New Year’s is a time for celebration and reflection, marking the end of one year and the start of another. It is a holiday that is celebrated around the world, with different traditions and customs in each culture.

Here are some interesting facts about New Year!

What is the New Year Celebration? Why does the New Year begin on January 1? When is New Year’s Eve? How New Year is celebrated around the world

New Year’s is a festival that is celebrated around the world to mark the end of one year and the start of a new one. It is typically a time for parties, fireworks, and other celebrations. Many people also make resolutions for the new year, which are promises to themselves to improve certain aspects of their lives.

In many cultures, New Year’s is a time for family gatherings and traditional foods. It is also a time for superstitions and traditions, such as eating certain foods for good luck or wearing certain colors to bring prosperity.

 

The first recorded New Year’s celebration took place in ancient Babylon over 4,000 years ago. The Babylonians celebrated the new year in mid-March, when the spring equinox occurred. They believed that this was the start of the new year because it marked the beginning of a new agricultural cycle.

The Roman calendar originally started in March, but it was later changed to January by Roman Emperor Julius Caesar in 46 BCE. He named the month after Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and endings, because the month marked the start of the new year.

 

Malaysia

In Malaysia, New Year’s Eve is a time for parties and fireworks. Many people stay up late to welcome in the new year, and it is common for people to have a big feast with their families. In Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, there is a big countdown event at Dataran Merdeka (Independence Square) that attracts thousands of people. At midnight, there are fireworks and a giant light show.

Vietnam

In Vietnam, New Year’s Eve is known as Tet and is the most important holiday of the year. It is a time for family gatherings and traditional foods, such as banh chung (sticky rice cakes) and nem (spring rolls). It is also a time for cleaning and decorating the house with flowers, and it is customary to wear new clothes on New Year’s Day.

Thailand

In Thailand, New Year’s Eve is known as Songkran and is celebrated with water festivals. People throw water on each other as a sign of good luck and to symbolize washing away the old year. The holiday is also a time for family gatherings and traditional foods, such as khao chae (rice soaked in iced water) and kanom phing (sweet noodles).

Indonesia

In Indonesia, New Year’s Eve is known as Tahun Baru and is a time for parties and fireworks. It is also a time for traditional foods, such as nasi tumpeng (cone-shaped rice dish) and kue lapis (layered cake). In Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, there is a big countdown event at the National Monument (Monas) that attracts thousands of people.

The Philippines

In the Philippines, New Year’s Eve is a time for parties and fireworks. It is traditional to light firecrackers and make a lot of noise to drive away evil spirits. It is also customary to jump over a lit candle at midnight to ensure good fortune in the new year.

Singapore

In Singapore, New Year’s Eve is a time for parties and fireworks. It is also a time for traditional foods, such as nian gao (sticky rice cake) and yusheng (raw fish salad). In Singapore, there is a big countdown event at Marina Bay that attracts thousands of people. At midnight, there are fireworks and a light show.

New Year’s is a time for celebration and renewal, and it is a holiday that is celebrated in many different ways around the world. Whether you are ringing in the new year with a big party or a quiet night at home, it is a time to reflect on the past year and set goals for the year ahead. Here’s to a happy and prosperous new year!