T.V.O. Kids Hosted Breaks Holidays 2025: Why we Celebrate New Years

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[“Auld Lang Syne” tune plays, party horn blares]

DESCRIPTION: In the T.V.O. Kids studio, Gabrielle wears a pink T.V.O. Kids blouse, a strand of lights as a necklace, and a “Happy New Year” tiara over her short brown hair. She blows into a party horn. On a table in front of her is a garland, a blue party hat, and blue-and-white balloons.

GABRIELLE: Do you know why we celebrate New Year's? It's the moment we say bye-bye to the old year…

[Whoosh]

DESCRIPTION: Gabrielle waves.

GABRIELLE: And hello to the brand-new one. People have been celebrating the New Year for thousands of years.

[Fireworks whistle]

DESCRIPTION: Video clips feature a man, a woman, and two children watching fireworks and a crowd watching musicians on a stage surrounded by Christmas trees.

GABRIELLE: Some with fireworks, some with music, and some with really loud countdowns.

GABRIELLE SHOUTS: 10, 9, 8...

GABRIELLE: Some communities even mark the New Year on a different date than January first. But one fun tradition is making resolutions, little promises to ourselves like, "I'll eat more veggies," or "I'll keep my room clean." I think we all need a little help with that one. It's a way to start fresh and try something new. So, whether you're staying up late banging pots and pans or snoozing through midnight like I will, New Year's is all about hope, change, and getting to buy a new calendar. Happy New Year!

[Party horn blares, confetti explodes]

DESCRIPTION: In animation, confetti falls around Gabrielle.