John: Good morning, Jack! Happy New Year!
Mark: Happy New Year to you and your family!
John: Thank you very much. It`s good to see you again. You know, I was lucky to welcome in New Year`s Day with my family.
Mark: Then I`m sure you thoroughly enjoyed yourselves.
John: Of course. It was really enjoyable. We all, even the children, remained awake all night and made merry.
Mark: Do all Americans observe this holiday?
John: Certainly. At midnight many people go outside and shout «Happy New Year to