Days Until New Year's Day
About New Year's Day
New Year's Day is celebrated in nearly every country around the world, making it the most universally observed holiday
📚 Interesting Facts
New Year's Day is celebrated in nearly every country around the world, making it the most universally observed holiday
The tradition of making New Year's resolutions dates back 4,000 years to ancient Babylon
Times Square New Year's Eve ball drop has been a tradition since 1907, with over 1 million people attending annually
In Spain, it's tradition to eat 12 grapes at midnight, one for each stroke of the clock
The first country to celebrate New Year is Kiribati in the Pacific Ocean, 14 hours ahead of UTC
🎊 Traditions & Celebrations
Making New Year's resolutions for self-improvement
Watching fireworks displays at midnight
Singing 'Auld Lang Syne' as the clock strikes twelve
Attending New Year's Day parades and football games
Having a special meal with family and friends
📜 Historical Events on This Day
Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation
Ellis Island opened as an immigration station
Fidel Castro took power in Cuba
The Euro currency was introduced in 11 European countries
Euro coins and banknotes entered circulation
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