Once upon a time, there was a group of friends who were getting ready for their New Year's party. They had a timer set for the countdown to 2023 and were all wearing masks to hide their identities.
One friend suggested they wear party hats too, and another brought out champagne to celebrate the new year.
As the timer hit zero, they popped the champagne, and confetti flew everywhere!
But, as they took off their masks to cheers, they realized they were all wearing the same party hat by mistake. They laughed so hard that the confetti turned into tickles and they had the best New Year's party ever!
The End.

Reflections

1. What did the friends have to celebrate the new year?
2. Why were the friends wearing masks?
3. What happened at the end of the party?
4. How did the friends react when they took off their masks?
5. What do you think would have happened if they didn't realize they wore the same party hat?