New Year's is the Gregorian calendar's New Year’s;
元旦可是公历的新年呀,
with us it's the most important holiday; a rip-roaring good time.
在我们那儿是最重要的节日,热闹极了。
The Romans were the first to recognize New Year’s Day on January first.
罗马人是最早在一月一日庆祝元旦的。
A common calendar reflects the integration of Chinese and Western cultures.
一份普通的日历体现了中、西文化的融合。
In this country New Year's Day is a national holiday.
在这个国家里, 元旦是全国性的假日。
What I myself have consistently worked for the past year.
我本人在过去的一年里一直在努力工作。
Therefore, on this New Year's Day we are very happy.
因此,今年这个元旦是特别值得高兴的日子。
In all cultures, New Year's Day is time when people think of new beginnings.