No, not everyone celebrates the start of the new year on Jan. 1
Some countries use calendars that begin the year on dates in entirely different seasons, and some countries celebrate both Jan. 1 and a traditional new year.
Why do we celebrate New Year on January 1? A lookback at its fascinating history
The tradition of celebrating the New Year has evolved over millennia, from ancient Mesopotamia's Akitu festival to the modern Gregorian calendar.
Happy New Year 2025: History, Significance, and why do we celebrate New Year’s on January 1?
This time, the New Year will be observed on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, with many beginning the celebrations a day before, i.e., December 31st, 2024 (Tuesday), as New Year’s Eve.
Happy New Year 2025: History, Significance, Traditions, And Why We Celebrate New Year's Day
Explore the fascinating history and timeless significance of New Year’s Day, celebrated across the globe to mark new beginnings.
Welcome, 2025: Here's why January 1 is celebrated as New Year's Day
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 as per the local time zone.
Happy New Year 2025: Why the world celebrates New Year’s day on January 1st and what are some of its traditions?
New Year’s Day on January 1st is a time for renewal and optimism. It marks the beginning of a new year, a moment for reflection on the past and a chance to look forward to the future. While celebrated with diverse traditions around the world,
Knowledge nugget of the day: New Year’s Day in the Calendar
As we welcome 2025, let’s look at why January 1 is recognised by the Gregorian calendar as the beginning of a new year.
Skill shortage hits traditional calendar makers
Sales of local calendars combining traditional Indian calendars are rising, but the expertise to draw them is dwindling.
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How Ancient Maya and Aztecs Celebrated New Year’s Eve
The ancient Maya and Aztecs had detailed calendars that celebrated New Year's Eve at different times, with traditions to mark ...
These countries don’t celebrate New Year according to the Gregorian calendar
Here’s a look at some countries and regions that don’t mark New Year’s Day on January 1, and the rich cultural practices ...
Hanukkah started on Christmas Day in 2024 in rare occurrence
Christmas and Hanukkah both always fall on the 25th, but of two different months, with Christmas coming on the 25th of ...
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Non-Jewish holidays and Gregorian Calendar dates
Opponents of the Gregorian Calendar Date On the other hand, some of the Gedolei Yisrael (imminent rabbis) strongly opposed using the Gregorian date, claiming that those who used it were being ...
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Kentucky is undefeated in games following a break of 10 or more days
The seemingly randomness of the Gregorian calendar also occasionally throws a wrench in the Kentucky basketball schedule.
Not everyone celebrates New Year on January 1. Here's list of regions and religions with different dates for new years
Various cultures around the world celebrate the New Year on different dates according to their unique calendars and ...