New Year’s Day

New Year’s Day comes on January 1st and marks the beginning of the year, a time to start fresh and write the happiest story! This is the best time to get rid of bad habits, rethink behavior, quit a depressing job, or take a trip. What are your plans?

History

Scientists cannot say for sure who came up with the idea of celebrating the holiday. There are many theories: Babylon, Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, but most lean towards the ancient Celts. Of course, Santa Claus and Rudolph the reindeer did not exist for them; the population organized festivities in honor of good and evil spirits. New Year’s Day was a pagan holiday on the winter solstice.

In Egypt, the celebration took place in September. The date was not chosen by chance: during this period, the Nile River overflowed its banks, signaling the start of the agricultural season. Agriculture was very important. During this period, they gave gifts to loved ones and had fun. The Roman statesman Julius Caesar introduced the Julian calendar in 46 BC. It was he who established January 1 as the beginning of the year.

Interesting Facts

Noteworthy:

• The pyrotechnics used on the occasion originated in China. Since ancient times, people have used primitive firecrackers and fires to scare away dark forces;
• According to confirmed data, people began to decorate Christmas trees in the 17th century;
• In Israel, two holidays are: one on the usual date, the other in September;
• The highest artificial Christmas tree is installed in Rio de Janeiro, standing at 76 meters tall;
• Since the 19th century, people have sculpted snowmen with a carrot for a nose and a bucket on their heads;
• In the Southern Hemisphere, eucalyptus trees are decorated instead of pine trees;
• In 1843, the first New Year’s card was printed in London.

How to Celebrate

Start New Year’s Day on a good note: do whatever you want today. If you have the strength after last night, organize a party. Clean out your closet and throw out old clothes – plan a trip to the store for new clothes in the coming days. Gradually implement your plans and work towards your dreams.

When is New Year’s Day in 2025?

New Year’s Day is observed on January 1 each year.

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