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In many cultures, people exchange cards and gifts on New Year's Day.

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Sentence

Narrator

In many cultures, people exchange cards and gifts on New Year's Day.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Information

Many cultures have traditions of exchanging cards and gifts on New Year's Day.

Making a Comparison

Unlike some cultures, many exchange cards and gifts to celebrate the new year.

Describing Customs

A common New Year's Day custom in many parts of the world involves the exchange of cards and gifts.

Asking a Question

Do people in your culture exchange cards and gifts on New Year's Day?

Rephrased versions

Formal

The exchange of cards and gifts on New Year's Day is a customary practice in numerous cultures.

Casual

Lots of places give each other cards and presents on New Year's Day.

Simpler English

Many cultures give gifts on New Year's Day.

Phrases to learn

exchange cards and gifts

To give and receive cards and presents.

New Year's Day

The first day of the year.