| Polar bears |
On January 1, 2,000 people went for a Polar Bear Swim at English Bay Beach. More people went for a dip in other locations around Metro Vancouver. In some places the swimmers paid a small registration fee for charity. (To see pictures click here.)
Why do people swim in the cold? Some people want one more exciting party to end the holidays. Some people want to really wake up for the new year.
A lot of people make New Year's resolutions. These are plans to change something in your life. You might make a resolution to get more exercise or to call your mother more often. You can make a resolution to study English harder! It's always helpful to have a learning goal. If you want some ideas for learning English, look around this web page.
