新年の伝統について知ってる？

Discussion Questions

1.新年の伝統について何か知ってる？
1) What German traditions do you know for the New Year?
2.その中でやってることはある？
2) Which of the traditions do you also do or know?
3.新年の前日に何か見逃したことある？
3) Did you miss anything this New Year's Eve?
4.今年の良い目標は何にした？
4) What good resolutions have you made?
5.新年のお告げはどうだった？目標達成できるかな？
5) What does your New Year's oracle say about how the new year will be? Will you achieve your goals?
6.毎年大晦日を祝うのが好き？なんで？
6) Do you always feel like celebrating New Year's Eve? Why/why not?
7.ドイツの大晦日の祝い方と自分の国の違いは何？
7) How does a New Year's Eve celebration in Germany differ from one in your home country?
8.今までの大晦日で一番素敵だったことは何？
8) Which New Year's Eve was the most beautiful/craziest/saddest for you?
9.新年の目標って人々のメンタリティに影響すると思う？
9) To what extent do you think New Year's resolutions influence people's mentality?
10.鉛を溶かす風習についてどう思う？深い意味があると思う？
10) What do you think about the custom of lead pouring? Do you think it has a deeper meaning?

年越し (としこし) - the turn of the year

二日酔い (ふつかよい) - the hangover

伝統 (でんとう) - the tradition

風習 (ふうしゅう) - the custom

花火 (はなび) - the fireworks

幸せ (しあわせ) - bliss

大晦日パーティー (おおみそかぱーてぃー) - the New Year's Eve party

おせち料理 (おせちりょうり) - the New Year's pastry

スパークラー (すぱーくらー) - the sparkler

お告げ (おつげ) - the oracle

鉛を溶かす伝統は神秘的で面白いと思う。

I think the tradition of lead pouring is fascinating because it brings a touch of mystique to the turn of the year.

年越しは多くの人にとって過去を振り返るきっかけになってる。

The turn of the year is a reason for many people to reflect on the past months and reformulate their goals.

いろんな文化で大晦日の祝い方が違うのは面白いよね。

It's interesting to see how different cultures celebrate New Year's Eve.

毎年、目標を達成するために頑張るつもりだけど、難しいこともある。

Every year, I plan to keep my resolutions, even though it's often a challenge.

大晦日の特別な喜びは友達や家族と一緒にいることで増すんだよ。

The special joy of New Year's Eve is often enhanced by being with friends and family.