New Year is the day wherein people will say goodbye to the previous year and will welcome a new one – it is a celebration being held all over the world throughout the years already. You’ll see people exchanging New Year greetings. However, though all people celebrate New Year, it does not necessarily mean that they celebrate it during the first day of January as there are certain countries, such as China, India and Israel, which use a different calendar. On the other hand, there are also countries that celebrate the New Year during the first day of planting crops or during the first day of harvest. Countries may welcome the New Year in different times but people would always celebrate the occasion with the same amount of zeal and excitement.

People celebrate the New Year according to their countries’ respective culture. Nevertheless, most customs and traditions are deeply rooted to superstitions and getting rid of evil spirits. These practices are done in order to help people leave their unfortunate experience from the past year behind and to jumpstart their lives with fresh and hopeful attitude on the coming year. Even though people practice different rituals for the New Year, it cannot be denied that all countries will all celebrate the New Year.

 

In Australia

New Year’s celebration in Australia starts on the last day of December until the sixth day of January. During this public holiday, people will meet with their family and friends to celebrate the New Year with one another. They would always make the most out of it by celebrating outdoors through a picnic, sports or camping.

 

In Canada

Regarded a social holiday, Canadians will celebrate the New Year through midnight parties wherein everyone would be dancing to whatever upbeat music that is being played. Music shows and firework displays are annually held on Canada’s major metropolitan cities and these events never fail to call the attention of tourists abroad.

 

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France

People in France have their own unique term to refer to New Year celebrations. This term is called “R?eveillon.” Prior to the introduction of the Gregorian calendar in the country back in 1582, France welcomes the New Year during the dying days of March and in the early days of April.

 

Germany

“Silvester” is the term that refers to the New Year celebration practiced by the Germans. This is because December 31 is not only the New Year but also Saint Sylvester’s feast day. Saint Sylvester is a pope back in the fourth century. “Silvester” starts at the eve of December 31.

 

In Italy

Celebrating New Year in Italy is always a wonderful experience as the country will never fail to provide you memories that you will keep with forever. This is Hollywood celebrities that have Italian heritage would always go back to their home country to celebrate what they call “the call of nativity” or “the return to originality.”

In Japan

Before the introduction of the Gregorian calendar in the Japanese soil back in 1873, the Japanese based their New Year’s celebration according to the Chinese lunar calendar. Thus, they celebrate the New Year during the month of spring. Japanese are very loyal to their customs and traditions that they still practice them today.

 

In New Zealand

If you want a New Year close to nature, then the best place for you to be is in New Zealand. This country is such a delight to foreign visitors.

In Russia

New Year in Russia would probably be the most ultimate New Year experience of all. Russians are also very loyal to their practices that being a part of it can be quite an experience. Nevertheless, Russians make sure that New Year will only have love and care in the air.

 

In Singapore

If you want to witness various New Year celebrations in one place, then you should go to Singapore. However, the major New Year celebration in the country will still be according to the Chinese culture. The New Year – or Chinese New Year or Spring Festival – is the most important celebration among the Singaporeans. This occasion lasts for fifteen days based on the old lunar calendar.

In Spain

People in Spain would always make sure that they will let go of all the things the put them down during the previous year once the New Year arrives. They would always look at their surroundings in a very optimistic manner.

In United Kingdom

January 1 became the official New Year’s Day in the UK back in 1752 because this day is always regarded as the first day in the Gregorian calendar. It is not only the UK who observed this day as the New Year’s Day but also their colonies. New Year lights will always fill every part of U.K. during this occasion.

In United States of America

Following the Gregorian calendar, USA celebrates their New Year every January 1. During this day, people will meet with their families and friends and have fun-filled get-together. They would throw parties with loads of alcohols and delicious foods.