New Year 2023: Why is January 1 celebrated as New Year? History, significance, traditions and all you need to know
2 years, 2 months ago

New Year 2023: Why is January 1 celebrated as New Year? History, significance, traditions and all you need to know

Hindustan Times  

2023 is just a few days away. Know more about history, significance, traditions, and why January 1 is celebrated as the beginning New Year. New Year 2023 History: Why is January 1 celebrated as New Year? It was only after Pope Gregory reformed the Julian calendar and standardised January 1 as the first day of a new year that it slowly became acceptable. New Year 2023 Significance And Traditions New Year celebrations in many countries begin on December 31, known as New Year's Eve, and last until the early hours of January 1.

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Happy 2025: Who decided to celebrate New Year on January 1?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Happy 2025: Who decided to celebrate New Year on January 1?

Live Mint  

Happy New Year: Goodbye 2024! Well, according to Britannica, the Roman republican calendar and the Julian calendar both recognised January 1 as the beginning of the New Year. Oldest New Years celebration Meanwhile, the TIMES magazine said the oldest recorded new year festivities date back to 2000 BC in ancient Mesopotamia, where Iraq is now. The Gregorian calendar also formalised …

Which Countries Celebrate The New Year's Day Before India?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Which Countries Celebrate The New Year's Day Before India?

ABP News  

The New Year's Day is celebrated at different times by different regions because of the Earth's rotation and the multiple time zones. Countries in the South Pacific Ocean are the first to ring in the New Year, with midnight in New Zealand striking 18 hours before the ball drop in Times Square in New York. By the time these uninhabited …

Why does the New Year start on January 1?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Why does the New Year start on January 1?

Hindustan Times  

Several countries around the world have already entered 2025, while in other nations, January 1, the first day of the year, will begin the moment the clock strikes midnight under the local time zone. Britannica states that during his reign, Roman emperor Numa Pompilius revised the Roman republican calendar to make January the year's first month instead of March. However, …

Which country rings the New Year first? Full list of countries from first to last
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Which country rings the New Year first? Full list of countries from first to last

Live Mint  

New Year 2025: As the countdown for the upcoming new year 2025 begins in India, people across the world will welcome the new year at different time zones due to Earth's rotation cycle. From the small Pacific islands to a big city like New York, take a look at when and where the new year will be celebrated on December …

New Year's Eve 2024: With Google Doodle Kicking Off the Countdown, Here Are Some Top Wishes and Quotes to Share with Your Loved Ones
2 months, 3 weeks ago

New Year's Eve 2024: With Google Doodle Kicking Off the Countdown, Here Are Some Top Wishes and Quotes to Share with Your Loved Ones

New Indian Express  

The Significance and History of New Year’s Eve New Year’s Eve, celebrated annually on December 31st, marks the end of one year and the beginning of another. The tradition of welcoming the new year dates back to ancient civilizations, with the earliest recorded festivities observed by the Babylonians over 4,000 years ago. The modern Gregorian calendar, introduced by Pope Gregory …

Winter Solstice 2024: What to know about the official first day of winter
3 months, 1 week ago

Winter Solstice 2024: What to know about the official first day of winter

Live Mint  

The Winter Solstice marks the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, ushering in colder weather and holiday traditions. The Winter Solstice marks the precise moment at which the Northern Hemisphere is tilted farthest from the Sun, with an axial tilt of about 23.5 degrees. Astronomical vs. meteorological Winter Astronomical Winter: The solstice marks the official first day of winter …

New Year 2024: Why do we celebrate New Year on January 1? History, significance, traditions and all you need to know
1 year, 2 months ago

New Year 2024: Why do we celebrate New Year on January 1? History, significance, traditions and all you need to know

Hindustan Times  

As the clock strikes midnight and fireworks light up the sky, people around the world will come together to welcome the New Year on January 1st. On January 1, the world will bid farewell to 2023 and welcome the New Year 2024 with the promise of a more prosperous and brighter future. New Year 2024: Why do we celebrate New …

From Chinese New Year To Nowruz, Different Cultures That Do Not Celebrate New Year On January 1
4 years, 2 months ago

From Chinese New Year To Nowruz, Different Cultures That Do Not Celebrate New Year On January 1

ABP News  

Almost the whole world is excited for the New Year. Here Are Different Cultures That Do Not Celebrate New Year On January 1 Chinese New Year Also called as the ‘Spring Festival’, the Chinese New Year is celebrated with great enthusiasm and zeal, not just in China but in Southeast Asian countries that follow the Lunar calendar and the large …

Happy New Year 2020: Find out which country celebrates New Year first, which observes 2020 last
5 years, 2 months ago

Happy New Year 2020: Find out which country celebrates New Year first, which observes 2020 last

India TV News  

New Year is celebrated across cultures and cut across religious lines. The entire week, starting from Christmas to New Year’s Eve, and the New Year Day, the atmosphere is really electrifying. Check out the list of nations that will enjoy New Year celebrations at different time zones. World New Year 2020 Time Table: Check Timings of New Year Celebrations in …

January 2020: List of important days
5 years, 2 months ago

January 2020: List of important days

India Today  

Every day is a new beginning. There are several festivals and important days that are celebrated in January. The several festivals and important days that are celebrated in January are as follows: January 1- New Years Day January 01- Global Family Day January 02- Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti January 02- Mannam Jayanthi January 06- World Day for War Orphans January …

New Year's Day（新年）-英语点津
21 years, 2 months ago

New Year's Day（新年）-英语点津

China Daily  

The lighted ball in New York's Times Square（时代广场）starts picking up speed（加快速度）. We can trace the origins of a new year's celebration back to the ancient Egyptians and Babylonians, at least 4,000 years ago. The Roman Senate had actually tried to make January 1 New Year's Day in 153 BC, but it wasn't until Caesar stretched out 47 BC for 445 …

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