New Year’s Eve is one of the largest global celebrations because it marks the last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year's Eve is the last day of the year and the day before New Year’s Day, which marks the start of a new year according to the Gregorian calendar. The Gregorian calendar was introduced in the year 1582 by Pope Gregory XIII. It was adopted immediately in some areas of Europe but it was not used in various other countries until even centuries later. The United Kingdom and the United States started observing the Gregorian calendar in 1752, in which 11 days were dropped.
New Year’s Eve festivities can be traced back to celebrations in Europe that date back before Christianity spread. When many inhabitants in Europe were converted to Christianity, these festivals were merged with Christian beliefs and in time came to mark holidays such as the New Year’s Eve and New Year celebrations. Not all cultures follow the Gregorian calendar in observing New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. New Year in the Hindu, Chinese, Coptic, Jewish, Islamic calendars differ to that of the Gregorian calendar.
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are symbolized in various ways across the world. Midnight between New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day is often marked by fireworks and fire crackers. Many people drink and toast with champagne or other sparkling wine. For many, the New Year is a day of mixed emotions. Some celebrate by reflecting on events that took place in their lives that year and for others, they may start to make resolutions. Some people celebrate New Year’s Eve by attending midnight church services, while others gather in public venues such as Times Square in New York City, or Trafalgar Square in London to count down for the closing seconds of the old year. Many people hold parties to bid farewell to the finishing year and to celebrate the New Year.
Many people start counting down to New Year’s Day in the last minute or seconds before the last night of the year ends and the New Year begins. Some will tune into watching televised countdowns. Many people celebrate this event by exchanging hugs, kisses, and wishing each other a “Happy New Year”. In some parts of the world, including in the United States, many people sing the Scottish song “Auld Lang Syne” during the New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Happy New Year to one and all and no matter how you celebrate it, stay safe and have a wonderful experience !
New Year’s Eve is one of the largest global celebrations because it marks the last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year's Eve is the last day of the year and the day before New Year’s Day, which marks the start of a new year according to the Gregorian calendar. The Gregorian calendar was introduced in the year 1582 by Pope Gregory XIII. It was adopted immediately in some areas of Europe but it was not used in various other countries until even centuries later. The United Kingdom and the United States started observing the Gregorian calendar in 1752, in which 11 days were dropped.
New Year’s Eve festivities can be traced back to celebrations in Europe that date back before Christianity spread. When many inhabitants in Europe were converted to Christianity, these festivals were merged with Christian beliefs and in time came to mark holidays such as the New Year’s Eve and New Year celebrations. Not all cultures follow the Gregorian calendar in observing New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. New Year in the Hindu, Chinese, Coptic, Jewish, Islamic calendars differ to that of the Gregorian calendar.
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are symbolized in various ways across the world. Midnight between New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day is often marked by fireworks and fire crackers. Many people drink and toast with champagne or other sparkling wine. For many, the New Year is a day of mixed emotions. Some celebrate by reflecting on events that took place in their lives that year and for others, they may start to make resolutions. Some people celebrate New Year’s Eve by attending midnight church services, while others gather in public venues such as Times Square in New York City, or Trafalgar Square in London to count down for the closing seconds of the old year. Many people hold parties to bid farewell to the finishing year and to celebrate the New Year.
Many people start counting down to New Year’s Day in the last minute or seconds before the last night of the year ends and the New Year begins. Some will tune into watching televised countdowns. Many people celebrate this event by exchanging hugs, kisses, and wishing each other a “Happy New Year”. In some parts of the world, including in the United States, many people sing the Scottish song “Auld Lang Syne” during the New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Happy New Year to one and all and no matter how you celebrate it, stay safe and have a wonderful experience !