December 31st marks the end of the modern Gregorian calendar year and January 1 brings in a fresh one. Quite clearly this a time when people resolve to make new beginnings; most celebrate through the 31st night and welcome the new year at the stroke of 12 midnight. Historically the day was observed by Romans to honor their god Janus.
The day happens to be one of the most celebrated feasts the world over. Every culture and community observes the day with their own rituals and traditions. The underlying idea is of course to herald a new year and begin afresh!
New Year day celebrations include a range of fun-filled activities, partying, traveling, shopping and wishing for the near and dear ones. There are a number of ways you can celebrate New Year. So, the time has come to decide how you are going to celebrate the New Year 2015.
New Year Eve
New Year Eve is when most people gear up for a grand celebration. Social gatherings and New Year Eve parties are what that dominate the day. New Year parties are the places where people thoroughly enjoy each and every passing moment with unbounded cheer and joy. In many places, New Year Eve fireworks are organized to mark the transition from one year to the next!
New Year’s Day
On the New Year’s Day, people wear new dresses and go to meet near and dear ones. They decorate their houses. In many places, the New Year day tradition of “first footing” is observed, where people do not leave their houses until someone else comes in first. The person who comes in first, gets a warm welcome as well as a gift.
New Year is also the time to wish your loved ones all the very best for the coming days. On the New Year’s Day, people greet and wish each other. Gifts are also exchanged. Cakes, flowers, chocolates and decorative items are in great demand as gift items.
It is quite common for people to visit astrologers. In fact in certain cultures it is an absolute must. People try and figure out what’s in store for them during the ensuing 365 days.
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