• January 1, 2023

A new year ushers in a time of optimism and excitement. With the ones we care about most, it ushers in a new beginning. We set new year’s resolutions every year in the hopes that they would stick, even though we usually break them within a few days.
The new year is now celebrated on January 1st in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, which is used practically everywhere. This wasn’t always the case, though.

How did January 1st come to be the day to celebrate the new year?
The celebration of a new year can be traced back to the Babylonian civilisation about 4,000 years ago, or roughly 2,000 BC. However, it was observed following the first full moon, on the vernal equinox, which occurs in the middle of March and occurs after the spring equinox. Akitu was previously an eleven-day event with various customs for each day. This holiday was observed to commemorate Marduk’s legendary triumph over the Sea Goddess Tiamat. It involved giving the throne to a new monarch or allowing the outgoing monarch to retain power.
Numerous other cultures observed the New Year on various dates. The Greeks observed it on the winter solstice, whereas the Egyptians, Phoenicians, and Persians observed it with the fall equinox (September 21). (December 21).

Only 10 months—March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December—were included in the early Roman calendar. The titles of the months, which range from September to November, make this quite evident. Originally, the seventh, eighth, ninth, and tenth months were our ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth months. Latin terms for seven, eight, nine, and 10 are “septem,” “octo,” “novem,” and “decem,” respectively.
Before Numa Pontilius, the second king of Rome, established the months of January and February to the calendar approximately 700 B.C., there was no month called January. It served as an homage to Janus, a mythical figure with two faces, one of which faced forward and the other backward. He was the God of beginnings and doorways, seeing both the present and the future at once. He appeared to have inspired the name of the month of January.
The first New Year’s celebration took place on January 1st in 153 BC. As January was deemed to be the start of the civil year, the new year was moved from March to January. But as many people were unaware of this new date, New Year’s was nevertheless observed on March 1 for a very long period after 153 BC.
In 46 B.C., Julius Caesar created a completely revised solar calendar. The lunar system served as the foundation for the old Roman calendar, which had become wildly incorrect over time. The Julian calendar, which introduced “January 1” as the start of a new year, became extensively and continuously adopted across the Roman world.


These celebrations were viewed as heathen and un-Christian in mediaeval Europe. The Council of Tours abolished January 1 as the start of the year in 567 AD. As a result, the New Year was observed on March 1, the Old New Year, March 25, and Easter in addition to December 25, the day of Jesus Christ’s birth.
The Gregorian calendar, which was adopted in 1582, restored January 1 as New Year’s Day. Twelve irregular months, each with 30 or 31 days, made up the Gregorian calendar. Every four years, February had a leap year with an additional day, giving it a total of 29 days.
It took the Protestants some time to get used to it. England adopted the calendar in 1752, followed by Germany and Denmark about 1700, Scotland in 1660, and Russia in 1918. The nations and religions that still utilise the lunar calendar, however, have continued to celebrate New Year’s Day on dates other than January 1.

For instance [1],
According to the Jewish calendar, the new year begins on Rosh Hashana, which falls between September 6 and October 5. This is the first day of the month of Tishri.
There are only 354 days in a year according to the Islamic calendar, which starts with the month of Muharram;
The Tibetan New Year is observed in February; the Chinese New Year is observed for a month in late January or early February; the Thai New Year, also known as Enkutatash, is observed in Ethiopia in September. In southern India, the Tamil people celebrate the New Year on the winter solstice.
Last but not least, the holiday is observed for three days, from January 1 to January 3, in Japan.
How is New Year’s observed all throughout the world?
Every culture has a unique tradition for ringing in the new year. Some people think that anything you do on January 1 will carry over for the remaining 364 days of the year. On the other hand, some cultures have the belief that the year ahead will depend on the food you eat or the things you wear (money, clothes, accessories).
A year of success and wealth is claimed to be brought about by having the Hoppin’ John for dinner. It is a dish comprised of rice, pork, and black-eyes peas that is eaten on January 1. It is frequently consumed with cornbread, “paper money,” or collard greens.
To ensure success, some families may even place a gold coin under their dishes. Making a fish dish, according to some cultures, will bring good fortune!
The reason for this is because fish always swim forward and never turn around. The custom of watching something plummet is another. Cities all across the world, including New York City, show a dramatic countdown that culminates in a breath-taking ball drop.
Eating 12 fruits at midnight is a ritual in the Philippines. Each of the 12 fruits stands for one of the 12 months and is required to usher in a year of abundance.

Everyone in Brazil dons white to beckon harmony and fortune for the coming year. Pictures definitely make it appear nice!
Christmas was outlawed in Soviet Russia, thus New Year’s became the season for exchanging gifts. On this day, loved ones exchange gifts and greetings.
On one another’s doorsteps, the people of Denmark shatter china. The more broken cutlery you possess, the better-liked you are by those around you.
In Spain, you have till the bell stops ringing after midnight to complete all 12 grapes that you started eating. Once more, the 12 grapes represent the 12 months that will be prosperous for the eater!
Onions are regarded by the Greeks as a symbol of fertility and good fortune since they continue to grow even when neglected. Outside the house’s door, onions are hung.
Irish people knock on doors of loved ones with Christmas bread. All would also enjoy a thorough cleaning following the banging.
A peeled almond is typically used in rice pudding when it is served in Scandinavian nations. The almond is thought to bring good fortune for the future year to anyone discovers it!
Eating “Toshikoshi soba” is customary in Japan. It is a dish that can be served hot or cold and has long buckwheat noodles. The buckwheat symbolises tenacity, while the noodles stand for longevity.
The colour of your underwear on New Year’s Day is thought to be a symbol of the feelings you will experience over the next year in Latin America. Red denotes love, yellow happiness, and blue grief.
In Singapore, wishing spheres line the Singapore River. They hold the aspirations of those ringing in the new year.
To ward off evil spirits, people in Puerto Rico toss a pail of water outside their homes. To bring luck, they also spread a layer of sugar around their homes.
In Chile, family members who have passed away are remembered through ceremonies held in graves.
The New Year is ushered in with a variety of culturally distinct rituals and masterfully designed ideas. The beauty of this international event is that they are all distinctive in their own ways.
What are resolutions for the new year?
Every year on January 1, individuals all over the world make resolutions. At least 25% of people make a resolve for the coming year. If discipline is developed, certain resolutions are achievable on a micro level, but others can be unachievable.
Although making resolutions on the first of the year may seem random, there are certain psychological benefits to doing so. Many individuals think this to be irrational because, rationally speaking, if you want to make a change, you can do it any day; why pick New Year’s? Recent research, however, has demonstrated that there are underlying causes for this that we often miss. A new year ushers in a time of optimism and excitement. With the ones we care about most, it ushers in a new beginning. We set new year’s resolutions every year in the hopes that they would stick, even though we usually break them within a few days.
The new year is now celebrated on January 1st in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, which is used practically everywhere. This wasn’t always the case, though.
How did January 1st come to be the day to celebrate the new year?
The celebration of a new year can be traced back to the Babylonian civilisation about 4,000 years ago, or roughly 2,000 BC. However, it was observed following the first full moon, on the vernal equinox, which occurs in the middle of March and occurs after the spring equinox. Akitu was previously an eleven-day event with various customs for each day. This holiday was observed to commemorate Marduk’s legendary triumph over the Sea Goddess Tiamat. It involved giving the throne to a new monarch or allowing the outgoing monarch to retain power.
Numerous other cultures observed the New Year on various dates. The Greeks observed it on the winter solstice, whereas the Egyptians, Phoenicians, and Persians observed it with the fall equinox (September 21). (December 21).
Only 10 months—March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December—were included in the early Roman calendar. The titles of the months, which range from September to November, make this quite evident. Originally, the seventh, eighth, ninth, and tenth months were our ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth months. Latin terms for seven, eight, nine, and 10 are “septem,” “octo,” “novem,” and “decem,” respectively.
Before Numa Pontilius, the second king of Rome, established the months of January and February to the calendar approximately 700 B.C., there was no month called January. It served as an homage to Janus, a mythical figure with two faces, one of which faced forward and the other backward. He was the God of beginnings and doorways, seeing both the present and the future at once. He appeared to have inspired the name of the month of January.
The first New Year’s celebration took place on January 1st in 153 BC. As January was deemed to be the start of the civil year, the new year was moved from March to January. But as many people were unaware of this new date, New Year’s was nevertheless observed on March 1 for a very long period after 153 BC.
In 46 B.C., Julius Caesar created a completely revised solar calendar. The lunar system served as the foundation for the old Roman calendar, which had become wildly incorrect over time. The Julian calendar, which introduced “January 1” as the start of a new year, became extensively and continuously adopted across the Roman world.
These celebrations were viewed as heathen and un-Christian in mediaeval Europe. The Council of Tours abolished January 1 as the start of the year in 567 AD. As a result, the New Year was observed on March 1, the Old New Year, March 25, and Easter in addition to December 25, the day of Jesus Christ’s birth.
The Gregorian calendar, which was adopted in 1582, restored January 1 as New Year’s Day. Twelve irregular months, each with 30 or 31 days, made up the Gregorian calendar. Every four years, February had a leap year with an additional day, giving it a total of 29 days.
It took the Protestants some time to get used to it. England adopted the calendar in 1752, followed by Germany and Denmark about 1700, Scotland in 1660, and Russia in 1918. The nations and religions that still utilise the lunar calendar, however, have continued to celebrate New Year’s Day on dates other than January 1.
For instance [1],
According to the Jewish calendar, the new year begins on Rosh Hashana, which falls between September 6 and October 5. This is the first day of the month of Tishri.
There are only 354 days in a year according to the Islamic calendar, which starts with the month of Muharram;
The Tibetan New Year is observed in February; the Chinese New Year is observed for a month in late January or early February; the Thai New Year, also known as Enkutatash, is observed in Ethiopia in September. In southern India, the Tamil people celebrate the New Year on the winter solstice.
Last but not least, the holiday is observed for three days, from January 1 to January 3, in Japan.

How is New Year’s observed all throughout the world?
Every culture has a unique tradition for ringing in the new year. Some people think that anything you do on January 1 will carry over for the remaining 364 days of the year. On the other hand, some cultures have the belief that the year ahead will depend on the food you eat or the things you wear (money, clothes, accessories).
A year of success and wealth is claimed to be brought about by having the Hoppin’ John for dinner. It is a dish comprised of rice, pork, and black-eyes peas that is eaten on January 1. It is frequently consumed with cornbread, “paper money,” or collard greens.

To ensure success, some families may even place a gold coin under their dishes. Making a fish dish, according to some cultures, will bring good fortune!
The reason for this is because fish always swim forward and never turn around. The custom of watching something plummet is another. Cities all across the world, including New York City, show a dramatic countdown that culminates in a breath-taking ball drop.

Eating 12 fruits at midnight is a ritual in the Philippines. Each of the 12 fruits stands for one of the 12 months and is required to usher in a year of abundance.
Everyone in Brazil dons white to beckon harmony and fortune for the coming year. Pictures definitely make it appear nice!

Christmas was outlawed in Soviet Russia, thus New Year’s became the season for exchanging gifts. On this day, loved ones exchange gifts and greetings.
On one another’s doorsteps, the people of Denmark shatter china. The more broken cutlery you possess, the better-liked you are by those around you.
In Spain, you have till the bell stops ringing after midnight to complete all 12 grapes that you started eating. Once more, the 12 grapes represent the 12 months that will be prosperous for the eater!

Onions are regarded by the Greeks as a symbol of fertility and good fortune since they continue to grow even when neglected. Outside the house’s door, onions are hung.
Irish people knock on doors of loved ones with Christmas bread. All would also enjoy a thorough cleaning following the banging.
A peeled almond is typically used in rice pudding when it is served in Scandinavian nations. The almond is thought to bring good fortune for the future year to anyone discovers it!
Eating “Toshikoshi soba” is customary in Japan. It is a dish that can be served hot or cold and has long buckwheat noodles. The buckwheat symbolises tenacity, while the noodles stand for longevity.
The colour of your underwear on New Year’s Day is thought to be a symbol of the feelings you will experience over the next year in Latin America. Red denotes love, yellow happiness, and blue grief.
In Singapore, wishing spheres line the Singapore River. They hold the aspirations of those ringing in the new year.
To ward off evil spirits, people i
n Puerto Rico toss a pail of water outside their homes. To bring luck, they also spread a layer of sugar around their homes.
In Chile, family members who have passed away are remembered through ceremonies held in graves.
The New Year is ushered in with a variety of culturally distinct rituals and masterfully designed ideas. The beauty of this international event is that they are all distinctive in their own ways.


What are resolutions for the new year?
Every year on January 1, individuals all over the world make resolutions. At least 25% of people make a resolve for the coming year. If discipline is developed, certain resolutions are achievable on a micro level, but others can be unachievable.
Although making resolutions on the first of the year may seem random, there are certain psychological benefits to doing so. Many individuals think this to be irrational because, rationally speaking, if you want to make a change, you can do it any day; why pick New Year’s? Recent research, however, has demonstrated that there are underlying causes for this that we often miss.

AND THE LAST ITS MY BIRTHDAY SO VERY SPECIAL FOR ME! GOOD LUCK